2018 SUBARU WRX key battery

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北米Model "A1700BE-B" EDITED: 2017/ 10/ 11
Parking brake stroke (models without
electronic parking brake system)................... 11-30
Tires and wheels................................................. 11-30
Types of tires...................................................... 11-30
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
(if equipped)..................................................... 11-30
Tire inspection.................................................... 11-32
Tire pressures and wear...................................... 11-32
Wheel balance.................................................... 11-34
Wear indicators................................................... 11-35
Rotational direction of tires................................. 11-35
Tire rotation........................................................ 11-36
Tire replacement................................................. 11-36
Wheel replacement............................................. 11-37
Alloy wheels........................................................ 11-38
Windshield washer fluid..................................... 11-38
Replacement of wiper blades............................ 11-39
Windshield wiper blade assembly........................ 11-40
Windshield wiper blade rubber............................ 11-40
Battery................................................................. 11-41Fuses....................................................................11-42
Installation of accessories..................................11-44
Replacing bulbs...................................................11-44
Headlights (models with LED headlights)............ 11-44
High beam headlight
(models without LED headlights)..................... 11-44
Low beam headlight*, front side marker light,
parking light* and front turn signal light*......... 11-46
Front turn signal light
(models with LED headlights).......................... 11-48
Front fog light
(models with the LED front fog light)............... 11-48
Front fog light (models without the LED front
fog light) (if equipped)..................................... 11-49
Rear combination lights...................................... 11-49
License plate light.............................................. 11-50
Other bulbs........................................................ 11-51
Replacing battery................................................11-51
Safety precautions.............................................. 11-51
Replacing battery of access key fob................... 11-52
Replacing transmitter battery.............................. 11-53
Maintenance and service

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北米Model "A1700BE-B" EDITED: 2017/ 10/ 11
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise
and pull out the socket.
4. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
5. Install a new bulb.
6. Reinstall the bulb socket and the trunk
lid trim.&Other bulbsIt may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have the bulbs replaced by your
SUBARU dealer if necessary.
Replacing batteryThe access key fob/transmitter battery
may be discharged under the following
conditions.
.The operation of the keyless access
function is unstable
.The operating distance of the remote
keyless entry system is unstable
.The transmitter does not operate prop-
erly when used within the standard dis-
tance
Replace the battery with a new one.&Safety precautions
CAUTION
.Do not let dust, oil or water get on
or in the access key fob/transmit-
ter when replacing battery.
.Before replacing the battery, re-
move any static electricity.
.Be careful not to touch or damage
the printed circuit board in the
access key fob/transmitter when
replacing the battery.
.Be careful not to allow children to
touch the battery and any re-
moved parts; children couldswallow them.
.There is a danger of an explosion
if the battery is incorrectly re-
placed. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type of the
battery.
.Do not expose batteries to exces-
sive heat such as bright sunlight,
fire or the like.
NOTE.Replace only with the same or
equivalent type of battery recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
.Dispose of used batteries according
to local laws.
.Mount the battery in the correct
orientation to prevent fluid leakage.
Be careful not to bend the terminals. It
may result in a malfunction.
.It is recommended that the battery
should be replaced by a SUBARU deal-
er.
.Use a new battery.
.After replacing the battery, confirm
that the access key fob/transmitter
functions properly.
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Maintenance and service/Replacing battery
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北米Model "A1700BE-B" EDITED: 2017/ 10/ 11
&Replacing battery of access
key fob
CAUTION
When removing or reinstalling the
access key fob cover, make sure that
the plastic part does not come off or
become misaligned.
Battery: Button battery CR20321) Release button
2) Emergency key1. Take out the emergency key.
2. Wrap a flat-head screwdriver with vinyl
tape or a cloth, and insert it in the gap to
remove the cover.3. Take out the battery using a flat-head
screwdriver with vinyl tape or a cloth.
4. Insert a new battery with its positive (+)
side facing upward as shown in the figure.5. Attach the cover to the access key fob
by fitting the projections and recesses
together.
6. Reinstall the emergency key.
Maintenance and service/Replacing battery
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北米Model "A1700BE-B" EDITED: 2017/ 10/ 11
&Replacing transmitter battery1. Open the key head using a flat-head
screwdriver.2. Remove the transmitter case from the
key head.
3. Open the transmitter case by releasing
the hooks.1) Negative () side facing up4. Replace the old battery with a new
battery (typeCR1620or equivalent) mak-
ing sure to install the new battery with thenegative () side facing up.
5. Put together the transmitter case by
fitting the hooks on the case.
6. Reinstall the transmitter case in the
key head.
7. Refit the removed half of the key head.
After the battery is replaced, the trans-
mitter must be synchronized with the
remote keyless entry system’s control
unit. Press either the“
”or“
”button
six times to synchronize the unit.
Maintenance and service/Replacing battery
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