2018 SUBARU WRX key fob

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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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Keys
CAUTION
When traveling in an airplane, do not
press the button of the key. If any
button of the key is pressed, radio
waves are emitted and may affect
the operation of the airplane. When
carrying the key in a bag, take
measures to prevent the buttons
from being pressed accidentally.NOTEPress the buttons of the key to lock/
unlock with the remote keyless entry
system. For details, refer to“Remote
keyless entry system”F2-18.
&Models without“keyless ac-
cess with push-button start
system”1) Master key
2) Submaster key
3) Sub key
4) Key number plateThree types of keys are provided for your
vehicle.
CAUTION
Do not attach a large key holder or
key case to either key. If it bangs
against your knees while you are
driving, it could turn the ignition
switch from the“ON”position to
the“ACC”or“LOCK”position,
thereby stopping the engine.&Models with“keyless access
with push-button start sys-
tem”1) Access key fob (main)
2) Access key fob (sub)
3) Key number plateThe vehicle has two access key fobs and a
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key number plate. For details about the
key number plate, refer to“Key number
plate”F2-3.
An emergency key is attached to each
access key fob. The emergency key is
used for the following operations.
.Locking and unlocking the driver’s door
.Locking and unlocking the glove box
You cannot unlock the glove box without
using the emergency key. You can keep
the glove box locked when you leave your
vehicle and the access key fob (with the
emergency key removed) at a parking
facility.1) Release button
2) Emergency keyWhile pressing the release button of theaccess key fob, take out the emergency
key.
CAUTION
If the access key fob is dropped, the
integrated emergency key inside
may become loose. Be careful not
to lose the emergency key.NOTE.The access key fob is always com-
municating with the vehicle and is
continuously using the battery.
Although the life of the battery varies
depending on the operating conditions,
it is approximately 1 to 2 years. If the
battery becomes fully discharged, re-
place it with a new one.
.If an access key fob is lost, it is
recommended that the remaining ac-
cess key fobs be reregistered. For
reregistration of an access key fob,
contact a SUBARU dealer.
.Up to 7 access key fobs can be
registered for one vehicle. For a spare
access key fob, contact a SUBARU
dealer.
.Do not leave the access key fob in
the storage spaces inside the vehicle.
Vibrations can damage the key or turn
on the switch, possibly resulting in alockout.
&Key number plate
CAUTION
Carefully store the key number
plate. It is necessary for vehicle
repair and additional registration of
access key fobs.
The key number is stamped on the key
number plate attached to the key set. Write
down the key number and keep it in
another safe place, not in the vehicle. This
number is needed to make a replacement
key if you lose your key or lock it inside the
vehicle. Refer to“Key replacement”F2-
23.
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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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depending on the location of the
access key fob.
.The access key fob contains
electronic components. Observe
the following precautions to pre-
vent malfunctions or battery dis-
charge.
–It is recommended that the
battery be replaced by a
SUBARU dealer to avoid the
damage at the time of replace-
ment.
–Do not get the access key fob
wet. If the access key fob gets
wet, wipe it off immediately
and let it dry completely.
–Do not apply strong impacts to
the access key fob.
–Never leave the access key
fob in direct sunlight or any-
where that may become hot,
such as on the dashboard.
–Do not wash the access key
fob in an ultrasonic washer.
–Do not leave the access key
fob in humid or dusty loca-
tions, or near personal com-
puters or home electric appli-
ances.
–Keep the access key fob awayfrom magnetic sources.
–Do not leave the access key
fob near a battery charger or
any electrical accessories.
–Do not apply metallic window
tint or attach metallic objects
to the windows.
–Do not fit non genuine acces-
sories or parts.
NOTEAfter 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”
F3-7.
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 setting
NOTE.You can change the operational/non-
operational setting for the keyless
access function. For the setting proce-
dure, refer to“Disabling keyless ac-
cess function”F2-14. 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
ignition switch while the keyless ac-
cess function is switched to the non-
operational mode, refer to“Access key
fob–if access key fob does not operate
properly”F9-26.
!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 illustration.
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1) Antenna
&Locking and unlocking by
holding the access key fobWith the access key fob carried within the
operating range, you can lock/unlock the
doors just by touching the door handle.NOTEYou can lock/unlock the vehicle with
the remote keyless entry system. For
details, refer to“Remote keyless entry
system”F2-18
!Operating ranges1) Antenna
2) Operating rangeThe operating ranges of the door locking/
unlocking functions and the trunk lid open-
ing function are approximately 16 to 32 in
(40 to 80 cm) from the respective doorhandles and the trunk ornament.
1) LED indicatorWhen the access key fob is within either of
the operating ranges of the front doors, the
LED indicator on the access key fob
flashes. When the keyless access func-
tions are disabled, the LED indicator does
not flash unless a button on the access key
fob is pressed.
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