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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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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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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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plate number or simple numbers such
as“11122”or“12121”as a PIN code.
Doing so will increase the risk of
vehicle theft.
.When you try to register“22222”, the
registered PIN code will be deleted. You
cannot unlock the doors by PIN Code
Access until a new code is registered.
.After registering a new PIN code,
make sure that you can unlock the
doors using the PIN code.
.When you delete the PIN code while
the keyless access function is dis-
abled, the keyless access function will
be enabled.
.Reregister the PIN code in the fol-
lowing case.
–when you forget the PIN code
–when you want to change the PIN
code!Unlocking
Perform steps 1 to 5 described in“Regis-
tration”.
NOTE.You cannot unlock by PIN Code
Access in the following cases.
–when the access key fob is within
the operating ranges
–when the ignition switch is in the
“ACC”or“ON”position
.If you make an operation error dur-
ing the unlocking procedure, start over
with the unlocking procedure after
waiting for 5 seconds or longer.
.To protect your vehicle from theft, a
buzzer will sound if incorrect PIN codes
are entered five times continuously. If
this occurs, you cannot unlock the
doors by PIN Code Access for 5
minutes.&Power saving functionThe keyless access function will be dis-
abled in the following cases to protect the
battery of the access key fob and the
vehicle battery.
Case 1:When the keyless access function
and the remote keyless entry system have
not been used for 2 weeks or longer while
all doors are lockedCase 2:When the access key fob has
been left in the operating range for 10
minutes or longer while all doors are
locked
!Recovery from power saving mode
When one of the following is operated, the
keyless access function will be recovered.
Case 1:
.Unlock the doors by operating any
procedure other than gripping the front
passenger’s door handle
.Lock or unlock the doors
.Open a door and then close it
Case 2:
.Unlock the doors by gripping the door
handle
.Lock the doors by touching the door
lock sensor
.Lock or unlock the doors by using the
remote keyless entry system
.Lock or unlock the doors by using the
power door locking switch
.Open either of the front doors
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driver’s door: a chirp will not be
heard
–When disabling by operating the
access key fob: a chirp will be heard
&When access key fob does
not operate properlyRefer to“Access key fob–if access key
fob does not operate properly”F9-26.&Replacing battery of access
key fobRefer to“Replacing battery of access key
fob”F11-52.&Replacing access key fobAccess key fobs can be replaced at
SUBARU dealers. For more details, con-
tact a SUBARU dealer.
&Certification for keyless ac-
cess with push-button start
system!U.S.-spec. models
FCC ID: HYQ13CZZ
FCC ID: HYQ14AHC
FCC ID: Y8PSSPIMB02
FCC ID: Y8PSSPLF02
CAUTION
FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party re-
sponsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.NOTEThis device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This de-
vice may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
!Canada-spec. models
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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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“Keyless buzzer volume setting”F3-61.
You may also change the volume of the
audible signal by operating the multi-
function display (color LCD).&Replacing the batteryRefer to“Replacing battery”F11-51.&Replacing lost transmittersIf you lose a transmitter or want to
purchase additional transmitters (up to
four can be programmed), your transmit-
ters should be reprogrammed for security
reasons. For details, contact your
SUBARU dealer and have the transmitters
programmed into the remote keyless entry
system.&Certification for Remote key-
less entry system!U.S.-spec. models
FCC ID: CWTWB1U811
FCC ID: CWTWD1U781
CAUTION
FCC CAUTION
Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party re-
sponsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate theequipment.
NOTEThis device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This de-
vice may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.!Canada-spec. models
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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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