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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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Security indicator light6. Carry the access key fob and touch the
door lock sensor.
All doors will lock, an electronic chirp will
sound once, the hazard warning flashers
will flash once, and the security indicator
light will start flashing rapidly.
After rapid flashing for 30 seconds (stand-
by time), the security indicator light will
then flash slowly (twice approximately
every 2 seconds), indicating that the
system has been armed for surveillance.!Disarming the system
Perform either of the following procedures.
.Briefly press the disarm button (for less
than 2 seconds) on the access key fob/
remote transmitter.
.Carry the access key fob and grip the
front door handle (models with“keyless
access with push-button start system”).
The flashing of the security indicator light
will then change slowly (once approxi-
mately every 3 seconds from twice ap-
proximately every 2 seconds), indicating
that the alarm system has been disarmed.
!Emergency disarming
If you cannot disarm the system using the
access key fob/transmitter (i.e. the trans-
mitter is lost, broken or the transmitter
battery is too weak), you can disarm the
system without using the access key fob/
remote transmitter.
You can disarm the system if you turn the
ignition switch from the“LOCK”/“OFF”to
the“ON”position with a registered key/
access key fob.
NOTEFor models with“keyless access with
push-button start system”, if the bat-
tery of the access key fob is dis-
charged, perform the procedure de-scribed in“Switching power status”
F9-26. In such a case, replace the
battery immediately. Refer to“Repla-
cing battery of access key fob”F11-52.
!Valet mode
When you choose the valet mode, the
alarm system does not operate. In valet
mode, the access key fob/transmitter is
used only for locking and unlocking the
doors and for 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”F2-
24. The security indicator light will continue
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”F2-24.
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Ignition switchConventional type ignition switchPush-button ignition switch
1) Operation indicator
2) Push-button ignition switch
The design of the push-button ignition
switch may be slightly different depending
on the models.
WARNING
.Before leaving the vehicle, ob-
serve the following instructions
for safety.
–Remove the key from the igni-
tion switch (models with con-
ventional type ignition
switch).
–Carry out the access key fob
(models with push-button
ignition switch).
–Never allow an unattended
child to remain in the vehicle.
Failure to observe these instruc-
tions could result in injury to a
child or others. Children could
operate the power windows, the
moonroof or other controls, or
even make the vehicle move.
.Never turn the ignition switch to
the“LOCK”/“OFF”position while
driving or being towed. Doing so
will lock the steering wheel, pre-
venting steering control. In addi-
tion, when the engine stops, it
takes a much greater effort thanusual to steer.
CAUTION
.To prevent the vehicle battery
from discharging, keep the igni-
tion switch in the“LOCK”/“OFF”
position when the engine is not
running.
.Do not use electrical accessories
for a long time with the ignition
switch in the“ON”or“ACC”
position. Doing so can cause the
battery to go dead.
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NOTE.If the access key fob is not detected
within the operating range, you cannot
operate the push-button ignition switch
or start the engine.
.Even when the access key fob is
outside the vehicle, if it is placed too
close to the glass, it may be possible to
switch the power or to start the engine.
.Do not leave the access key fob in
the following places. It may become
impossible to operate the push-button
ignition switch or start the engine.
–On the instrument panel
–On the floor
–Inside the glove box
–Inside the door trim pocket
–On the rear seat
–On the rear shelf
–Inside the trunk
.If the battery of the access key fob is
discharged, perform the procedure de-
scribed in“Access key fob–if access
key fob does not operate properly”F9-
26 to operate the push-button ignition
switch or start the engine. In such a
case, replace the battery immediately.
Refer to“Replacing battery of access
key fob”F11-52.!Switching power status
Power
statusIndicator color Operation
OFF OFFPower is turned
off.
ACC OrangeYou can use the
audio and ac-
cessory power
outlet.
ONOrange (while
the engine is
stopped)You can use all
electrical sys-
tems.
OFF (during en-
gine operation)The power will be switched every time you
press the push-button ignition switch.
1. Carry the access key fob, and sit in the
driver’s seat.
2. Shift the shift lever in neutral (MT
models) or the select lever in the“P”
position (CVT models).
3. Press the push-button ignition switch
without depressing the clutch pedal (MT
models) or the brake pedal (CVT models).
The power will be switched in the se-
quence of“OFF”,“ACC”,“ON”and“OFF”.
When the engine is stopped and the push-
button ignition switch is in“ACC”or“ON”,
the operation indicator on the push-button
ignition switch illuminates in orange.
CAUTION
.To avoid a malfunction, observe
the following precautions.
–Do not spill drinks or other
liquids on the push-button
ignition switch.
–Do not touch the push-button
ignition switch with a hand
that is soiled with oil or other
contaminants.
.If the push-button ignition switch
does not operate smoothly, stop
the operation. Contact a SUBARU
dealer immediately.
.If the push-button ignition switch
does not illuminate even when
the instrument panel illumination
is on, have the vehicle inspected
at a SUBARU dealer.
.If the vehicle was exposed to
sunlight for a long time, the sur-
face of the push-button ignition
switch may get hot. Be careful
not to burn yourself.
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NOTE.When operating the push-button
ignition switch, firmly press it.
.If you press the push-button ignition
switch quickly, the power may not turn
on or off.
.If the indicator light on the push-
button ignition switch flashes in green
when pressing the push-button ignition
switch, steering is locked. When this
occurs, press the push-button ignition
switch while turning the steering wheel
left and right.
!Battery drainage prevention func-
tion
When the push-button ignition switch is left
in the“ACC”or“ON”position for approxi-
mately 1 hour, the push-button ignition
switch will be automatically switched to
“OFF”to prevent the battery from going
dead. (In CVT models, this function is
activated when the select lever is in the“P”
position.)
!When access key fob does not
operate properly
Refer to“Access key fob–if access key
fob does not operate properly”F9-26.
Hazard warning flasherUse the hazard warning flasher to warn
other drivers when you have to park your
vehicle under emergency conditions. The
hazard warning flasher works regardless
of the position of the ignition switch.
To turn on the hazard warning flasher,
push the hazard warning button on the
instrument panel. All the turn signal lights
and the turn signal indicator lights will
flash. To turn off the flasher, push the
button again.NOTEWhen the hazard warning flasher is on,
the turn signals do not work.
Meters and gaugesNOTELiquid-crystal displays are used in
some of the meters and gauges on the
combination meter. You will find their
indications hard to see if you wear
polarized glasses.&Combination meter illumina-
tionWhen you turn the ignition switch to the
“ON”position, the various parts of the
combination meter are illuminated in the
following sequence.
1. Warning lights, indicator lights, meter
needles, gauge needles illuminate.
2. Meter and gauge indications each
show MAX position.
3. Meter and gauge indications each
show MIN position.
4. Regular illumination (for driving) be-
gins.
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Inside warning
chimeOutside warning
chimeOperation indicator
on push-button igni-
tion switchStatus Action
Long beep
(continuous)——Select lever position warning:
.Case 1: The driver’s door was
opened while the push-button igni-
tion switch is in a position other than
“OFF”and the select lever is in a
position other than the“P”position.
.Case 2: The engine is turned off by
pressing the push-button ignition
switch and the select lever is in a
position other than the“P”position..Case 1: Shift the select lever to
the“P”position, switch the push-
button ignition switch to“OFF”and
exit the vehicle.
.Case 2: Start the engine, shift
the select lever to the“P”position,
switch the push-button ignition
switch to“OFF”and exit the vehicle.
Ding——The battery of the access key fob is low.Replace the battery of the access key
fob.
Ding—Flashes in green
(15 seconds max.)Steering lock warning:
The engine start procedure was per-
formed, but the steering is still locked.While turning the steering wheel right and
left lightly, depress the brake pedal and
press the push-button ignition switch.
Ding—Flashes in orangeSystem malfunction warning:
A malfunction was detected in the power
system or steering lock.Contact a SUBARU dealer immediately
and have the vehicle inspected.
NOTEAn electronic chirp will sound while the select lever is in the“R”position. In this case, the select lever position warning chime
will not sound.
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switch the power status to“OFF”.
Wait 10 seconds, and then push
the push-button ignition switch
to start the engine.
NOTE.When pressing the push-button igni-
tion switch with the clutch pedal (MT
models) or the brake pedal (CVT mod-
els) depressed:
–The engine starter operates for a
maximum of 10 seconds and after
starting the engine, the starter stops
automatically.
–You can start the engine regard-
less of the power status.
.If the engine does not start, check
the security indicator light. Then press
the push-button ignition switch without
depressing the clutch pedal (MT mod-
els) or the brake pedal (CVT models) to
switch the power to“OFF”.
–If the light had illuminated, try to
start the engine again.
–If the light had been off, press the
push-button ignition switch while
depressing the clutch pedal (MT
models) or the brake pedal (CVT
models) more forcefully.
.The engine may not start depending
on the radio wave conditions aroundthe vehicle. In such a case, refer to
“Starting engine”F9-27.
.If the vehicle battery is discharged,
the steering cannot be unlocked.
Charge the battery.
.Do not shift the shift lever/select
lever while the starter is cranking.
1) Operation indicator
2) Push-button ignition switchThe design of the push-button ignition
switch may be slightly different depending
on the models.
When you press the push-button ignition
switch with the clutch pedal (MT models)/
brake pedal (CVT models) depressed, the
engine will start. The start procedure of the
engine is as follows.!MT models
1. Carry the access key fob, and sit in the
driver’s seat.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Shift the shift lever in neutral.
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Depress the clutch pedal until the
indicator on the push-button ignition switch
turns green.
6. While depressing the clutch pedal,
press the push-button ignition switch.
!CVT models
1. Carry the access key fob, and sit in the
driver’s seat.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Shift the select lever in the“P”position.
The engine can also start when the select
lever is in the“N”position, however, for
safety reasons, start in the“P”position.
4. Depress the brake pedal until the
operation indicator on the push-button
ignition switch turns green. When starting
with the select lever in the“N”position, the
indicator does not turn green.
5. While depressing the brake pedal,
press the push-button ignition switch.
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!System maintenance
Perform the procedure described in“Re-
placing battery of access key fob”F11-52.
Manual transmissionThis manual transmission is a completely
synchromesh, 6-forward-speed and 1-re-
verse-speed transmission.
The shift pattern is shown on the shift lever
knob.
To change the shift lever position:
1. Depress the clutch pedal.
2. To shift into all positions other than“R”,
move the shift lever accordingly.
1) Slider3. To shift into the“R”position, hold up the
slider, move the lever to the“R”position,
then release the slider.
4. Gradually release the clutch pedal.
If it is difficult to shift into gear, put the
transmission in neutral, release the clutch
pedal momentarily, and then try again.
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