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Function settingsA SUBARU dealer can change the settings of the functions shown in the following table to meet your personal requirements. Contact
your nearest SUBARU dealer for details. In addition, you can change the settings for some of these functions using the multi-function
display (color LCD). For more information, refer to“Multi-function display (color LCD)”F3-44.Item Function Possible settings Default setting Page
Alarm system Alarm system Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-24
Monitoring start delay time (after closure of doors) 0 seconds/30 seconds 30 seconds 2-25
Impact sensor operation (only models with shock
sensors (dealer option))Operation/Non-operation Non-operation 2-30
Passive arming (models without“keyless access
with push-button start system”)Operation/Non-operation Non-operation 2-29
Dome light and map lights (models with moonroof)
illuminationON/OFF OFF 2-24
Keyless access (if equipped) Hazard warning flasher Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-11
Audible signal Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-14
Audible signal volume Level 1 - 7 Level 5 2-14
Door unlock selection function (driver’s door
unlock)Driver’s door only/All
doorsDriver’s door
only2-12
Remote keyless entry system Hazard warning flasher Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-18
Audible signal Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-20
Audible signal volume Level 1 - 7 Level 5 2-20
Remote trunk open function Activation of trunk opening by remote transmitter/
access key fobOperation/Non-operation Operation 2-20
Key lock-in prevention Key lock-in prevention Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-7
Defogger and deicer system for
models with the automatic climate
control systemRear window defogger, outside mirror defogger
and windshield wiper deicerOperation for 15 minutes/
Continuous operationOperation for
15 minutes3-84
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Keys.........................................................................2-2
Models without“keyless access with push-button
start system”....................................................... 2-2
Models with“keyless access with push-button
start system”....................................................... 2-2
Key number plate................................................... 2-3
Door locks...............................................................2-4
Locking and unlocking from the outside................. 2-4
Locking and unlocking from the inside................... 2-5
Battery drainage prevention function...................... 2-6
Power door lockingswitches................................2-7
Key lock-in prevention function.............................. 2-7
Keyless access with push-button start system
(if equipped).........................................................2-8
Safety precautions................................................. 2-8
Locking and unlocking by holding the access key
fob......................................................................2-10
Unlock using PIN Code Access.............................2-12
Power saving function..........................................2-13
Selecting audible signal operation.........................2-14
Warning chimes and warning indicator..................2-14
Disabling keyless access function.........................2-14
When access key fob does not operate properly ... 2-16
Replacing battery of access key fob......................2-16
Replacing access key fob.....................................2-16
Certification for keyless access with push-button
start system........................................................2-16
Tips......................................................................2-17
Remote keyless entrysystem.............................2-18
Locking the doors................................................2-19
Unlocking the doors.............................................2-19
Opening the trunk lid............................................2-20
Vehicle finder function..........................................2-20
Sounding a panic alarm........................................2-20
Selecting audible signal operation (models
without“keyless access with push-button start
system”)............................................................2-20
Replacing the battery............................................2-21
Replacing lost transmitters...................................2-21
Certification for Remote keyless entry system.......2-21
Anti-theft system..................................................2-22
Immobilizer...........................................................2-22
Alarm system.......................................................2-24
Child safety locks.................................................2-31
Windows................................................................2-31
Power window operation by driver........................2-32
Power window operation by passengers...............2-34
Off delay function.................................................2-35
Initialization of power window ...............................2-35
Trunk lid................................................................2-35
To open and close the trunk lid from outside........2-36
To open the trunk lid from inside..........................2-36
Internal trunk lid release handle............................2-36
Moonroof (if equipped).........................................2-38
Moonroof switches...............................................2-39
Sun shade............................................................2-40
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Door locks&Locking and unlocking from
the outside
NOTEIf you unlock the driver’s door with a
key (including an emergency key) and
open the door while the alarm system is
armed, the alarm system is triggered
and the vehicle’s horn sounds. In this
case, perform any of the following
operations:
Models with“keyless access with
push-button start system”:
.Press any button on the access key
fob (except when the battery of the
access key fob is discharged).
.Turn the push-button ignition switch
to the“ACC”position.
Models without“keyless access with
push-button start system”:
.Press any button on the remote
transmitter (except when the transmit-
ter battery is discharged).
.Insert the key into the ignition switch
and turn the ignition switch to the“ON”
position.
For details about the alarm system,
refer to“Alarm system”F2-24.
To lock the driver’s door from the outside
with the key, turn the key toward the front.
To unlock the door, turn the key toward the
rear. Pull the outside door handle to open
an unlocked door.
NOTEThe emergency key is directional. If the
key cannot be inserted, change the
direction that the grooved side is facing
and insert it again.
To lock the door from outside without the
key, the following methods are available.
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Keyless access with push-
button start system (if
equipped)You can perform the following operations
using“keyless access with push-button
start system”when you are holding the
access key fob.
.Locking and unlocking of the doors
.Opening the trunk
.Starting and stopping the engine. For
details, refer to“Models with push-button
start systems”F7-11.
.Arming and disarming the alarm sys-
tem. For details, refer to“Alarm system”
F2-24.&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 ofimplanted 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”F2-9, and contact the elec-
tric medical equipment manufac-
turer for more information. The radio
waves from the transmitting anten-
nas on the vehicle could adversely
affect the operation of the electric
medical equipment.
NOTEThe status of the access key fob and
environmental conditions may interfere
with the communication between the
access key fob and the vehicle under
the following conditions.
.When you operate 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
fob or a remote transmitter key fob of
another vehicle.When you carry the access key fob
of your vehicle together with an access
key fob or a remote transmitter of
another vehicle
.When the access key fob is placed
near wireless communication equip-
ment such as a cell phone, or near a
metallic object
.When metallic accessories are at-
tached to the access key fob
.When you carry the access key fob
with electronic appliances such as a
laptop computer
.When the battery of the access key
fob 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 fob inside the vehicle or
within 6.6 ft (2 m) around the
vehicle (e.g., in the garage). The
access key fob 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
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ignore the sensor operation.
.When performing the locking proce-
dure too quickly, doors may not be locked.
After the locking procedures, it is recom-
mended 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 to lock it.
.Within 3 seconds after locking the
doors by touching the door lock sensor, it
is not possible to unlock doors by gripping
the door handle.
.When locking, be sure to carry the
access key fob to prevent locking the
access key fob in the vehicle.
.The settings of the hazard warning
flasher operation and the volume of the
audible signal can be changed by your
SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU
dealer for details. You can also change the
setting of the hazard warning flasher
operation by operating the multi-function
display (color LCD). For details, refer to
“Hazard warning flasher setting”F3-61.
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-
mitter on an airplane, do not
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.
For models with“keyless access with
push-button start system”, the access
key fob is used as the transmitter for theremote 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 with-
out a key
.Opening the trunk without a key
.Sounding a panic alarm
.Arming and disarming the alarm sys-
tem. For detailed information, refer to
“Alarm system”F2-24.
The operable distance of the remote key-
less entry system is approximately 30 feet
(10 meters). However, this distance will
vary depending on environmental condi-
tions. The system’s operable distance 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
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NOTEIf the interval between the first and
second presses of the unlock/disarm
button (for unlocking of all of the doors)
is extremely short, the system may not
respond.&Opening the trunk lidThe trunk lid opens when the“
”button
is pressed continuously for at least 2
seconds. An electronic chirp will sound
twice and the turn signal lights will flash
twice.
NOTEYou can disable the“
”button on the
access key fob/transmitter. Contact
your SUBARU dealer to change the
setting.
&Vehicle finder functionUse 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.
NOTEIf 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 fob/remote transmitter.&Sounding a panic alarmTo 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 fob/remote
transmitter. Unless a button on the access
key fob/remote transmitter is pressed, the
alarm will be deactivated after approxi-
mately 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 thesame steps to restore the function.
1. Sit in the driver’s seat and shut all
doors and the trunk.
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, the setting can
be changed using the multi-function dis-
play (color LCD). For details, refer to
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!Mexico-spec. models
&Alarm systemThe 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”:
You can arm or disarm the system with the
keyless access function or access key fob.
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”:
You can arm or disarm the system 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 give 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, trunk lid or engine hood
remains open after the 30-second period,
the horn will continue to sound for a
maximum of 3 minutes. If the door, trunk
lid or engine hood 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 trunk lid
.Opening the engine hood.
.Physical impact to the vehicle, such asforced entry (only models with shock
sensors (dealer option))
NOTEYou can set the alarm system to trigger
the illumination of the following interior
lights.
.Map lights (for models with moon-
roof)
.Dome light (illuminates only when
the dome light switch is in the“DOOR”
position)
The notifications regarding the map
lights (for models with moonroof) and
dome light are deactivated as the
factory setting. A SUBARU dealer can
activate the system. 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”F2-28.
2. Sit in the driver’s seat and shut all
doors and the trunk lid.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the“ON”
position.
4. Hold down the REAR (UNLOCK) side
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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
“AL OF”and the horn sounds twice,
indicating that the system is now deacti-
vated.
If the system was previously deacti-
vated:
The odometer/trip meter screen displays
“AL ON”and the horn sounds once,
indicating that the system is now activated.NOTEYou may have the above setting change
done by your SUBARU dealer.
!If you have accidentally triggered
the alarm system
!To stop the alarm
Perform any of the following operations.
.Press any button on the access key fob/
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”).
NOTEOnly registered keys will stop the
alarm. If the key is not registered, the
alarm will not stop.
!Arming the systemNOTE.You can arm the system even if the
engine hood, the windows and/or
moonroof are open. Always make sure
that they are fully closed before arming
the system.
.When arming the system, if any of
the doors or the trunk lid 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 trunk lid) are not properly
closed. When you close the door, doors
will automatically lock and the system
will automatically arm in 30 seconds.
.The 30-second standby time can be
eliminated if you prefer. Have it per-
formed by your SUBARU dealer.
.If you open the trunk using the
remote transmitter’s“
”button in
the surveillance state (or the standby
state), the system will be temporarily
placed in a standby state. The systemwill go back to the surveillance state in
30 seconds upon locking the trunk.
.The system is in the standby state
for a 30-second period before arming
the system. The security indicator light
will flash at short intervals during this
period.
.If any of the following actions is
done during the standby period, the
system will not switch to the surveil-
lance state.
–Doors are unlocked using the
access key fob/remote transmitter.
–Doors are unlocked using the
keyless access function (models
with“keyless access with push-
button start system”).
–Any door is opened.
–The ignition switch is turned to
the“ON”position (models without
“keyless access with push-button
start system”).
–Push-buttonignitionswitchis
turned to the“ACC”position (mod-
els with“keyless access with push-
button start system”).
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