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KEYLESS ENTRY
1Lock/Arm
• Press the lock/arm button to lock the doors and trunk/rear gate and to activate the security alarm. A chirp sounds and
the hazard warning lights flash once.
• If any of the doors or the trunk/rear gate are not fully closed, five rapid chirps sound and the hazard warning lights flash
to alert you.
• Press the lock/arm button three times to activate the vehicle finder function. If you are within 30 feet of your Subaru, the
horn sounds once, and the hazard warning lights flash three
times.
2 Unlock/Disarm
• Press the unlock/disarm button once to unlock the driver’s door. Two chirps sound and the hazard warning lights flash
twice. To unlock all the doors and the trunk/rear gate, briefly
press the button twice.
• The interior lights will illuminate when you press the unlock/disarm button if they are set to the “DOOR” position
on the overhead console.
3 Trunk/Rear Gate
• For sedan models, press and hold this button to open the trunk.
• For hatchback models, press this button to unlock the rear gate.
4 Panic Alarm
• Press the panic alarm button to sound the horn and flash the hazard warning lights.
• Press any button on the access key fob or transmitter to deactivate the panic alarm.
Transmitter
Access Key Fob
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KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START
(if equipped)
The Keyless Access with Push-Button Start system features the following touch-activated
door locking or unlocking functions without the key ever leaving your pocket or purse;
simply carry the access key fob with you. You can customize the touch-activated door
locking or unlocking settings using the Combination Meter Display or through the
STARLINK
®Touchscreen by selecting “Settings” then “Vehicle”.
Unlocking Using Door Handles
Grip the driver’s door handle to
unlock the driver’s door (or all
doors depending on the setting).
Grip the front passenger’s door
handle to unlock all doors and the
trunk/rear gate. Two chirps sound
and the hazard warning lights
flash twice.
Locking Using Door Handles
Close all doors and the trunk/rear
gate and touch the door lock
sensor (two lines) on either front
door handle. All doors and the
trunk/rear gate will lock. One
chirp sounds and the hazard
warning lights flash once.
Door Unlock Sensor
Door Lock Sensor
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IGNITION SWITCH
The ignition switch has four positions:
LOCK:You can only insert or remove the key in this position.
ACC (Accessory): Provides power to the audio system and accessory power outlets.
ON: All electrical systems are available. The key returns to this position after starting the
engine.
START: Turn the key to this position to start the engine.
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH (if equipped)
Each time you press the ignition switch without
depressing the brake pedal (or clutch pedal for manual
transmission vehicles), the ignition position will change
as follows: ACC, ON, OFF.
ACC (Accessory):Provides power to the audio
system and accessory power outlets. Orange indicator
illuminates.
ON: All electrical systems are available. Orange indicator illuminates.
OFF: Power off and indicator off.
STARTING THE VEHICLE
Without Push-button Ignition
To start the engine:
1. Make sure the select lever is in the “P” position (or neutral position and depress the
clutch for manual transmission vehicles).
2. Using the key, turn the ignition switch to “START”.
NOTE:
Do not depress the accelerator pedal. Release the key as soon as the engine starts.
With Push-button Ignition
To start the engine:
1. Sit in the driver’s seat with the access key fob.
2. Make sure the select lever is in the “P” position or neutral for manual transmission vehicles.
3. Depress the brake pedal (and clutch pedal for manual transmission vehicles).
4. When the Engine START/STOP button indicator turns green, briefly press and release the Engine START/STOP button.
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