2017 SUBARU LEGACY keyless

NOTE
For models with“keyless access with
push-button start system ”, if the ac-
cess key battery is discharged, perform
the procedure described in “Switching
power status ”F9-18. In such a case,
replace the battery immediately. Refer
to “Replacing battery of access key ”
F 11-50.
& Valet mode
When you choose the valet mode, the
alarm system does not operate. In valet
mode, the access key/remote transmitter
is used only for locking and unlocking the
doors and rear gate (Outback) and panic
activation.
To enter the valet mode, change the
setting of your vehicle’ s alarm system for
deactivation mode. Refer to “Activating
and deactivating the alarm system ”F 2-
29. The security indicator light will con-
tinue to flash once every 3 seconds
indicating that the system is in the valet
mode.
To exit valet mode, change the setting of
your vehicle’ s alarm system for activation
mode. Refer to “Activating and deactivat-
ing the alarm system ”F 2-29.
& Tripped sensor identification
The security indicator light flashes when
the alarm system has been triggered.
Also, the number of flashes indicates the
location of unauthorized intrusion or the
severity of impact on the vehicle.
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON ”position, the indicator light will
illuminate for 1 second and then flash as
follows:
. When a door or rear gate (Outback)
was opened: 5 times
. When the trunk (Legacy) was opened:
4 times
. When a strong impact or multiple
impacts were sensed: twice (only models
with shock sensors (dealer option))
. When a light impact was sensed: once
(only models with shock sensors (dealer
option))
& Shock sensors (dealer op-
tion)
The shock sensors trigger the alarm
system when they sense impacts applied
to the vehicle and when any of their
electric wires is cut. The alarm system
causes the horn to sound and the hazard
warning flashers to flash for a short time
when the sensed impact is weak, but it
warns of a strong impact or multiple impacts by sounding the horn and flashing
the hazard warning flashers, both lasting
approximately 30 seconds.
If you desire, your SUBARU dealer can
connect them and set them for activation
or deactivation.
NOTE
.
The shock sensors are not always
able to sense impacts caused by break-
ing in, and cannot sense an impact that
does not cause vibration (such as
breaking the glass using a rescue
hammer).
. The shock sensors may sense vi-
bration like those shown in the follow-
ing examples and trigger the alarm
system. Select the settings of the alarm
system and shock sensors appropri-
ately depending on where you usually
park your vehicle.
Examples:
–Vibration from construction site
– Vibration in multistory car park
– Vibration from trains
. You can have the sensitivity of the
shock sensors adjusted to your pre-
ference by your SUBARU dealer.
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&To open and close the trunk
lid from outside
The trunk lid can be opened using the
keyless access function or remote keyless
entry system. For details, refer to the
following section.
. For models with “keyless access with
push-button start system ”, refer to“Open-
ing trunk (Legacy) ”F 2-16, “Opening the
trunk lid (Legacy) ”F 2-25 or “Opening the
trunk lid (Legacy) ”F 2-27.
. For models without “keyless access
with push-button start system ”, refer to
“Opening the trunk lid (Legacy) ”F 2-25 or
“Opening the trunk lid (Legacy) ”F 2-27.
To close the trunk lid, lightly press the
trunk lid down until the latch engages.
NOTE
. Do not leave your valuables in the
trunk when you leave your vehicle.
. Even when the trunk lid cannot be
opened using the remote keyless entry
system, you can open the trunk lid by
using the key. Refer to “Trunk lid
(Legacy) –if the trunk lid cannot be
opened ”F 9-19.
& To open the trunk lid from
inside
Press and hold the trunk lid opener switch
for more than 1 second.
&Internal trunk lid release
handle
The internal trunk lid release handle is a
device designed to open the trunk lid from
inside the trunk. In the event children or
adults become locked inside the trunk, the
handle allows them to open the lid. The
handle is located on the inside of the trunk
lid.
To open the trunk lid from inside the trunk,
pull the yellow handle as indicated by the
arrow on the handle. This operation
unlocks the trunk lid. Then, push up the
lid.
The handle is made of material that
remains luminescent for approximately
an hour in the dark trunk space after it is
exposed to ambient light even for a short
time.
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If the latch is not released, contact your
SUBARU dealer.
In that case, use the key to release the
latch, then close the trunk lid.
Also, if the movement of the release
handle feels restricted or not entirely
smooth during operation, or the handle
and/or handle base is cracked, contact
your SUBARU dealer.Rear gate (Outback)
&Manual rear gate (if
equipped)
The rear gate can be locked and unlocked
using any of the following systems.
. Power door locking switch: Refer to
“ Power door locking switches ”F 2-9.
. Keyless access with the push-button
start system (if equipped): Refer to “Key-
less access with push-button start system ”
F 2-10.
. Remote keyless entry system: Refer to
“ Remote keyless entry system ”F 2-24.
To open:
Rear gate opener button
1. Unlock the rear gate. 2. Press and hold the rear gate opener
button. The rear gate will open slightly.
3. Hold the rear gate and lift it up slowly.
NOTE
If the rear gate cannot be opened due
to a discharged vehicle battery, a
malfunction in the door locking/unlock-
ing system or other causes, you can
unlock it by manually operating the
rear gate lock release lever. For the
procedure, refer to
“Rear gate
(Outback) –if the rear gate cannot be
opened ”F 9-20.
To close:
Lower the rear gate slowly and push down
firmly until the latch engages.
The rear gate can be lowered easily if you
Keys and doors/Rear gate (Outback)
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Power rear gate button on the inside edge
of the rear gate
To open the rear gate:
1. For models with“keyless access with
push-button start system ”, carry the ac-
cess key. For models without “keyless
access with push-button start system ”,
unlock the rear gate.
2. Briefly press the rear gate opener
button when the rear gate is closed.
The rear gate will open automatically.
To stop the rear gate midway:
Briefly press either of the following buttons
while the rear gate is being opened.
. rear gate opener button
. power rear gate button on the inside
edge of the rear gate If you press the power rear gate button
again, the rear gate will close. You can
open the rear gate by pressing the power
rear gate button briefly while the rear gate
is being closed.
To close the rear gate:
Briefly press either of the following but-
tons.
.
rear gate opener button
. power rear gate button on the inside
edge of the rear gate
If you press the power rear gate button
again, the rear gate will open.
! Manual operation
NOTE
Using the power rear gate operation is
recommended. Manual operation will
require physical effort.
The power rear gate can be closed
manually. Refer to “Manual rear gate ”
F 2-41. !
Memory function
Memory switch
Memory switch status
1) ON status
2) OFF status
Your desired rear gate height can be
Keys and doors/Rear gate (Outback)
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CAUTION
.If the reverse function is operated
3 times consecutively, automatic
opening and closing of the power
rear gate function will be can-
celed and the rear gate will stop
opening or closing suddenly.
However, the rear gate may open
or close depending on the rear
gate height when automatic op-
eration is ceased. Be careful that
the rear gate does not hit any-
one ’s head or face, etc. and that
fingers and baggage, etc. are not
caught in it.
. Take care not to damage the
touch sensors. Otherwise, the
reverse function may cease to
operate.
If, while opening or closing using power
rear gate, the rear gate catches persons
or baggage or hits an obstacle, an
electronic chirp will sound 3 times and
the rear gate will operate as follows.
When opening the rear gate: The rear
gate will automatically close.
When closing the rear gate: The rear
gate will automatically open.
1) Touch sensor
Touch sensors are attached on the left
and right edges of the rear gate. If the
touch sensors detect fingers, baggage,
etc. while closing by the power rear gate
function, an electronic chirp will sounds 3
times and the rear gate will open auto-
matically.
NOTE
When the rear gate is opened using the
reverse function, it will be opened fully
or to the height registered in the
memory function. !
Rear gate drop prevention function
If, while fully opened via the power rear
gate function, the rear gate is lowered by
the weight of snow and such, an electronic
chirp will sound and the rear gate drop
prevention function will apply braking to
the rear gate so that it prevents a rapid
closure of the rear gate.
NOTE
. If there is snow on the rear gate,
only use the power rear gate function
after removing the snow.
. If you close the rear gate manually
just after the rear gate is fully opened
using the power rear gate function, the
rear gate drop prevention function will
detect a rapid closure of the rear gate
and apply braking to the rear gate. In
this case, this is not a malfunction.
! Selecting audible signal operation
Using an electronic chirp, the power rear
gate will give you an audible signal before
starting its operation. If desired, the
audible signal can be turned off by a
SUBARU dealer. Consult your SUBARU
dealer for details.
For models with “keyless access with
push-button start system ”, you can turn
the audible signal off by operating the
multi information display. For details, refer
Keys and doors/Rear gate (Outback)
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Keys and doors/Moonroof
to“Keyless Entry System ”F 3-45.
The ON/OFF setting of the audible signal
also works as the audible signal settings
for the “remote keyless entry system ”and
the “keyless access with push-button start
system ”. However, for the warning chime
such as that caused by “Reverse function”
F 2-46 or “Rear gate drop prevention
function ”F 2-47, it cannot be set as non-
operational.Moonroof (if equipped)
WARNING
Never let anyone ’s hands, arms,
head or any objects protrude from
the moonroof. A person could be
seriously injured if the vehicle stops
suddenly or turns sharply or if the
vehicle is involved in an accident.
To avoid serious personal injury
caused by entrapment, you must
conform to the following instruc-
tions without exception.
. Before closing the moonroof,
make sure that no one ’s hands,
arms, head or other objects will
be accidentally caught in the
moonroof.
. Before leaving the vehicle, al-
ways remove the key from the
ignition switch for safety (models
without “keyless access with
push-button start system ”) and
never allow an unattended child
to remain in the vehicle. Failure
to follow this procedure could
result in injury to a child operat-
ing the moonroof. .
Never try to check the anti-en-
trapment function by deliberately
placing part of your body in the
moonroof.CAUTION
. Do not sit on the edge of the open
moonroof.
. Do not operate the moonroof if
falling snow or extremely cold
conditions have caused it to
freeze shut.
. The anti-entrapment function
does not operate when the moon-
roof is being tilted down. Be sure
to confirm that it is safe to do so
before tilting the moonroof down.
. If the moonroof does not close,
we recommend that you have the
system checked by a SUBARU
dealer.
The moonroof has both tilting and sliding
functions.
The moonroof operates only when the
ignition switch is in the “ON”position.
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Ignition switch (models without push-button start system) ......................................... 3-4
LOCK.................................................................. 3-4
ACC.................................................................... 3-5
ON...................................................................... 3-5
START ................................................................ 3-5
Key reminder chime ............................................ 3-5
Ignition switch light ............................................. 3-5
Push-button ignition switch (models with
push-button start system) ............................... 3-6
Safety precautions.............................................. 3-6
Operating range for push-button start system ...... 3-6
Switching power status ....................................... 3-7
When access key does not operate properly ........ 3-8
Hazard warning flasher....................................... 3-8
Meters and gauges. ............................................. 3-8
Combination meter illumination ........................... 3-8
Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle movement upon turning on the ignition
switch ............................................................... 3-9
Speedometer ....................................................... 3-9
Odometer ............................................................ 3-9
Double trip meter ............................................... 3-10
Tachometer ........................................................ 3-10
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 3-11
Temperature gauge ............................................ 3-12
ECO gauge ........................................................ 3-12
Warning and indicator lights ............................. 3-13
Seatbelt warning light and chime ........................ 3-13
SRS airbag system warning light ........................ 3-15Front passenger
’s frontal airbag ON and OFF
indicators ........................................................ 3-15
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator light .................................................. 3-16
Charge warning light .......................................... 3-16
Oil pressure warning light .................................. 3-16
Engine low oil level warning indicator ................ 3-17
AT OIL TEMP warning light (CVT models) ........... 3-17
Low tire pressure warning light (U.S. spec. models) ........................................................... 3-17
ABS warning light .............................................. 3-19
Brake system warning light ................................ 3-19
Electronic parking brake indicator light .............. 3-21
Hill Holder indicator light ................................... 3-22
Low fuel warning light ....................................... 3-22
Door open indicator ........................................... 3-23
Windshield washer fluid warning indicator .......... 3-23
All-Wheel Drive warning light (CVT models) ... ..... 3-23
Power steering warning light .............................. 3-23
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light .. ..... 3-24
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light ..... 3-25
Warning chimes and warning indicator of the keyless access with push-button start system (if
equipped) ........................................................ 3-25
Security indicator light ....................................... 3-30
Select lever/gear position indicator ..................... 3-31
Turn signal indicator lights ................................. 3-31
High beam indicator light ................................... 3-31
High beam assist indicator (green) (if equipped) ........................................................ 3-31
Instruments and controls
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while turning it (all models) and the select
lever is in the“P ”position (CVT models).
& ACC
In this position the electrical accessories
(radio, accessory power outlet, etc.) can
be used.
&ON
This is the normal operating position after
the engine is started.
&START
CAUTION
Do not turn the ignition switch to the
“START ”position while the engine
is running.
The engine is started in this position. The
starter cranks the engine to start it. When
the key is released (after the engine has
started), the key automatically returns to
the “ON ”position.
If the engine does not start with your
registered key, pull out the key once (at
this time, the security indicator light will
blink), reinsert the key in the ignition
switch and then try to start the engine
again.
NOTE
The engine may not start in the follow-
ing cases:
. The key grip is touching another key
or a metallic key holder.
. The key is near another key that contains an immobilizer transponder.
.
The key is near or touching another
transmitter.
& Key reminder chime
The reminder chime sounds when the
driver ’s door opens and the key is in the
“LOCK ”or “ACC ”positions. The chime
stops when the ignition switch is turned to
the “ON”position or the key is removed
from the ignition switch.
& Ignition switch light
For easy access to the ignition switch in
the dark, the ignition switch light illumi-
nates when driver ’s door is opened or
when the driver ’s door is unlocked using
the remote keyless entry transmitter.
The light remains illuminated for approxi-
mately 30 seconds and gradually turns off
under the following conditions.
. When the driver ’s door is closed
. When the doors are unlocked using the
remote keyless entry transmitter
The light gradually turns off under the
following conditions.
. When the ignition switch is turned to
the “ON ”position
. When the doors are locked using the
remote keyless entry transmitter
Instruments and controls/Ignition switch (models without push –button start system)3-5