
Locking using power door locking switch
1) Press the front side (lock side) of the
power door locking switch.
2) Close the door.
In this case, all closed doors and the rear
gate are locked at the same time.
Always make sure that all doors and the
rear gate are locked before leaving your
vehicle.
NOTE
Make sure that you do not leave the key
inside the vehicle when locking the
doors from the outside without the key.
&Locking and unlocking from
the inside
1) Unlock
2) Lock
To lock the door from the inside, rotate the
lock lever forward. To unlock the door from
the inside, rotate the lock lever rearward.
The red mark on the lock lever appears
when the door is unlocked.
Pull the inside door handle to open an
unlocked door.
Always make sure that all doors and the
rear gate are closed before starting to
drive.
WARNING
Keep all doors locked when you
drive, especially when small chil-
dren are in your vehicle.
Along with the proper use of seat-
belts and child restraints, locking
the doors reduces the chance of
being thrown out of the vehicle in an
accident.
It also helps prevent passengers
from falling out if a door is acciden-
tally opened, and intruders from
unexpectedly opening doors and
entering your vehicle.
&Battery drainage prevention
function
If a door or the rear gate is not completely
closed, the interior lights will remain
illuminated as a result. However, several
lights are automatically turned off by the
battery drainage prevention function to
prevent the battery from discharging. The
following interior lights are affected by this
function.
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Keys and doors/Power door locking switches
ItemSwitch
positionAutomatically turning
off
Map
lights
*1OFF*1Approximately 20
minutes later
Dome light DOORApproximately 20
minutes later
Ignition
switch light—Approximately 20
minutes later
Cargo area
lightDOORApproximately 20
minutes later
*1: The battery drainage prevention function
affects only the map lights on models with the
moonroof, and only when the map light
switches are in the OFF position. The map
lights on models without the moonroof do not
turn off automatically, so push the light switches
manually to turn them off.
The operational/non-operational setting of
this function can be changed by a
SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU
dealer to change the setting.
NOTE
.The factory setting (default setting)
for this function is set as“operational”.
.When leaving the vehicle, please
make sure that all doors and the rear
gate are completely closed.
.The battery drainage prevention
function does not operate while the
key is in the ignition switch.Power door locking switches
1) Lock
2) Unlock
All doors and the rear gate can be locked
and unlocked by the power door locking
switches located at the driver’s side and
the front passenger’s side doors.
To lock the doors, push the front side of
the switch.
To unlock the doors, push the rear side of
the switch.
When you close the doors after you set
the door locks, the doors remain locked.
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CAUTION
When you carry the access key on
an airplane, do not press the button
of the access key while in the
airplane. When any button of the
access key is pressed, radio waves
are sent and may affect the opera-
tion of the airplane. When you carry
the access key in a bag on an
airplane, take measures to prevent
the buttons of the access key from
being pressed.
NOTE
The status of the access key and
environmental conditions may interfere
with the communication between the
access key and the vehicle under the
following conditions.
.When operating near a source of
strong radio waves or other interfer-
ence, such as a broadcast station or
power transmission lines
.When products that transmit radio
waves are used, such as an access key
or a remote transmitter key of another
vehicle
.When carrying the access key of
your vehicle together with an access
key or a remote transmitter of anothervehicle
.When the access key is placed near
wireless communication equipment
such as a cell phone, or near a metallic
object
.When metallic accessories are at-
tached to the access key
.When carrying the access key with
electronic appliances such as a laptop
computer
.When the battery of the access key
is discharged
In such cases, it may not be possible to
lock or unlock the doors or start the
engine.
!Regarding malfunction
CAUTION
.Never leave or store the access
key inside the vehicle or within
6.6 ft (2 m) around the vehicle
(e.g., in the garage). The access
key may be locked inside the
vehicle, or the battery may dis-
charge rapidly. Note that the
push-button ignition switch may
not turn on in some cases de-
pending on the location of the
access key..The access key contains electro-
nic components. Observe the
following precautions to prevent
malfunctions or battery dis-
charge.
–Although you can replace the
battery of the access key by
yourself, it is recommended
that the battery be replaced by
a SUBARU dealer to avoid the
risk of damage at the time of
replacement.
–Do not get the access key wet.
If the access key gets wet,
wipe it off immediately and let
it dry completely.
–Do not apply strong impacts
to the access key.
–Keep the access key away
from magnetic sources.
–Never leave the access key in
direct sunlight or anywhere
that may become hot, such
as on the dashboard. It may
damage the battery or cause
circuit malfunctions.
–Do not wash the access key in
an ultrasonic washer.
–Do not leave the access key in
humid or dusty locations, or
Keys and doors/Keyless access with push–button start system
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Keys and doors/Alarm system
!Mexico-spec. models
COFETEL RCPSUTW13-2221
COFETEL RLVSU8813-2140
Alarm system
The alarm system helps to protect your
vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn
sounds and the hazard warning flashers
flash if someone attempts to break into
your vehicle.
For models with“keyless access with
push-button start system”:
The system can be armed or disarmed
with the keyless access function or access
key.
The system will not be activated when the
push-button ignition switch is in the“ACC”
or“ON”position.
For models without“keyless access
with push-button start system”:
The system can be armed or disarmed
with the remote transmitter.
The system will not be activated when the
key is inserted into the ignition switch.
Your vehicle’s alarm system has been set
for activation at the time of shipment from
the factory. You can set the system for
deactivation yourself or have it done by
your SUBARU dealer.
&System operation
The alarm system will sound the following
alarms when triggered.
.The vehicle’s horn will sound for 30
seconds.
.The hazard warning flashers will flash
for 30 seconds.
If any of the doors or the rear gate remains
open after the 30-second period, the horn
will continue to sound for a maximum of 3
minutes. If the door or the rear gate is
closed while the horn is sounding, the
horn will stop sounding with a delay of up
to 30 seconds.
The alarm is triggered by:
.Opening any of the doors (including the
rear gate)
.Physical impact to the vehicle, such as
forced entry (only models with shock
sensors (dealer option))
NOTE
The alarm system can be set to trigger
the illumination of the following interior
lights.
.Map lights (models with moonroof)
.Dome light (illuminates only when
the dome light switch is in the“DOOR”
position)
.Cargo area light (illuminates only
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when the cargo area light switch is in
the“DOOR”position)
The notifications regarding the map
lights, dome light and cargo area light
are deactivated as the factory setting. A
SUBARU dealer can activate the sys-
tem. Contact your SUBARU dealer for
details.
&Activating and deactivating
the alarm system
To change the setting of your vehicle’s
alarm system for activation or deactiva-
tion, do the following.
1. Disarm the alarm system. Refer to
“Disarming the system”F2-30.
2. Sit in the driver’s seat and shut all
doors and the rear gate.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the“ON”
position.
4. Hold down the REAR (UNLOCK) side
of the driver’s power door locking switch,
open the driver’s door within the following
1 second, and wait 10 seconds without
releasing the switch. The setting will then
be changed as follows.
If the system was previously activated:
The odometer/trip meter screen displays
as follows and the horn sounds twice,
indicating that the system is now deacti-vated.
.“AL oF”(models with type A combina-
tion meter)
.“ALOF”(models with type B combina-
tion meter)
If the system was previously deacti-
vated:
The odometer/trip meter screen displays
as follows and the horn sounds once,
indicating that the system is now acti-
vated.
.“AL on”(models with type A combina-
tion meter)
.“ALON”(models with type B combina-
tion meter)
NOTE
You may have the above setting
change done by your SUBARU dealer.
&If you have accidentally trig-
gered the alarm system
!To stop the alarm
Do any of the following operations:
.Press any button on the access key/
remote transmitter.
.Turn the ignition switch to the“ON”
position (models without“keyless access
with push-button start system”).
.Turn the push-button ignition to the“ACC”position (models with“keyless
access with push-button start system”).
NOTE
Only registered keys will stop the
alarm. If the immobilizer transponder
is not registered, the alarm will not
stop.
&Arming the system
!Tips
.The system can be armed even if the
engine hood, windows and/or moonroof
are open. Always make sure that they are
fully closed before arming the system.
.The 30-second standby time can be
eliminated if you prefer. Have it performed
by your SUBARU dealer.
.The system is in the standby mode for
a 30-second period after locking the doors
with the remote transmitter. The security
indicator light will flash at short intervals
during this period.
.If any of the following actions are done
during the standby period, the system will
not switch to the surveillance state.
–Doors (including the rear gate) are
unlocked using the access key/remote
transmitter.
–Doors (including the rear gate) are
unlocked using the keyless access
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Keys and doors/Alarm system
function (models with“keyless access
with push-button start system”).
–Any door (including the rear gate) is
opened.
–The ignition switch is turned to the
“ON”position (models without“keyless
access with push-button start sys-
tem”).
–Push-button ignition switch is
turned to the“ACC”position (models
with“keyless access with push-button
start system”).
!To arm the system using access
key/remote transmitter
1. Close all windows and the moonroof (if
equipped).
2. Remove the key from the ignition
switch (models without“keyless access
with push-button start system”)/turn the
push-button ignition switch to the“OFF”
position (models with“keyless access with
push-button start system”).
3. Open the doors and get out of the
vehicle.
4. Make sure that the engine hood is
locked.
5. Close all doors (and the rear gate).
Access key
1) Arm button: Press to arm the system
2) Disarm button: Press to disarm the
systemTransmitter
1) Arm button: Press to arm the system
2) Disarm button: Press to disarm the
system
Security indicator light (type A)
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Security indicator light (type B)
6. Briefly press the“”button (for less
than 2 seconds). All doors (and the rear
gate) will lock, an electronic chirp will
sound once, the hazard warning flashers
will flash once, and the security indicator
light will start flashing rapidly. After rapid
flashing for 30 seconds (standby time), the
indicator lights will then flash slowly (twice
approximately every 2 seconds), indicat-
ing that the system has been armed for
surveillance.
If any of the doors, including the rear gate,
is not fully closed, an electronic chirp
sounds five times, the hazard warning
flashers flash five times to alert you that
the doors (or the rear gate) are not
properly closed. When you close the door,
the system will automatically arm anddoors will automatically lock.
!To arm the system using power
door locking switches
1. Close all windows.
2. Remove the key from the ignition
switch (models without“keyless access
with push-button start system”)/turn the
push-button ignition switch to the“OFF”
position (models with“keyless access with
push-button start system”).
3. Open the doors and get out of the
vehicle.
4. Make sure that the engine hood is
locked.
5. Close the doors (and the rear gate) but
leave only the driver’s door or the front
passenger’s door open.
6. Press the front side (“LOCK”side) ofthe power door locking switch to set the
door locks.
7. Close the door. An electronic chirp will
sound once, the hazard warning flashers
will flash once and the security indicator
light will start flashing rapidly. After rapid
flashing for 30 seconds (standby time), the
indicator lights will then flash slowly (twice
approximately every 2 seconds), indicat-
ing that the system has been armed for
surveillance.
!To arm the system using the key-
less access function (if equipped)
1. Close all windows and the moonroof (if
equipped)
2. Turn the push-button ignition switch to
the“OFF”position.
3. Open the doors and get out of the
vehicle.
4. Make sure that the engine hood is
locked.
5. Close all doors and the rear gate.
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Keys and doors/Alarm system
1) Door lock sensor
Security indicator light (type A)
Security indicator light (type B)
6. Carry the access key and touch the
door lock sensor. All doors (including the
rear gate) will lock, an electronic chirp will
sound once, the hazard warning flashers
will flash once, and the security indicator
light will start flashing rapidly. After rapid
flashing for 30 seconds (standby time), the
security indicator light will then flash
slowly (twice approximately every 2 sec-
onds), indicating that the system has been
armed for surveillance.
If any of the doors or the rear gate is not
fully closed, an electronic chirp sounds
five times, the hazard warning flashers
flash five times to alert you that the doors
(or the rear gate) are not properly closed.
When you close the door, the system will
automatically arm and doors will automa-tically lock.
&Disarming the system
Perform either of the following procedures.
.Briefly press the disarm button (for less
than 2 seconds) on the access key/remote
transmitter.
.Carry the access key and perform
either of the following procedures (models
with“keylessaccesswithpush-button
start system”).
–Grip the front door handle.
–Press the rear gate opener button.
The following door(s) will unlock, an
electronic chirp will sound twice and the
hazard warning flashers will flash twice.
.Driver’s door: when either of the
following procedures is performed
–Press the disarm button on the
access key/remote transmitter briefly
(for less than 2 seconds).
–Grip the driver’s door handle (mod-
els with“keyless access with push-
button start system”).
.Rear gate: when pressing the rear gate
opener button (models with“keyless ac-
cess with push-button start system”)
.All doors: when gripping the front
passenger’s door handle (models with
“keyless access with push-button start
system”)
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