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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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Locking using lock lever
1) Rotate the lock lever forward.
2) Close the door.
Locking using power door locking switch
1) Press the front side (lock side) of the
power door locking switch.
2) Close the door.In this case, all closed doors are locked at
the same time.
Always make sure that all doors and the
trunk lid are locked before leaving your
vehicle.NOTEMake sure that you do not leave the key
inside the vehicle when locking the
doors from the outside without the key.
&Locking and unlocking from
the inside1) Unlock
2) LockTo 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
trunk lid are closed before starting to drive.
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WARNING
Keep all doors locked when you
drive, especially when small chil-
dren are in your vehicle.
Along with the proper use of seat-
belts and child restraints, locking
the doors reduces the chance of
being thrown out of the vehicle in an
accident.
It also helps prevent passengers
from falling out by preventing a door
from being accidentally opened, and
intruders from unexpectedly open-
ing doors and entering your vehicle.&Battery drainage prevention
functionIf a door is not completely closed, the
interior lights will remain illuminated as a
result. However, several lights will be
automatically turned off by the battery
drainage prevention function to prevent
the battery from discharging. The following
interior lights will be affected by this
function.
ItemSwitch
positionAutomatically turning
off
Map lights* OFF*Approximately 20
minutes later
Dome light DOORApproximately 20
minutes later
Ignition
switch light—Approximately 20
minutes later
Trunk light—Approximately 20
minutes later
*: The battery drainage prevention function
affects only the map lights on models with the
moonroof, and only when the map light switches
are in the OFF position. The map lights on
models without the moonroof do not turn off
automatically, so push the light switches manu-
ally to turn them off.
The operational/non-operational setting of
this function can be changed by a
SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU
dealer to change the setting.
NOTE.The factory setting (default setting)
for this function is set as“operational”.
.When leaving the vehicle, make sure
that all doors and the trunk lid are
completely closed.
.The battery drainage prevention
function does not operate while the
key is in the ignition switch.
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Power door locking switches1) Lock
2) UnlockAll doors 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, push the front side of the
switch.
To unlock the doors, push the rear side of
the switch.
When you close the doors after you set the
door locks, the doors remain locked.
NOTEMake 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-
tionThis 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”)
.The ignition switch is in the“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 front
(“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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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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