2017 SUBARU FORESTER warning

!Opening rear gate
1) Rear gate opener button
Carry the access key, and press the rear
gate opener button. Only the rear gate will
be unlocked and opened. Also, an elec-
tronic chirp will sound twice and the
hazard warning flashers will flash twice. !
Locking with the door lock
sensor1) Door lock sensor
Carry the access key, close all doors
including the rear gate and touch the door
lock sensor on the door handle. All doors
including the rear gate will be locked. Also,
an electronic chirp will sound once and the
hazard warning flashers will flash once.
NOTE
After touching the door lock sensor to
lock all of the doors (including the rear
gate), if you touch the door lock sensor
once more to attempt the lock opera-
tion without first unlocking the doors,
nothing will happen, even if the door
lock sensor is touched. In this case,
perform the unlocking operation once first. You can then touch the door lock
sensor to lock the doors.
!Locking with the rear lock button
1) Rear lock button
Carry the access key, close all doors
including the rear gate and press the rear
lock button. The rear gate and all doors
will be locked. Also, an electronic chirp will
sound once and the hazard warning
flashers will flash once.
! Power saving function
The keyless access function will be
disabled in the following cases to protect
the access key battery and the vehicle
battery.
. Case 1 : When the keyless access
function and the remote keyless entry
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Keys and doors/Keyless access with push–button start system
system have not been used for 2 weeks or
longer while all doors are locked
To recover the keyless access func-
tion:
Operate one of the following items.
–Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position
– Unlock the doors by operating any
procedure other than gripping the front
passenger ’s door handle
– Lock the doors
– Open a door and then close it
. Case 2 : When the access key has
been left in the operating range for 10
minutes or longer while all doors are
locked
To recover the keyless access func-
tion:
Operate one of the following items.
–Unlock the doors by gripping the
door handle
– Unlock the doors by pressing the
rear gate opener button
– Lock the doors by touching the door
lock sensor
– Lock or unlock the doors by using
the remote keyless entry system
– Lock or unlock the doors by using
the power door locking switch
– Open either of the front doors !
Door unlock selection function
The door unlock selection function makes
it possible to unlock the driver ’s door or
the rear gate without unlocking any other
doors. You can change the setting for the
driver ’s door and for the rear gate inde-
pendently.
Operational: Only the driver ’s door or the
rear gate will be unlocked.
Non-operational: All doors and the rear
gate will be unlocked.
For the factory setting (default setting),
refer to “Function settings” F25.
NOTE
The setting can be changed by your
SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU
dealer for details. Also, for models with
the multi function display, the setting
can be changed by operating the multi
function display. For details, refer to
“Keyless access setting (models with
“ keyless access with push-button start
system ”)” F 3-86.
& Selecting audible signal op-
eration
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. For more details,
contact a SUBARU dealer.
NOTE
For models with the multi function
display, the setting can be changed by
operating the multi function display.
For details, refer to “Keyless buzzer
volume setting ”F 3-81.
& Warning chimes and warning
light
The keyless access with push-button start
system sounds a warning chime and
flashes the access key warning light on
the combination meter in order to minimize
improper operations and help protect your
vehicle from theft.
For details, refer to “Warning chimes and
warning light of the keyless access with
push-button start system ”F 3-25.
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&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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&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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&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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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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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 and 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 and 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 or 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 (illuminate only when the
door interlock switch is in the “DOOR ”
position)
. Dome light (illuminates only when
the dome light switch is in the “DOOR ”position)
.
Cargo area light (illuminates only
when the cargo area light switch is in
the “ON ”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 ”F 2-29.
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
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