2017 SUBARU FORESTER keyless

&Disabling keyless access
function
WARNING
If you wear an implanted pacemaker
or an implanted defibrillator, per-
form the procedure described in
“By operating the driver ’sdoor ”
F 2-18 to disable the keyless access
function. If you perform the proce-
dure described in “By operating the
access key ”F 2-17, the operation of
an implanted pacemaker or im-
planted defibrillator may be affected
by the radio waves from the trans-
mitter antenna.
When the vehicle is not going to be used
for a long time, or when you choose not to
use the keyless access function, the
keyless access function can be disabled.
NOTE
. The locking and unlocking function
by the remote keyless entry system is
not disabled.
. The setting can also be changed at
SUBARU dealers. For more details,
contact a SUBARU dealer.
. To start the engine while the func-
tions are disabled, perform the proce- dure described in
“Starting engine ”
F 9-18.
. We recommend that you disable the
keyless access functions under the
following conditions.
–When the vehicle is not going to
be used for an extended period of
time
– When the keyless access func-
tions are not going to be used
! Disabling functions
! By operating the access key
If you have registered a PIN code for PIN
Code Access, you can disable the keyless
access function by operating the access
key. For details about registering a PIN
code, refer to “Registering a PIN code”
F 2-20.
1. Open the driver ’s door.
2. Rotate the lock lever forward.
3. Press and hold the “”button and
“” button on the access key simulta-
neously for more than 5 seconds.
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Keys and doors/Keyless access with push–button start system
! By operating the driver ’s door
A chirp sound will be heard, and the
function will be disabled.
1. Sit in the driver ’s seat, and close the
door.
2. Push the rear side (unlock side) of the
power door locking switch.
3. Within 5 seconds after step 2 is
performed, open the driver ’s door.
4. Within 5 seconds after step 3 is
performed, push the rear side (unlock
side) of the power door locking switch
twice while the door is open.
5. Within 10 seconds after step 4 is
performed, close and open the driver ’s
door twice.
6. Within 10 seconds after step 5 is
performed, push the rear side (unlock side) of the power door locking switch
twice while the door is open.
7. Within 10 seconds after step 6 is
performed, close and open the driver
’s
door once.
8. Within 5 seconds after step 7 is
performed, close the door. A chirp sound
will be heard, and the functions will be
disabled.
NOTE
In steps 4 and 6, press the power door
locking switch slowly. If the switch is
pressed quickly, the functions may not
be disabled.
! Enabling functions
When the procedure to disable the func-
tions is performed again, the functions are
enabled.
NOTE
. The keyless access function will be
enabled only if you perform the proce-
dure in the same manner that you
disabled the function (for example,
when disabling by operating the dri-
ver ’s door, the function will not be
enabled even if you operate the access
key).
. Press the push-button ignition
switch if you do not know the proce- dure in which the keyless access
function was disabled.
–When disabling by operating the
driver ’s door: a chirp will not be
heard
– When disabling by operating the
access key: a chirp will be heard
& When access key does not
operate properly
Refer to “Access key –if access key does
not operate properly ”F 9-17.
& Replacing battery of access
key
Refer to “Replacing battery of access key ”
F 11-45.
& Replacing access key
Access keys can be replaced at SUBARU
dealers. For more details, contact a
SUBARU dealer.
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&Certification for keyless ac-
cess with push-button start
system
! U.S.-spec. models
FCC ID: HYQ14AHC
FCC ID: HYQ13CZZ
FCC ID: Y8PSSPIMB02
FCC ID: Y8PSSPLF02
CAUTION
FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party re-
sponsible for compliance could void
the user ’s authority to operate the
equipment.
NOTE
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful inter-
ference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, in-
cluding interference that may cause
undesired operation. !
Canada-spec. models
NOTE
This device complies with Industry
Canada licence-exempt RSS standard
(s). Operation is subject to the follow-
ing two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
NOTE
Le présent appareil est conforme aux
CNR d’ Industrie Canada applicables
aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
L ’exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes: (1) l ’appareil ne
doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2)
l ’ utilisateur de l ’appareil doit accepter
tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible
d ’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
PIN Code Access (models
with “keyless access with
push-button start system ”)
1) Rear lock button
When all doors and the rear gate are
locked, you can unlock them without a key
by operating the rear lock button. You
need to register a PIN code to your vehicle
before using this function.
NOTE
PIN Code Access will be helpful if the
key is accidentally left in the vehicle. It
is recommended that a 5-digit security
code (PIN code) is registered.
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Keys and doors/PIN Code Access (models with“keyless access with push –button start system ”)
& Registering a PIN code
! Preparation
1. Close all doors and the rear gate.
2. Press and hold the “
”button on the
access key. Then all doors and the rear
gate will be locked.
3. Keep the “
”button pressed, and
press the rear lock button within 5
seconds after step 2.
4. Press and hold the above button for
more than 5 seconds. Then a chirp will
sound.
5. Release the “
”button and the rear
lock button.
6. Press the “
”button on the access key
while the chirp sounds.
Then the chirp will stop and the prepara-
tion is complete.
NOTE
If you do not press the “”button on
the access key, the chirp will sound for
30 seconds. In this case, the prepara-
tion for registering a PIN code does not
complete even if the chirp stops. !
Registration
For example, to register “32468 ”as the
PIN code, perform the following proce-
dure.
1. Press the rear lock button three times.
2. After a buzzer (ding) sounds once,
press the rear lock button twice.
3. After a buzzer (ding) sounds once,
press the rear lock button four times.
4. After a buzzer (ding) sounds once,
press the rear lock button six times.
5. After a buzzer (ding) sounds once,
press the rear lock button eight times.
6. Perform steps 1 to 5 again within
approximately 30 seconds after the buz-
zer starts sounding intermittently.
7. All doors and the rear gate that have
been unlocked will be locked. Then the
PIN code will be registered.NOTE
. If you make an error during the
registration procedure, open the dri-
ver ’s door and then close it. Then, start
over from the procedure described in
“ Preparation ”.
. To protect your vehicle from theft,
you cannot register a string of the
same five numbers together, such as
“ 00000 ”, nor “12345 ”as a PIN code.
. Do not register your vehicle license plate number or simple numbers such
as
“11122 ”or “12121 ”as a PIN code.
Doing so will increase the risk of
vehicle theft.
. When you try to register “22222 ”,
the registered PIN code will be deleted.
You cannot unlock the doors by PIN
Code Access until a new code is
registered.
. After registering a new PIN code,
make sure that you can unlock the
doors using the PIN code.
. When you delete the PIN code while
the keyless access function is dis-
abled, the keyless access function will
be enabled.
. Reregister the PIN code in the
following case.
–when you forget the PIN code
– when you want to change the PIN
code
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&Unlocking
Perform steps 1 to 5 described in “Regis-
tration ”.
NOTE
. You cannot unlock by PIN Code
Access in the following cases.
–when the access key is within the
operating ranges
– when the ignition switch is in the
“ ACC ”or “ON ”position
. If you make an operation error
during the unlocking procedure, start
over with the unlocking procedure after
waiting for 5 seconds or longer.
. To protect your vehicle from theft, a
buzzer will sound if incorrect PIN codes
are entered five times continuously. If
this occurs, you cannot unlock the
doors by PIN Code Access for 5
minutes.
Remote keyless entry system
CAUTION
. Do not expose the remote trans-
mitter to severe shocks, such as
those experienced as a result of
dropping or throwing.
. Do not take the remote transmit-
ter apart except when replacing
the battery.
. Do not get the remote transmitter
wet. If it gets wet, wipe it dry with
a cloth immediately.
. When you carry the remote trans-
mitteronanairplane,donot
press the button of the remote
transmitter while in the airplane.
When any button of the remote
transmitter is pressed, radio
waves are sent and may affect
the operation of the airplane.
When you carry the remote trans-
mitter in a bag on an airplane,
take measures to prevent the
buttons of the remote transmitter
from being pressed.
. FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user
’s authority
to operate the equipment.
FCC ID: CWTWB1U811
FCC ID: CWTWD1U781
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful inter-
ference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, in-
cluding interference that may cause
undesired operation.
NOTE
This device complies with Industry
Canada licence-exempt RSS standard
(s). Operation is subject to the follow-
ing two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
NOTE
Le présent appareil est conforme aux
CNR d’ Industrie Canada applicables
aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
L ’exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes: (1) l ’appareil ne
doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2)
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Keys and doors/Remote keyless entry system
l’utilisateur de l ’appareil doit accepter
tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible
d ’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
For models with “keyless access with
push-button start system ”, the access
key is used as the transmitter for the
remote keyless entry system. For models
without “keyless access with push-button
start system” , the transmitter for the
remote keyless entry system is located
inside the key head.
The remote keyless entry system has the
following functions.
. Locking and unlocking the doors (and
rear gate) without a key
. Unlocking the rear gate without a key
. Sounding a panic alarm
. Arming and disarming the alarm sys-
tem. For detailed information, refer to
“Alarm system ”F 2-25.
The operable distance of the remote
keyless entry system is approximately 30
feet (10 meters). However, this distance
will vary depending on environmental
conditions. The system ’s operable dis-
tance will be shorter in areas near a
facility or electronic equipment emitting
strong radio waves such as a power plant,
broadcast station, TV tower, or remote controller of home electronic appliances.
NOTE
.
For models with “keyless access
with push-button start system ”,the
remote keyless entry system will not
be activated when the push-button
ignition switch is in any position other
than the “OFF ”position.
. For models without “keyless access
with push-button start system ”,the
remote keyless entry system will not
be activated when the key is inserted in
the ignition switch.
Access key
1) Lock/arm button
2) Unlock/disarm button
3) Rear gate unlock button
4) PANIC button
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Transmitter
1) Lock/arm button
2) Unlock/disarm button
3) Rear gate unlock button
4) PANIC button
NOTE
The hazard warning flashers will flash
once or twice when the access key/
transmitter button is pressed in the
following cases.
–When locking the doors
– When unlocking the doors
– When unlocking the rear gate
Operation of the hazard warning
flashers in the above cases can be set
to “On ”or “Off ”by a SUBARU dealer.
Consult your SUBARU dealer for de- tails. Also, for models with a multi
function display, the setting can be
changed using the display. For details,
refer to
“Hazard warning flasher
setting ”F 3-82.
& Locking the doors
Press the lock/arm button to lock all doors
and rear gate. An electronic chirp will
sound once and the hazard warning
flashers will flash once.
If any of the doors (or the rear gate) is not
fully closed, the following will occur to alert
you that the doors (or the rear gate) are
not properly closed.
. an electronic chirp sounds five times.
. the hazard warning flashers flash five
times.
When you close the door, it will automa-
tically lock and then the following will
occur.
. an electronic chirp sounds once.
. the hazard warning flashers flash once.
&Unlocking the doors
Press the unlock/disarm button to unlock
the driver ’s door. An electronic chirp will
sound twice and the hazard warning
flashers will flash twice. To unlock all
doors and the rear gate, briefly press the unlock/disarm button a second time within
5 seconds.
NOTE
If the interval between the first and
second presses of the unlock/disarm
button (for unlocking of all of the doors
and the rear gate) is extremely short,
the system may not respond.
&
Vehicle finder function
Use this function to find your vehicle
parked among many vehicles in a large
parking lot. Provided you are within 30 feet
(10 meters) of the vehicle, pressing the
lock/arm button three times in a 5-second
period will cause your vehicle’ s horn to
sound once and its hazard warning
flashers to flash three times.
NOTE
If the interval between presses is too
short when you press the lock/arm
button three times, the system may
not respond to the signals from the
access key/remote transmitter.
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Keys and doors/Remote keyless entry system
&Sounding a panic alarm
To activate the alarm, press the “PANIC”
button once.
The horn will sound and the hazard
warning flashers will flash.
To deactivate the panic alarm, press any
button on the access key/remote transmit-
ter. Unless a button on the access key/
remote transmitter is pressed, the alarm
will be deactivated after approximately 30
seconds.
& Selecting audible signal op-
eration (models without
“keyless access with push-
button start system ”)
Using an electronic chirp, the system will
give you an audible signal when the doors
lock and unlock. If desired, you may turn
the audible signal off.
Perform the following steps to deactivate
the audible signal. You can also use the
same steps to restore the function.
1. Sit in the driver ’s seat and shut all
doors and the rear gate.
2. Hold down the REAR (UNLOCK) side
of the power door locking switch.
3. While holding down the REAR (UN-
LOCK) side of the power door locking
switch, pull the key out and re-insert it into
the ignition switch at least 6 times within
10 seconds after Step 2.
4. Open and close the driver ’s door once
within 10 seconds after Step 3.
5. The hazard warning flashers flash 3
times to indicate completion of the setting.
You may have the above settings done by
your SUBARU dealer. Also, for models
with a multi function display, the setting
can be changed using the display. For
details, refer to “Keyless buzzer volume
setting ”F 3-81.
& Replacing the battery
Refer to “Replacing key battery ”F 11-44.
& Replacing lost transmitters
If you lose a transmitter or want to
purchase additional transmitters (up to
four can be programmed), your transmit-
ters should be reprogrammed for security
reasons. For details, contact your
SUBARU dealer and have the transmitters
programmed into the remote keyless entry
system.
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