2017 SUBARU OUTBACK Owners Manual

Keys and doors/Door locks
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 (Outback) are closed before
starting to drive.
&Battery drainage prevention
function
If a door or the rear gate (Outback) 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 func-
tion to prevent the battery from going
dead. The following interior lights are
affected by this function.
Item Switch
position Automatically turning
off
Map lights OFF
*1Approximately 20 minutes later
Dome light DOOR Approximately 20
minutes later
Ignition
switch light —
Approximately 20
minutes later
Door step
lights —
None
*2
Cargo area
lightDOORApproximately 20
minutes later
*1: The map lights can be controlled by the
battery drainage prevention function only when
the map light switches are in the OFF position
and the door interlock switch is in the DOOR
position. For the switch positions, refer to “Map
light ”F 6-2.
*2: The door step lights are not affected by the
battery drainage prevention function, so the lights do not turn off automatically. To turn off
the lights, it is necessary that each door is
completely closed.
The operational/non-operational setting of
this function can be changed by a
SUBARU dealer. Contact the nearest
SUBARU dealer if you would like 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 (Outback) are completely closed.
. The battery drainage prevention
function does not operate under the
following condition.
–While the push-button ignition
switch is in “ACC ”or “ON ”(models
with the push-button ignition
switch)
– While the key is in the ignition
switch (models without the push-
button ignition switch)
. Models with the push-button ignition
switch are also equipped with the
battery drainage prevention function
for the push-button ignition switch.
For details, refer to “Battery drainage
prevention function” F3-8.
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Power door locking switches
1) Lock
2) Unlock
All doors and the rear gate (Outback) 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, press the front side of
the switch.
To unlock the doors, press the rear side of
the switch.
When you close the doors after you set
the door locks, the doors remain locked.
NOTE
Make sure that you do not leave the key
inside the vehicle before locking the
doors from the outside using the power
door locking switches.
& Key lock-in prevention func-
tion
This function prevents the doors from
being locked under the following condi-
tions.
. The key is still in the ignition switch
(models without “keyless access with
push-button start system ”)
. Theignitionswitchisinthe “ON ”
position (models with “keyless access with
push-button start system ”)
This function ’s operational/non-opera-
tional setting can be changed by a
SUBARU dealer. Contact a SUBARU
dealer for details.
NOTE
. The factory setting (default setting)
for this function is set as “operational ”.
. When leaving the vehicle, make sure
you are holding the key before locking
the doors. !
Behavior with key lock-in preven-
tion function operational
With the driver ’s door open, the doors are
automatically kept unlocked even if the
front side of the power door locking switch
is pressed.
! Behavior with key lock-in preven-
tion function non-operational
. If the lock lever is turned to the rear
(“LOCK ”) position with the driver ’s door
open and the driver ’s door is then closed
with the lock lever in that position, the
driver ’s door is locked.
. If the spare key is used to lock the
driver ’s door from the outside of the
vehicle, the door is locked.
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Keys and doors/Keyless access with push–button start system
Keyless access with push-
button start system (if
equipped)
The keyless access with push-button start
system allows you to perform the following
functions when you are carrying the
access key.
. Locking and unlocking of the doors and
rear gate (Outback)
. Opening the trunk (Legacy)
. Starting and stopping the engine. For
detailed information, refer to “Starting and
stopping engine (models with push-button
start system) ”F 7-12.
. Arming and disarming the alarm sys-
tem. For detailed information, refer to
“Alarm system ”F 2-28.
Locking and unlocking by the remote
keyless entry system can also be con-
trolled with the buttons on the access key.
For detailed information, refer to “Remote
keyless entry system ”F 2-24.
& Access key
1) Access key (main)
2) Access key (sub)
3) Key number plate
The vehicle has two access keys and a
key number plate. For details about the
key number plate, refer to “Key number
plate ”F 2-3.
A mechanical key is attached to each
access key. The mechanical key is used
for the following operations.
. Locking and unlocking the driver ’s door
. Locking and unlocking the glove box
. Unlocking the trunk lid (Legacy)
You cannot unlock the glove box without
using the mechanical key. You can keep
the glove box locked when you leave your vehicle and the access key (with the
mechanical key removed) at a parking
facility.
1) Release button
2) Mechanical key
While pressing the release button of the
access key, take out the mechanical key.
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&Safety precautions
! Regarding radio wave
WARNING
If you wear an implanted pacemaker
or an implanted defibrillator, stay at
least 8.7 in (22 cm) away from the
transmitting antennas installed on
the vehicle.
The radio waves from the transmit-
ting antennas on the vehicle could
adversely affect the operation of
implanted pacemakers and im-
planted defibrillators.
If you wear electric medical equip-
ment other than an implanted pace-
maker or an implanted defibrillator,
before using the keyless access
with push-button start system, refer
to“Radio waves used for the key-
less access with push-button start
system ”F2-13, and contact the
electric medical equipment manu-
facturer for more information. The
radio waves from the transmitting
antennas on the vehicle could ad-
versely affect the operation of the
electric medical equipment.
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 another vehicle
.
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 discharge
rapidly. Note that the push-button
ignition switch may not turn on in
some cases depending on the
location of the access key.
. The access key contains electro-
nic components. Observe the
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Keys and doors/Keyless access with push–button start system
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
near personal computers or
home electric appliances.NOTE
After the vehicle battery is discharged
or replaced, initialization of the steering
lock system may be required to start
the engine. In this case, perform the
following procedure to initialize the
steering lock.
1) Turn the push-button ignition
switch to the “OFF ”position. For de-
tails, refer to “Switching power status ”
F 3-7.
2) Open and close the driver ’s door.
3) Wait for approximately 10 seconds.
When the steering is locked, the initi-
alization is completed.
! Regarding access key
CAUTION
If the access key is dropped, the
integrated mechanical key inside
may become loose. Be careful not
to lose the mechanical key.
NOTE
.The access key is always commu-
nicating with the vehicle and is con-
tinuously using the battery. Although
the life of the battery varies depending
on the operating conditions, it is ap- proximately 1 to 2 years. If the battery
becomes fully discharged, replace it
with a new one.
.
If an access key is lost, it is
recommended that the access key be
reregistered. For reregistration of an
access key, contact a SUBARU dealer.
. Up to 7 access keys can be regis-
tered for one vehicle. For a spare
access key, contact a SUBARU dealer.
. Carefully store the key number plate
supplied with the access key. It is
necessary for vehicle repair and addi-
tional registration of access keys.
. Do not leave the access key in the
storage spaces inside the vehicle.
Vibrations may damage the key or turn
on the switch, possibly resulting in a
lockout.
! Regarding setting
NOTE
.The operational/non-operational
setting for the keyless access function
can be changed. For the setting proce-
dure, refer to “Disabling keyless ac-
cess function” F2-18. The setting can
also be changed by a SUBARU dealer.
For more details, contact a SUBARU
dealer.
. For detailed information about the
operation method for the push-button
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ignition switch while the keyless ac-
cess function is switched to the non-
operational mode, refer to“Access key
– if access key does not operate
properly ”F 9-18.
! Radio waves used for the keyless
access with push-button start sys-
tem
The keyless access with push-button start
system uses radio waves of 134 kHz, in
addition to the radio waves used for the
remote keyless entry system. The radio
waves are periodically output from the
antennas installed on the vehicle as
shown in the following illustrations.
Legacy
1) AntennaOutback
1) Antenna
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Keys and doors/Keyless access with push–button start system
& Locking and unlocking with
“keyless access ”entry func-
tion
! Operating ranges
Legacy
1) Antenna
2) Operating range
Outback
1) Antenna
2) Operating range
.The operating range of the door lock-
ing/unlocking function is approximately 16
to 32 in (40 to 80 cm) from the respective
door handle.
. For Legacy, the operating range of the
trunk opening function is approximately 16
to 32 in (40 to 80 cm) from the trunk
opener button.
. For Outback, the operating range of
the rear gate locking/unlocking function is
approximately 16 to 32 in (40 to 80 cm)
from the rear gate ornament.
1) LED indicator
When the access key is within either of the
operating ranges of the front doors, the
LED indicator on the access key flashes.
When the keyless access functions are
disabled, the LED indicator does not flash
unless a button on the access key is
pressed.
!Operating range tips
Regarding malfunction:
The keyless access function may not
operate properly due to the following
reasons.
. The access key is placed too close to
the vehicle body (in this case, repeat the
operation from further away).
. The access key is placed near the
ground or in an elevated location from the
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ground, even if it is in the indicated
operating range.
.The status of the access key and the
radio wave conditions around the vehicle
(in this case, perform the procedure
described in “Locking and unlocking ”
F 9-18.
Precautions:
. When the access key is within the
operating range, it is possible for anyone,
even someone who is not carrying the
access key, to operate the keyless access
function. Please note that the keyless
access function is only available for the
following items when the access key is
detected within operating range.
–Door handle
– Door lock sensor
– Rear gate opener button (Outback)
– Trunk opener button (Legacy)
– Rear lock button (Outback)
. It is not possible to lock the doors and
rear gate using the keyless access func-
tion when the access key is inside the
vehicle. However, depending on the status
of the access key and the environmental
conditions, the access key may be locked
inside the vehicle. Before locking, make
sure that you have the access key.
. The operating ranges may be reduced,
or the keyless access function may not operate in the following cases:
–When the battery of the access key
is discharged
– When the access key is in a
location with strong radio waves or
noise (e.g., near a radio tower, power
plant, broadcast station or an area
where wireless equipment is used)
– While talking on a cell phone
In such a case, perform the procedure
described in “Locking and unlocking ”
F 9-18.
. When an access key is in the operating
range, if the door handle becomes wet
due to exposure to a significant amount of
water when the vehicle is washed or
during heavy rain, the doors may be
locked or unlocked.
! How to use keyless access func-
tions
! Keyless access function tips
. Turn off the push-button ignition switch
before locking the doors (including rear
gate) using the keyless access function. It
is not possible to lock the doors (including
the rear gate) using the keyless access
function when the push-button ignition
switch is on the “ACC”or “ON ”position.
For details about turning off the push- button ignition switch, refer to
“Switching
power status ”F 3-7.
. If the door handle is gripped with a
gloved hand, the door lock may not be
released.
. If the door lock sensor is touched three
times or more repeatedly, the system will
ignore the sensor operation.
. When performing the locking proce-
dure too quickly, locking may not have
been completed. After locking the doors, it
is recommended to pull the REAR door
handles to confirm that the doors have
been locked.
. It is possible to lock the doors even
when one of the doors is open. After
performing the locking procedure, close
the opened door or rear gate to lock it.
. Within 3 seconds after locking the
doors and the rear gate by using the
keyless access function, it is not possible
to unlock doors and/or the rear gate by
using the keyless access function.
. When locking, be sure to carry the
access key to prevent locking the access
key in the vehicle.
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