Subaru Forester 2019-2024 - Keys and doors

Keys and doors

Setting audible signal operation (models

2-1. Keys................................................................. 113

Key number plate ............................................... 113

2-2. Keyless access with push-button start

without “keyless access with push-button

start system”) .................................................. 132

2

Replacing the battery ......................................... 133

Replacing lost transmitters................................. 133

Certification for remote keyless entry system ..... 133

2-5. Door locks........................................................134

Locking and unlocking from the outside............. 134

Locking and unlocking from the inside............... 135

Automatic door locking/unlocking ...................... 136

Key lock-in prevention function.......................... 137

Battery drainage prevention function.................. 137

2-6. Alarm system...................................................138

Alarm system operation ..................................... 138

Arming the system............................................. 138

Disarming the system ........................................ 139

Alarm system setting ......................................... 140

system (if equipped)..................................... 113

Safety precautions.............................................. 114

Locking and unlocking by holding the access

key fob............................................................. 117

Unlock using PIN Code Access...........................121

Power saving function ........................................123

Power saving function of access key fob ............124

Disabling keyless access function ......................124

Selecting audible signal operation ......................127

Warning chimes and warning indicator ...............127

When access key fob does not operate

properly............................................................127

Replacing battery of access key fob....................127

Replacing access key fob ...................................127

If you have accidentally triggered the alarm

system............................................................. 140

Certification for keyless access with

push-button start system..................................127

Valet mode......................................................... 140

2-7. Child safety locks............................................141

2-8. Windows...........................................................141

Power window operation .................................... 142

2-3. Immobilizer...................................................... 129

Security indicator light........................................129

Key replacement.................................................129

Certification for immobilizer system....................129

2-4. Remote keyless entry system ....................... 130

Locking the doors ..............................................132

Unlocking the doors ...........................................132

Unlocking the rear gate.......................................132

Vehicle finder function........................................132

Sounding a panic alarm ......................................132

Initialization of power window (windows with

off delay function)............................................ 144

2-9. Rear gate..........................................................144

Manual rear gate ................................................ 144

Power rear gate (if equipped) ............................. 145

2-10. Moonroof (if equipped) .................................153

Moonroof switch ................................................ 153

Keys and doors

Anti-entrapment function ....................................154

Sunshade........................................................... 154

^Keys113

The valet key fits only the ignition switch

and door locks. You can keep the glove

box locked when you leave your vehicle

and valet key at a parking facility.

2-1. Keys

NOTE

2-2. Keyless access with

push-button start system (if

equipped)

For models with “keyless access with

push-button start system”, refer to

“Keyless access with push-button start

system” �P113.

NOTE

The following access key fobs are pro-

vided with the vehicle.

Locking/unlocking using the remote

keyless entry system can also be con-

trolled with the buttons on the key. For

details, refer to “Remote keyless entry

system” �P130.

The following keys are provided with the

vehicle.

CAUTION

Do not attach a large key holder or

key case to either key. If it bangs

against your knees while you are

driving, it could turn the ignition

switch from the “ON” position to

the “ACC” or “LOCK” position,

thereby stopping the engine.

1

2

Access key fobs

Key number plate

The “keyless access with push-button start

system” allows the following functions to

be performed when the access key fob is

being carried.

& Key number plate

1

2

3

Master keys

Valet key

Key number plate

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”

�P129.

.

Locking and unlocking of doors, rear

gate and fuel filler lid (For details, refer

to “Locking and unlocking by holding

the access key fob” �P117.)

These keys can be used in the following

locations.

.

Ignition switch

Driver’s door

Glove box (except the valet key)

.

Starting and stopping the engine (For

details, refer to “Starting and stopping

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engine (models with push-button start

system)” �P312.)

& Safety precautions

.

Arming and disarming the alarm sys-

tem (For details, refer to “Alarm system”

�P138.)

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.

NOTE

.

Locking/unlocking using the remote

keyless entry system can also be

controlled with the buttons on the

access key fob. For details, refer to

“Remote keyless entry system”

�P130.

Carefully store the key number plate

supplied with the access key fob. It

is necessary for vehicle repair and

additional registration of access key

fobs. For details, refer to “Key

replacement” �P129.

The radio waves from the transmit-

ting antennas on the vehicle could

adversely affect the operation of

implanted pacemakers and im-

planted defibrillators.

1

2

Release button

Emergency key

.

If you wear electronic 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” mentioned later, and con-

tact the electronic medical equip-

ment manufacturer for more infor-

mation. The radio waves from the

transmitting antennas on the vehicle

could adversely affect the operation

of the electronic medical equipment.

Press the release button of the access key

fob to take out the emergency key.

The emergency key is used for the follow-

ing operations.

An emergency key is attached to each

access key fob.

.

Locking and unlocking the driver’s door

Locking and unlocking the glove box

NOTE

The glove box can be kept locked when

the vehicle and the access key fob (with

the emergency key removed) are left at

a parking facility.

“Radio waves used for the keyless

access with push-button start sys-

tem”

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.

The keyless access with push-

button start system uses radio

waves of the following fre-

quency* in addition to the radio

waves used for the remote key-

less entry system. The radio

waves are periodically output

from the antennas installed on

the vehicle as shown in the

following illustrations.

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

depending on the location of the

access key fob.

*: Radio frequency: 134 kHz

.

The access key fob contains

electronic components. Observe

the following precautions to pre-

vent malfunctions.

–

It is recommended to have the

access key battery replaced at

an authorized SUBARU dealer

to avoid the risk of damage.

–

Do not get the access key fob

wet. If the access key fob gets

wet, wipe it off immediately

and let it dry completely.

1

Antennas

–

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. It

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station and power transmission

lines.

– When products that transmit

radio waves are used, such as

an access key fob or a remote

transmitter key of another vehi-

cle.

– When carrying the access key fob

of your vehicle together with the

access key fob or the remote

transmitter of another vehicle.

– When the access key fob is

placed near wireless communi-

cation equipment such as a cell

phone.

– When the access key fob is

placed near a metallic object.

– When metallic accessories are

attached to the access key fob.

– When carrying the access key fob

with an electronic appliance such

as a laptop computer.

may damage the battery or

cause circuit malfunctions.

the operation of the airplane. in a

bag, take measures to prevent

the buttons from being pressed

accidentally.

–

Do not wash the access key

fob in an ultrasonic washer.

–

Do not leave the access key

fob in humid or dusty loca-

tions. Doing so may cause

malfunctions.

NOTE

.

The operational/non-operational

setting for the keyless access func-

tion can be changed. For the setting

procedure, refer to “Disabling key-

less access function” �P124.

For detailed information about the

operation method for the push-but-

ton ignition switch while the keyless

access function is switched to the

non-operational mode, refer to “Ac-

cess key fob – if access key fob does

not operate properly” �P439.

The keyless access with push-but-

ton start system uses weak radio

waves. The status of the access key

fob and environmental conditions

may interfere with the communica-

tion between the access key fob and

the vehicle under the following con-

ditions, and it may not be possible to

lock or unlock the doors or start the

engine.

–

Keep the access key fob away

from magnetic sources.

Do not leave the access key

fob near a personal computer

or home electrical appliance.

.

–

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.

– When the battery of the access

key fob is discharged.

.

If the access key fob is dropped,

the integrated emergency key in-

side may become loose. Be care-

ful not to lose the emergency key.

.

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 condi-

tions, it is approximately 1 to 2 years.

If the battery becomes fully dis-

charged, replace it with a new one.

When traveling in an airplane, do

not press the button of the ac-

cess key fob. If any button of the

access key fob is pressed, radio

waves are emitted and may affect

– When operating near a facility

where strong radio waves are

transmitted, such as a broadcast

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.

If an access key fob is lost, it is

recommended that all of the remain-

ing access key fobs be reregistered.

For reregistration of an access key

fob, contact a SUBARU dealer.

For a spare access key fob, contact a

SUBARU dealer.

When the steering is locked, the

initialization is completed.

& Locking and unlocking by

holding the access key fob

When the access key fob is carried within

the operating range, the doors, rear gate

and fuel filler lid can be locked/unlocked

just by touching the door handle.

.

Do not leave the access key fob in

the following places.

– On the instrument panel

– On the floor

– Inside the glove box

– Inside the door trim pocket

– On the rear seat

.

Up to 7 access key fobs can be

registered for one vehicle.

NOTE

The vehicle can also be locked/un-

locked with the remote keyless entry

system. For details, refer to “Remote

keyless entry system” �P130.

Do not leave the access key fob in

the storage spaces inside the vehi-

cle, such as the door pocket, dash-

board or inside the corner of the

cargo area. Vibrations may damage

the key fob or turn on the switch,

possibly resulting in a lockout.

After the vehicle battery is dis-

charged or replaced, initialization

of the steering lock system may be

required to start the engine. In this

case, perform the following proce-

dure to initialize the steering lock.

(1) Turn the push-button ignition

switch to the “OFF” position.

For details, refer to “Switching

power status” �P163.

– In the cargo area

If you do, the following situations

may occur.

– The access key fob is mistakenly

locked inside the vehicle.

– A false warning issues although

no malfunction actually occurs.

– No warning issues even when a

malfunction occurs.

! Operating ranges

.

(2) Open and close the driver’s

door.

(3) Wait for approximately 10 sec-

onds.

1

2

Antennas

Operating range (approximately 16 to 32

in (40 to 80 cm))

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indicated operating range, the key-

less access function may not oper-

ate properly.

cell phone, the operating ranges

may be reduced, or the keyless

access function may not operate.

In such a case, perform the proce-

dure described in “Locking and

unlocking” �P440.

The doors may lock or unlock when

the car is being washed or exposed

to a significant amount of water that

contacts the door handle while the

key fob is still in the operating range.

.

When the access key fob is within

the operating range, it is possible for

anyone, even someone who is not

carrying the access key fob, to

operate the keyless access function.

Note that the keyless access func-

tion can be operated only by the

door handle, door lock sensor, rear

gate opener button or rear lock

button in the operating range in

which the access key fob is de-

tected.

It is not possible to lock the doors,

rear gate and fuel filler lid using the

keyless access function when the

access key fob is inside the vehicle.

However, depending on the status of

the access key fob and the environ-

mental conditions, the access key

fob may be locked inside the vehicle.

Before locking the vehicle, make

sure that you have the access key

fob.

.

! How to lock and unlock

It is possible to perform the following

operations when you are carrying the

access key fob.

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LED indicator

When 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.

.

Lock and unlock the doors.

Lock and unlock the rear gate.

Lock and unlock the fuel filler lid.

NOTE

.

It is not possible to lock the doors,

NOTE

rear gate and fuel filler lid using the

keyless access function when the

push-button ignition switch is in the

“ACC” or “ON” position. Refer to

“Switching power status” �P163.

If the door handle is gripped with a

gloved hand, the door lock may not

be released.

.

If the access key fob is placed too

close to the vehicle body, the key-

less access functions may not oper-

ate properly. If it does not operate

properly, repeat the operation from

farther away.

.

When the battery of the access key

fob is discharged, or when operating

it in a location with strong radio

waves or noise (e.g., near a radio

tower, power plant, broadcast sta-

tion or an area where wireless equip-

ment is used), or while talking on a

.

If the access key fob is placed near

the ground or in an elevated location

from the ground, even if it is in the

If the door lock sensor is touched

three times or more repeatedly, the

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system will ignore the sensor opera-

tion.

.

The setting of the hazard warning

sound once and the hazard warning

flashers will flash once.

flasher operation and the volume of

the audible signal can be changed

by your SUBARU dealer. Contact

your SUBARU dealer for details.

Also, the setting of the hazard warn-

ing flasher operation can be chan-

ged by operating the combination

meter display (color LCD). For de-

tails, refer to “Keyless Entry Sys-

tem” �P200.

.

When performing the locking proce-

dure too quickly, locking may not

complete. After performing the lock-

ing procedure, it is recommended to

pull the REAR door handle to con-

firm that the doors have been

locked.

If any of the doors (or the rear gate)

are not fully closed, the following

will occur to alert you that the doors

(or the rear gate) are not properly

closed.

! Locking with the rear lock button

! Locking with the door lock sensor

– An electronic chirp sounds five

times.

– The hazard warning flashers

flash five times.

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Rear lock button

.

It is possible to lock the doors even

when one of the doors is open. After

performing the locking procedure,

close the opened door or rear gate to

lock it.

Within 3 seconds after locking the

doors and the rear gate using the

keyless access function, it is not

possible to unlock doors and/or the

rear gate using the keyless access

function.

Carry the access key fob, close all doors

including the rear gate, and press the rear

lock button. The rear gate, fuel filler lid and

all doors will be locked. Also, an electronic

chirp will sound once and the hazard

warning flashers will flash once.

1

Door lock sensor

Carry the access key fob, close all doors

including the rear gate, and touch the door

lock sensor on the door handle. All doors

including the rear gate and fuel filler lid will

be locked. Also, an electronic chirp will

.

When locking, be sure to carry the

access key fob to prevent locking

the access key fob in the vehicle.

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! Locking with the power rear gate

! Unlocking

! Unlocking rear gate

lock button

1

Rear gate opener button

Carry the access key fob, and touch the

sensor behind the door handle.

1

Power rear gate lock button

Carry the access key fob, and press the

rear gate opener button. Either only the

rear gate will unlock, or all doors and the

fuel filler lid will unlock. Also, an electronic

chirp will sound twice and the hazard

warning flashers will flash twice.

.

The driver’s door handle:

Carry the access key fob, and press the

power rear gate lock button. It will close

automatically, and the rear gate, all doors

and the fuel filler lid will be locked. Also, the

hazard warning flashers will flash once,

and an electronic chirp will sound once.

Either the driver’s door and fuel filler lid will

unlock, or all doors and the fuel filler lid will

unlock.

.

The front passenger’s door handle:

The fuel filler lid, rear gate and all doors will

be unlocked.

Also, an electronic chirp will sound twice

and the hazard warning flashers will flash

twice.

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! Door unlock selection function

& Unlock using PIN Code Ac-

cess

When the door is unlocked using the

keyless access function, only the doors

that were set can be unlocked.

The settings can be changed with the

following methods.

When all doors including the rear gate are

locked, you can unlock the doors (includ-

ing rear gate) without a key by pressing the

rear lock button.

.

The setting can be changed by operat-

ing the combination meter display

(color LCD). Refer to “Keyless Entry

System” �P200.

.

The setting can be changed by a

SUBARU dealer.

1

Rear lock button

NOTE

PIN Code Access will be helpful if the

key fob is accidentally left in the

vehicle. It is recommended that a 5-

digit security code (PIN code) be regis-

tered.

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122

! Registration for a PIN code

Steps

Operation

Time from the previous step

1

2

Turn off the ignition switch.

Close all doors (including rear gate).

—

Press and hold the “ ” button on the access key fob, and press and hold the

rear lock button until a chirp sounds.

3

4

Within 5 seconds

Within 30 seconds

Press and hold the “ ” button on the access key fob until a chirp sounds.

The PIN code is inputted by using the rear lock button within 30 seconds after

the chirp sound of step 4.

For example, to register “32468” as the PIN code, perform the following

procedure.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Press the button three times.

5

Within 30 seconds

After a chirp sounds once, press the button twice.

After a chirp sounds once, press the button four times.

After a chirp sounds once (ding), press the button six times.

After a chirp sounds once (ding), press the button eight times.

Perform step 5 again within approximately 30 seconds after the chirp starts

sounding intermittently.

6

7

—

All doors will be unlocked and locked. Then the PIN code will be registered.

NOTE

Press the “ ” button within 30 seconds of step 6 to end the preparation mode and move on to the registration stage. Unless the

“ ” button is pressed within 30 seconds after step 6, the PIN code registration will be canceled.

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make sure that you can unlock the

cess for 5 minutes.

NOTE

doors using the PIN code.

The PIN code cannot be deleted

while the keyless access function

is disabled by operating the access

key fob.

Reregister the PIN code in the fol-

lowing cases.

– When you forget the PIN code.

– When you want to change the PIN

code.

.

Press the rear lock button ten times

to enter “0”.

.

& Power saving function

Change the PIN code frequently to

protect your vehicle from theft.

If you have lent your vehicle to

another person, confirm that the

PIN code has not been changed or

deleted. If the PIN code has been

changed or deleted, reregister a new

PIN code.

The keyless access function will be dis-

abled in the following cases to protect the

access key fob battery 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 locked.

.

If you make an error during the

registration procedure, press the

“ ” or “ ” button on the access

key fob. Then, start over from the

procedure described in “Prepara-

tion for registering a PIN code”.

To protect your vehicle from theft,

you cannot register a string of the

same five numbers together, such as

“00000”, nor “12345” as a PIN code.

Do not register your vehicle license

plate number or simple numbers

such as “11122” or “12121” as a

PIN code. Doing so will increase the

risk of vehicle theft.

! Unlocking

Operate one of the following items to

recover the keyless access function:

– Unlock the doors by any procedure

other than gripping the front pas-

senger’s door handle.

Perform step 5 described in “Registration

for a PIN code”.

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 con-

tinuously. If this occurs, you cannot

unlock the doors by PIN Code Ac-

.

– Lock the doors.

– Open a door and then close it.

.

Case 2: When the access key fob has

been left in the operating range for 10

minutes or longer while all doors are

locked.

.

Operate one of the following items to

recover the keyless access function:

– Unlock the doors by gripping the

door handle.

.

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.

– Unlock the doors by pressing the

rear gate opener button.

– Lock the doors by touching the door

After registering a new PIN code,

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124

lock sensor.

– Lock or unlock the doors using the

remote keyless entry system.

– Lock or unlock the doors using the

power door locking switch.

– Open either of the front doors.

complete.

NOTE

When the access key fob is in the power

save mode, the keyless access function

and push-button start system will not be

available.

To cancel the power save mode, press one

of the buttons on the access key fob.

.

If the access key is kept in or comes

near the vehicle, the system be-

comes active and both the vehicle

and access key batteries’ energy will

be consumed. If this occurs fre-

quently or continuously, both the

vehicle and access key batteries

can become fully drained.

& Power saving function of ac-

& Disabling keyless access

cess key fob

.

The locking and unlocking function

by the remote keyless entry system

is not disabled.

To start the engine while the func-

tions are disabled, perform the pro-

cedure described in “Starting en-

gine” �P440.

function

This function stops the access key fob

from receiving signals and helps minimize

the battery consumption of the access key

fob.

1. Press the “ ” button twice while hold-

ing the “ ” button.

WARNING

If you wear an implanted pacemaker

or an implanted defibrillator, per-

form the procedure described in

“By operating the driver’s door”

�P125 to disable the keyless access

function. If you perform the proce-

dure described in “By operating the

access key fob” �P124, the opera-

tion of an implanted pacemaker or

implanted defibrillator may be af-

fected by the radio waves from the

transmitter antenna.

! Disabling functions

! By operating the access key fob

If you have registered a PIN code for PIN

Code Access, you can disable the keyless

access function by operating the access

key fob. For details about registering a PIN

code, refer to “Unlock using PIN Code

Access” �P121.

1. Open the driver’s door.

2. Rotate the lock lever toward the lock

position.

When the vehicle is not going to be used

for a long time or when you choose not to

use the keyless access function, the key-

less access function can be disabled.

1

LED indicator

2. Confirm that the LED indicator blinks 4

times to notify that the setting is

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! By operating the driver’s door

3. Press and hold the “ ” button and “

”

button on the access key fob simulta-

neously for more than 5 seconds.

A chirp will sound, and the function will be

disabled.

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126

Steps

Operation

Time from the previous step

Driver’s door status

Close

1

2

3

4

Sit in the driver’s seat, and close the door.

Push “ ” of the power door locking switch.

Open the driver’s door.

—

Close

Within 5 seconds

Close?Open

Open

Push “ ” of the power door locking switch twice.

Open?Close?Open?

Close?Open

5

6

Close and open the driver’s door twice.

Within 10 seconds

Push “ ” of the power door locking switch twice while

the door is open.

Open

7

8

Close and open the driver’s door once.

Close the door.

Within 10 seconds

Within 5 seconds

Open?Close?Open

Open?Close

A chirp will sound, and the functions will be disabled.

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& Selecting audible signal op-

& Replacing battery of access

NOTE

eration

key fob

In steps 4 and 6, press the power door

locking switch slowly. If the switch is

pressed quickly, the functions may not

be disabled.

Using an electronic chirp, the system will

give you an audible signal when the doors

lock and unlock. If desired, you may turn

the audible signal off. For more details,

contact a SUBARU dealer.

Refer to “Replacing battery of access key

fob” �P496.

& Replacing access key fob

Access key fobs can be replaced by a

SUBARU dealer. For more details, contact

a SUBARU dealer.

! Enabling functions

When the procedure to disable the func-

tions is performed again, a chirp will

sound, and the functions are enabled.

NOTE

The setting can be changed by operat-

ing the combination meter display

(color LCD). For details, refer to “Vehi-

cle Setting” �P199.

& Certification for keyless ac-

cess with push-button start

system

NOTE

.

The keyless access function will be

enabled only if you perform the

procedure in the same manner used

to disable the function (for example,

when disabling by operating the

driver’s door, the function will not

be enabled even if you operate the

access key fob).

Press the push-button ignition

switch if you do not know the

procedure in which the keyless

access function was disabled.

– When disabling by operating the

driver’s door: A chirp will not

sound.

.

U.S.-spec. models

& Warning chimes and warning

indicator

FCC ID: HYQ14AHK

FCC ID: Y8PSSPIMB02

FCC ID: Y8PSU19S-3

The keyless access with push-button start

system sounds a warning chime and

flashes the access key warning indicator

on the combination meter in order to

minimize improper operations and help

protect your vehicle from theft.

For details, refer to “Warning chimes and

warning indicator of the keyless access

with push-button start system” �P183.

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.

– When disabling by operating the

access key fob: A chirp will

sound.

& When access key fob does

not operate properly

Refer to “Access key fob – if access key

fob does not operate properly” �P439.

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128

.

Canada-spec. models

– Type 1

– Type 2

NOTE

This 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.

^Immobilizer129

.

Seven (models with “keyless access

with push-button start system”)

NOTE

2-3. Immobilizer

.

To protect your vehicle from theft,

please pay close attention to the

following security precautions:

– Never leave your vehicle unat-

tended with its keys inside.

– Before leaving your vehicle,

close all windows and the moon-

roof, and lock the doors and rear

gate.

The immobilizer system is designed to

prevent an unauthorized person from

starting the engine. Only keys registered

with your vehicle’s immobilizer system can

be used to operate your vehicle. If engine

start is attempted with an unregistered

access key fob or key, the engine will not

start. Even if the engine does start, it will

stop after a few seconds. This system,

however, is not a 100% anti-theft guaran-

tee.

One key that has already been registered

is required in order to register a new key.

NOTE

If you lose a key, the lost key’s ID code

still remains in the memory of the

vehicle’s immobilizer system. For se-

curity reasons, the lost key’s ID code

should be erased from the memory. To

erase the lost key’s ID code, all keys

that will be used are required.

– Do not leave spare keys or any

record of your key number in the

vehicle.

.

The vehicle has a maintenance-free

type immobilizer system.

For details about new key registration

and erasing the lost key’s ID code,

contact your SUBARU dealer.

CAUTION

.

Do not place the key under direct

sunlight or anywhere it may be-

come hot.

& Security indicator light

Refer to “Security indicator light” �P188.

& Certification for immobilizer

Do not get the key wet. If the key

gets wet, wipe it dry with a cloth

immediately.

system

& Key replacement

.

For models with “keyless access

with push-button start system”:

Refer to “Certification for keyless ac-

cess with push-button start system”

�P127.

Your key number plate will be required if

you ever need a replacement key made.

Any new key must be registered for use

with your vehicle’s immobilizer system

before it can be used. The maximum

number of keys that can be registered for

use with one vehicle is as follows.

Do not modify or remove the

system. If modified or removed,

the proper operation of the sys-

tem cannot be guaranteed.

For models without “keyless access

with push-button start system”:

– U.S.-spec. models

.

Four (models without “keyless access

with push-button start system”)

FCC ID: Y8PFJ16-2

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130

– Canada-spec. models

2-4. Remote keyless entry

system

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.

CAUTION

.

Do not expose the remote trans-

mitter to severe shocks, such as

those experienced as a result of

dropping or throwing.

NOTE

.

Do not take the remote transmit-

ter apart except when replacing

the battery.

This 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.

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.

^{Remote keyless entry system}131

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 than the “OFF” position.

Access key fob

Transmitter

1

2

3

4

Lock/arm button

1

2

3

4

Lock/arm button

.

For models without “keyless access

with push-button start system”, the

remote keyless entry system will not

be activated when the key is inserted

in the ignition switch.

The hazard warning flashers will

flash once or twice when the access

key fob/transmitter button is

pressed in the following cases.

– When locking the doors

Unlock/disarm button

Rear gate unlock button

PANIC button

Unlock/disarm button

Rear gate unlock button

PANIC button

The remote keyless entry system has the

following functions.

.

Locking and unlocking the doors, rear

gate and fuel filler lid

Unlocking the rear gate

Sounding a panic alarm

Arming and disarming the alarm sys-

tem. For details, refer to “Alarm system”

�P138.

.

– When unlocking the doors

– When unlocking the rear gate

Operation of the hazard warning

flashers in the above cases can be set

to “On” or “Off” by a SUBARU dealer.

Consult your SUBARU dealer for de-

tails.

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-

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Remote keyless entry system

132

& Locking the doors

& Sounding a panic alarm

NOTE

If the interval between the first and

second presses of the unlock/disarm

button (for unlocking of all of the doors

and the rear gate) is extremely short,

the system may not respond.

Press the lock/arm button to lock all doors,

the rear gate and fuel filler lid. An electro-

nic chirp will sound once and the hazard

warning flashers will flash once.

To activate the alarm, press the “PANIC”

button once.

The horn will sound and the hazard

warning flashers will flash.

To deactivate the panic alarm, press any

button on the remote transmitter. Unless a

button on the remote transmitter is

pressed, the alarm will be deactivated

after approximately 30 seconds.

If any of the doors (or the rear gate) are not

fully closed, the following will occur to alert

you that the doors (or the rear gate) are not

properly closed.

& Unlocking the rear gate

Press the rear gate unlock button to unlock

the rear gate.

An electronic chirp will sound twice and the

hazard warning flashers will flash twice.

.

An electronic chirp sounds five times.

The hazard warning flashers flash five

times.

& Setting audible signal opera-

tion (models without “keyless

access with push-button start

system”)

Using an electronic chirp, the system will

give you an audible signal when the doors

lock and unlock. If desired, you may turn

the audible signal off.

When you close the door, it will automati-

cally lock and then the following will occur.

& Vehicle finder function

Use this function to find your vehicle

parked among many vehicles in a large

parking lot. Provided you are within 30 feet

(10 meters) of the vehicle, pressing the

lock/arm button three times in a 5-second

period will cause your vehicle’s horn to

sound once and its hazard warning

flashers to flash three times.

.

An electronic chirp sounds once.

The hazard warning flashers flash

once.

& Unlocking the doors

Perform the following steps to deactivate

the audible signal. You can also use the

same steps to restore the function.

1. Sit in the driver’s seat and shut all

doors and the rear gate.

Press the unlock/disarm button to unlock

the driver’s door and fuel filler lid. An

electronic chirp will sound twice and the

hazard warning flashers will flash twice. To

unlock all doors and the rear gate, briefly

press the unlock/disarm button a second

time within 5 seconds.

NOTE

If the interval between presses is too

short when you press the lock/arm

button three times, the system may

not respond to the signals from the

remote transmitter.

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& Replacing the battery

NOTE

This 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.

Refer to “Replacing key battery” �P495.

& Replacing lost transmitters

If 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.

2. Press and hold the “ ” of the power

locking switch and pull the key out and

reinsert it into the ignition switch at

least 6 times within 10 seconds after

Step 2.

3. Open and close the driver’s door once

within 10 seconds after Step 3. The

hazard warning flashers flash 3 times

to indicate completion of the setting.

& Certification for remote key-

less entry system

! U.S.-spec. models

FCC ID: CWTB1G077

FCC ID: CWTD1G141

CAUTION

FCC WARNING

Your SUBARU dealer can perform the

above procedure for you. Also, the setting

can be changed using the display. For

details, refer to “Vehicle Setting” �P199.

Changes or modifications not ex-

pressly approved by the party re-

sponsible for compliance could void

the user’s authority to operate the

equipment.

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Door locks

134

charged).

! Canada-spec. models

2-5. Door locks

– Insert the key into the ignition

switch and turn the ignition

switch to “ON”.

& Locking and unlocking from

the outside

NOTE

For details about the alarm system,

refer to “Alarm system” �P138.

If 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:

! How to lock and unlock the vehicle

using the key

.

Models with “keyless access with

push-button start system”:

– Press any button on the access

key fob (except when the access

key fob battery is discharged).

– Press the push-button ignition

switch to “ACC”.

– Carry the access key fob and

perform either of the following

procedures.

1

2

Rotate the key toward the front to lock.

Rotate the key toward the rear to unlock.

– Grip the front door handle.

– Press the rear gate opener

button.

In this case, only the driver’s side door is

locked or unlocked.

.

Models without “keyless access

with push-button start system”:

– Press any button on the remote

transmitter (except when the

transmitter battery is dis-

NOTE

Models with “keyless access with

push-button start system”:

The emergency key is directional. If the

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key cannot be inserted, change the

direction that the grooved side is facing

and insert it again.

& Locking and unlocking from

! Locking using power door lock-

ing switch

the inside

! How to use the lock lever

! How to lock the vehicle without

using the key

To lock the door from outside without the

key, the following methods are available.

! Locking using lock lever

1

2

Press the lock side of the power door

locking switch.*

Close the door.

1

2

Rotate the lock lever rearward to unlock.

Rotate the lock lever forward to lock.

*: For details about the power door locking

switch, refer to “How to operate the power

door locking switches” �P136.

Always make sure that all doors and the

rear gate are closed before starting to

drive.

In this case, all closed doors, the rear gate

and fuel filler lid are locked at the same

time.

1

2

Rotate the lock lever forward.

Close the door.

The red mark on the lock lever appears

when the door is unlocked.

In this way, only the door that was operated

will be locked.

Pull the inside door handle to open an

unlocked door.

NOTE

Make sure that you do not leave the key

inside the vehicle when locking the

doors from the outside without the key.

WARNING

.

Keep all doors locked when you

drive, especially when small chil-

dren are in your vehicle.

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Door locks

136

default setting).

Along with the proper use of

seatbelts and child restraints,

locking the doors reduces the

chance of being thrown out of

the vehicle in an accident.

– When the select lever is shifted into

a position other than the “P” posi-

tion.

For automatic door unlocking

– When the driver’s door is open

(factory default setting).

– When the ignition switch is turned to

OFF.

.

It also helps prevent passengers

from falling out if a door is

accidentally opened, and intru-

ders from unexpectedly opening

doors and entering your vehicle.

– When the select lever is shifted into

the “P” position.

.

Do not pull the front door handle

from inside while driving. The

door could open even if it is

locked.

NOTE

Example

.

The user can change the automatic

1

2

Press to lock.

Press to unlock.

door locking/unlocking setting with

the combination meter. Refer to

“Menu screens” �P199.

When locking the door by operating

power door locking switches, auto-

matic door locking will not operate.

When unlocking the door by operat-

ing power door locking switches,

automatic door unlocking will not

operate.

When getting out of the vehicle from

a rear door, make sure to unlock all

the doors by pushing the unlock

side of the power door locking

switch. If a rear door is unlocked

from the inside door lever then the

door is opened and closed, the Key

lock-in prevention function will be

CAUTION

NOTE

.

Make sure that you do not leave the key

inside the vehicle before locking the

doors from the outside using the power

door locking switches.

Do not pull the front inside door

handle while operating the door

lock. There is a risk that it will not

be possible to open or lock the front

doors.

& Automatic door locking/un-

.

! How to operate the power door

locking

locking switches

All doors, rear gate and the fuel filler lid are

automatically locked or unlocked under

the following conditions.

All doors, the rear gate and fuel filler lid can

be locked and unlocked using the power

door locking switches located on the

driver’s side and the front passenger’s

side doors.

.

For automatic door locking

– When the vehicle speed reaches 12

mph (20 km/h) or higher (factory

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triggered. All doors will be unlocked,

the Key lock-in prevention warning

switch. If a rear door is unlocked

from the inside door lever then the

door is opened and closed, the Key

lock-in prevention function will be

triggered. All doors will be unlocked,

the Key lock-in prevention warning

function.

Item

Switch

Automatically

turning off

indicator “

” will appear and the

position

warning chime will also sound.

Approximately 20

minutes later

Map lights

Dome light

DOOR

—

& Key lock-in prevention func-

Approximately 20

minutes later

indicator “

” will appear and the

tion

warning chime will also sound.

Ignition switch

light

Approximately 20

minutes later

Under the following conditions, all the

doors will not lock when the door lock

switch is pushed with the front door open.

! Non-operation of key lock-in pre-

Approximately 20

minutes later

vention function

Cargo area light DOOR

.

The key is still in the ignition switch

(models without “keyless access with

push-button start system”).

When the system is set so that it does not

operate, the doors are locked by the

following operation.

Approximately 20

minutes later

Rear gate light

DOOR

(if equipped)

.

The ignition switch is in the “ACC” or

“ON” position (models with “keyless

access with push-button start system”).

.

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.

NOTE

.

The default setting for this function

is set as “operational”. The opera-

tional/non-operational setting of this

function can be changed by a

SUBARU dealer. Contact your

SUBARU dealer to change the

setting.

NOTE

.

When leaving the vehicle, make sure

you are holding the key before lock-

ing the doors.

.

The factory setting (default setting)

for this function is set as “opera-

tional”. This function’s operational/

non-operational setting can be

changed by a SUBARU dealer. Con-

tact a SUBARU dealer for details.

When getting out of the vehicle from

a rear door, make sure to unlock all

the doors by pushing the unlock

side of the power door locking

.

When leaving the vehicle, please

make sure that all doors and the rear

gate are completely closed.

The battery drainage prevention

function does not operate while the

key is in the ignition switch.

& Battery drainage prevention

function

If a door or the rear gate is not completely

closed, the interior lights will remain

illuminated as a result. However, several

lights are automatically turned off by the

battery drainage prevention function to

prevent the battery from discharging. The

following interior lights are affected by this

.

Alarm system

138

The notifications regarding the map

lights, dome light and cargo area light

are deactivated as the factory setting. A

SUBARU dealer can activate the sys-

tem. Contact your SUBARU dealer for

details.

& Alarm system operation

When the alarm system is armed, it is

triggered by the opening any of the doors,

the rear gate or engine hood.

The alarm system will activate the follow-

ing alarms when triggered.

2-6. Alarm system

The alarm system helps to protect your

vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn

sounds and the hazard warning flashers

flash if someone attempts to break into

your vehicle.

.

The vehicle’s horn will sound for 30

seconds.

& Arming the system

The alarm system becomes armed when

the following operation is performed.

1. Close all windows and the moonroof (if

equipped) and turn the ignition switch

to the “OFF” position.

2. Carry the key and get out of the

vehicle.

3. Make sure that the engine hood is

locked.

4. Lock the doors using any of the

following methods.

For models with “keyless access with

push-button start system”:

The system can be armed or disarmed

with the keyless access function or access

key fob.

The system will not be activated when the

push-button ignition switch is in the “ACC”

or “ON” position.

.

The hazard warning flashers will flash

for 30 seconds.

If any of the doors, the rear gate or engine

hood remains open after the 30-second

period, the horn will continue to sound for a

maximum of 3 minutes. If the door, rear

gate or engine hood is closed while the

horn is sounding, the horn will stop

sounding with a delay of up to 30 seconds.

For models without “keyless access

with push-button start system”:

The system can be armed or disarmed

with the remote transmitter.

The system will not be activated when the

key is inserted into the ignition switch.

NOTE

. Locking using the remote keyless

entry system. For details, refer to

“Remote keyless entry system”

�P130.

. Locking using the keyless access

function (if equipped). For details,

refer to “Locking with the door lock

sensor” �P119.

. Locking using the power door lock-

ing switch. For details, refer to

“Locking using power door locking

switch” �P135.

The alarm system can be set to trigger

the illumination of the following interior

lights.

.

Map lights (illuminates only when

the door interlock switch is in the

“DOOR” position)

Dome light (illuminates only when

the dome light switch is in the

“DOOR” position)

Cargo area light (illuminates only

when the cargo area light switch is in

the “DOOR” position)

Your vehicle’s alarm system has been set

for activation at the time of shipment from

the factory. You can set the system for

deactivation yourself or have it done by

your SUBARU dealer.

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. Locking using the rear lock button.

For details, refer to “Locking with the

rear lock button” �P119.

. Locking using the power rear gate

lock button. For details, refer to

“Locking with the power rear gate

lock button” �P120.

warning flashers flash five times to

alert you that the doors (or the rear

gate) are not properly closed. When

you close the door, doors will auto-

matically lock and the system will

automatically arm in 30 seconds.

access function (models with

“keyless access with push-but-

ton start system”).

– Any door (including the rear gate

and engine hood) is opened.

– The ignition switch is turned to

the “ON” position (models with-

out “keyless access with push-

button start system”).

5. Approximately 30 seconds later, the

system will enter surveillance state.

When the system is in surveillance state,

the security indicator light will then flash

slowly (twice approximately every 2 sec-

onds), indicating that the system has been

armed for surveillance.

– Push-button ignition switch is

turned to the “ACC” position

(models with “keyless access

with push-button start system”).

& Disarming the system

Perform either of the following procedures.

NOTE

.

The system can be armed even if the

windows and/or moonroof are open.

Always make sure that they are fully

closed before arming the system.

The 30-second standby time can be

eliminated if you prefer. Have it

performed by your SUBARU dealer.

If any of the following actions is

done during the standby period, the

system will not switch to the surveil-

lance state.

.

Briefly press a button (for less than 2

seconds) on the access key fob/remote

transmitter.

Carry the access key fob and perform

either of the following procedures

(models with “keyless access with

push-button start system”).

– Grip the front door handle.

– Press the rear gate opener button.

– Unlock using the PIN Code Access.

.

Security indicator light

NOTE

.

All doors, the rear gate and fuel filler

lid will lock, an electronic chirp will

sound once, the hazard warning

flashers will flash once, and the

security indicator light will start

flashing rapidly.

– Doors (including the rear gate)

are unlocked using the access

key fob/remote transmitter.

– Doors (including the rear gate)

are unlocked using the keyless

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.

.

If any of the doors or the rear gate is

not fully closed, an electronic chirp

sounds five times and the hazard

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Alarm system

140

3. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”

position.

! Emergency disarming

NOTE

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.

The system can be disarmed if you turn the

ignition switch from the “LOCK”/“OFF”

position to the “ON” position with a

registered key/access key fob.

Only registered keys will stop the

alarm. If the immobilizer transponder

is not registered, the alarm will not

stop.

4. Hold down “ ” of the driver’s power

door locking switch, open the driver’s

door within the following 1 second, and

wait 10 seconds without releasing the

switch. The setting will then be chan-

ged as follows.

& Valet mode

When you choose the valet mode, the

alarm system does not operate. In valet

mode, the remote transmitter is used only

for locking and unlocking the doors and

rear gate and panic activation.

Setting

status

Combination

meter display

Horn

Activate

AL ON

Once

Twice

NOTE

Deactivate

AL OFF

For models with “keyless access with

push-button start system”, if the ac-

cess key fob battery is discharged,

perform the procedure described in

“Switching power status” �P440. In

such a case, replace the battery im-

mediately. Refer to “Replacing battery

of access key fob” �P496.

To enter the valet mode, change the

setting of your vehicle’s alarm system to

deactivation mode. Refer to “Alarm system

setting” �P140. The security indicator

light will continue to flash once every 3

seconds, indicating that the system is in

the valet mode.

NOTE

You may have the above setting change

done by your SUBARU dealer.

& If you have accidentally trig-

gered the alarm system

! To stop the alarm

To exit valet mode, change the setting of

your vehicle’s alarm system to activation

mode. Refer to “Alarm system setting”

�P140.

Do any of the following operations:

& Alarm system setting

To change the setting of your vehicle’s

alarm system for activation or deactiva-

tion, do the following.

.

Press any button on the access key fob/

remote transmitter.

.

Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”

position (models without “keyless ac-

cess with push-button start system”).

1. Disarm the alarm system. Refer to

“Disarming the system” �P139.

2. Sit in the driver’s seat and shut all

doors, the rear gate and engine hood.

.

Turn the push-button ignition to the

“ACC” position (models with “keyless

access with push-button start system”).

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further jamming, entrapment or mal-

function.

2-7. Child safety locks

2-8. Windows

– The closing window slides down

slightly and stops.

WARNING

– The opening window stops slid-

ing down.

To avoid serious personal injury

caused by entrapment, always con-

form to the following instructions

without exception.

.

The power window system may

detect resistance, an impact or an

abnormality in the following cases.

– A substantial sized object is

caught between the window and

the window frame.

– A foreign object is caught be-

tween the window and the win-

dow frame.

– The vehicle drives over a deep

pothole.

The window cannot be closed for a

few seconds after the window is

automatically stopped by the sys-

tem.

.

When operating the power win-

dows, be extremely careful to

prevent anyone’s body parts or

any other objects from being

caught in the window.

.

Always lock the passengers’ win-

dows using the lock switch when

children are riding in the vehicle.

Each rear door has a child safety lock.

When the child safety lock lever is in the

lock position, the door cannot be opened

from the inside. The door can only be

opened from the outside.

.

Always carry the key when you

leave the vehicle for safety rea-

sons and never allow an unat-

tended child to remain in the

vehicle. Failure to follow this

procedure could result in injury

to a child operating the power

window.

WARNING

Always turn the child safety locks to

the “LOCK” position when children

sit in the rear seat. Serious injury

could result if a child accidentally

opens the door and falls out.

NOTE

.

If the power window system detects

resistance, an impact or abnormal-

ity, the window operation may be

automatically stopped to prevent

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142

.

Passenger’s side power window

switches:

& Power window operation

! Operating the window

! Power window switches

.

Driver’s side power window switches:

With one-touch auto up and down feature

1

2

3

4

Automatically close*

Close

Open

Each passenger’s window can be con-

trolled by the power window switch located

on the door.

1

2

For front left window (with one-touch auto

up and down feature)

For front right window (with one-touch

auto up and down feature (if equipped))

Automatically open*

These switches illuminate when activated.

*: To stop the window halfway, operate the

switch to the opposite side.

3

4

5

For rear left window

For rear right window

Lock switch

All door windows can be controlled by the

power window switch cluster on the driver

side door.

These switches illuminate when activated.

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“Initialization of power window (win-

dows with off delay function)” �P144.

.

You cannot close the window for a

few seconds after the anti-entrap-

ment function operates.

! Anti-entrapment function (windows

with off delay function)

! Off delay function (if equipped)

The windows can be operated for approxi-

mately 40 seconds even after the ignition

switch is turned to the “ACC” or “OFF”

position. If a front door is opened within 40

seconds, the off delay function is can-

celed.

While closing the window, if the window

senses a substantial enough object

trapped between the window and the

window frame, it automatically moves

down slightly and stops.

If a foreign object is caught while window is

opening, the window will stop.

! Locking the passengers’ windows

Without one-touch auto up and down

feature

CAUTION

1

2

Close

Open

.

Never attempt to test the power

window operation using body

parts.

NOTE

Avoid the following.

If an object is caught just before

the window fully closes, the sys-

tem may not operate properly.

.

Continuously operating a switch in

the same direction after the window

is fully closed or fully opened.

Continuously operating three or

more switches all at once in the

same direction after the windows

are fully closed or fully opened.

NOTE

.

If a window detects an impact similar

to that caused by trapping an object

(for example, when the vehicle en-

counters a deep pothole), the anti-

entrapment function may operate.

1

2

Lock

Unlock

The lock switch is in the lock position, the

rear windows cannot be operated by the

driver’s side switches. The passenger’s

side switches and the rear seat side

switches are not operational either.

Either of the operations described

above may cause the power window

breaker to operate making it impossible

to open or close the window. Be sure to

initialize the power windows. Refer to

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144

When the indicator on the window

switches does not illuminate, the window

switch cannot be operated.

.

Automatic door locking/unlocking: Re-

fer to “Automatic door locking/unlock-

ing” �P136.

2-9. Rear gate

CAUTION

To open:

& Initialization of power window

(windows with off delay func-

tion)

If the one-touch auto up and down function

or off delay function does not operate

properly, operate each window according

to the following procedure in order to

initialize the power window system.

When loading and unloading cargo,

be careful not to come in contact

with the hot engine exhaust gas or

the exhaust pipe, because they

could burn you.

NOTE

1. Close the door.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”

position.

Avoid keeping the rear gate open for

more than a few hours. Doing so may

drain the vehicle battery.

3. Open the window completely and then

press and hold down the power win-

dow switch for approximately 1 sec-

ond.

4. Close the window completely and then

pull and hold the power window switch

for approximately 1 second.

& Manual rear gate

The rear gate can be locked and unlocked

using any of the following systems.

Rear gate opener button

1. Unlock the rear gate.

2. Press and hold the rear gate opener

button. The rear gate will open slightly.

.

Power door locking switch: Refer to

“Locking and unlocking from the inside”

�P135.

Keyless access with the push-button

start system (if equipped): Refer to

“Keyless access with push-button start

system” �P113.

3. Hold the rear gate and lift it up slowly.

NOTE

If the rear gate cannot be opened due to

a discharged vehicle battery, a mal-

function in the door locking/unlocking

system or other causes, the rear gate

can be unlocked by manually operating

the rear gate lock release lever. For the

.

Remote keyless entry system: Refer to

“Remote keyless entry system”

�P130.

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procedure, refer to “Rear gate – if the

rear gate cannot be opened” �P441.

.

Do not close the rear gate by

pulling the handle from inside the

cargo space. There is a danger of

your hand being caught and

injured.

& Power rear gate (if equipped)

WARNING

To close:

.

When operating the power rear

gate, observe the following pre-

cautions. Ignoring the precau-

tions may result in an injury (e.

g., anyone’s body is hit against

the rear gate or is caught in the

rear gate, etc.)

CAUTION

.

Do not jam a plastic bag in or

place cellophane tape on the rear

gate stays or scratch the stays

while loading or unloading cargo.

Doing so could cause leakage of

gas from the stays, which may

result in their inability to hold the

rear gate open.

–

Make sure there are no people

around the rear gate.

–

Never let anyone get close to

the rear gate.

.

When closing the rear gate, be

sure to prevent anyone’s body

parts or any other objects from

being caught in the rear gate.

Lower the rear gate slowly and push down

firmly until the latch engages.

The rear gate can be lowered easily if you

pull it down holding the handle.

Be careful not to hit your head or

face on the rear gate when open-

ing or closing the rear gate and

when loading or unloading cargo.

Otherwise, serious personal in-

jury may be caused by entrap-

ment.

WARNING

.

To prevent dangerous exhaust

gas from entering the vehicle,

always keep the rear gate closed

while the engine is running.

.

After opening the rear gate on a

slope using the power rear gate

feature, the rear gate may close.

Make sure that the rear gate has

stopped completely after open-

ing it.

Do not attempt to shut the rear

gate while holding the handle.

When leaving the vehicle, always

carry the key for safety and never

allow an unattended child to

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146

.

If you try to open the rear gate using

the power rear gate function imme-

diately after closing the rear gate

using the power rear gate function,

an electronic chirp will sound and

the rear gate will not open. Wait for a

while before trying to open the rear

gate via the power rear gate func-

tion.

If either of the operating conditions

has not been satisfied while operat-

ing the power rear gate, an electro-

nic chirp will sound and the power

rear gate will be deactivated. In this

case, the rear gate may stop opening

or closing suddenly.

The power rear gate operates only when

all of the following conditions are satisfied.

remain in the vehicle. Doing so

could result in injury to the child

operating the power rear gate.

.

The vehicle is stopped completely.

The outside temperature is within a

range of −228F to 1408F (from −308C to

608C).

.

The driver should be aware of and

pay careful attention to his/her

responsibilities.

.

The ignition switch is in the “LOCK”/

“OFF” or “ACC” position. Or, the ignition

switch is in the “ON” position and the

select lever is in the “P” position.

Use the power rear gate only

when the area around the rear

gate is clearly visible and when

you have checked that there is no

danger of people being caught in

the gate.

We recommend using the power rear gate

function in most circumstances instead of

manual operation.

CAUTION

NOTE

.

Do not press the power rear gate

button repeatedly while the power

rear gate is operating. Otherwise,

the system may ignore the button

operation in order to avoid being

damaged.

If the vehicle starts to move while the

power rear gate is operating, the

system sounds a buzzer and closes

the rear gate automatically. At this

time, if the system detects jamming,

it will deactivate the power rear gate

and the rear gate will not be closed. If

this occurs, close the rear gate

manually. For details, refer to “Man-

ual rear gate” �P144.

.

When closing the rear gate after

opening it, make sure to use the

power rear gate. If the rear gate is

closed manually with extra force,

the power rear gate may be

damaged.

! Operation

NOTE

.

The rear gate will remain unlocked

even after closing it. Always lock the

rear gate when leaving the vehicle.

If you cannot open/close the rear

gate by performing the operation

described here, a short electronic

chirp will sound three times (beep,

beep, beep).

.

Do not install any accessories

other than genuine SUBARU

parts on the rear gate. If the

weight of rear gate increases

excessively, the rear gate stays

cannot support the rear gate

sufficiently when opening the

rear gate. Also, the power rear

gate may not function properly or

may malfunction.

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will open automatically. Then an electronic

chirp and the hazard warning flashers will

operate as follows:

! By the power rear gate button

(other than the buttons on the

rear gate)

.

When operating the power rear gate

button on the instrument panel/trans-

mitter: sounds and flashes twice.

.

When operating the power rear gate

button on the access key fob: sounds

and flashes four times.

NOTE

.

If the rear gate cannot be opened by

operating the power rear gate button

on the instrument panel, unlock it

with the keyless access function or

the remote keyless entry system.

Then, it will be possible to open the

power rear gate using the power rear

gate button on the instrument panel.

The factory setting (default setting)

of the operation for the “ ” button

on the access key fob or the trans-

mitter is pressing and holding. This

setting can be changed to non-

operation or pressing twice at

SUBARU dealers. For more details,

contact a SUBARU dealer.

Power rear gate button on the access key

fob

Power rear gate button on the instrument

panel

.

Power rear gate button on the transmitter

To open the rear gate:

Press and hold the power rear gate button

when the rear gate is closed. The rear gate

To pause the opening rear gate:

Briefly press the power rear gate button

while the rear gate is being opened. Then

an electronic chirp will sound twice and the

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148

hazard warning flashers will flash twice.

If you press the power rear gate button

again, the rear gate will close.

NOTE

The factory setting (default setting) of

the operation for the “ ” button on

the access key fob or the transmitter is

pressing and holding. This setting can

be changed to non-operation or press-

ing twice at SUBARU dealers. For more

details, contact a SUBARU dealer.

You can open the rear gate by pressing the

power rear gate button briefly while the

rear gate is being closed.

! By the buttons on the rear gate

NOTE

After performing the following proce-

dures, an electronic chirp will sound

twice and the hazard warning flashers

will flash twice.

Power rear gate button on the inside edge

of the rear gate

1

2

Power rear gate button

Power rear gate lock button

To open the rear gate:

1. For models with “keyless access with

push-button start system”, carry the

access key fob. For models without

“keyless access with push-button start

system”, unlock the rear gate.

2. Briefly press the rear gate opener

button when the rear gate is closed.

NOTE

The rear gate cannot be paused when it

is in the approximately 2 in (5 cm) range

from the fully closed position. The

system will ignore any button operation

and the rear gate will continue to open.

The rear gate will open automatically.

To close the rear gate:

To pause the opening rear gate:

Briefly press either of the following buttons

while the rear gate is being opened.

Press and hold the power rear gate button.

Then an electronic chirp will sound twice

and the hazard warning flashers will flash

twice. If you briefly press the power rear

gate button again, the rear gate will open.

Rear gate opener button

.

Rear gate opener button

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.

Power rear gate button on the inside

edge of the rear gate

To close the rear gate:

Briefly press either of the following but-

tons.

! By manual operation

To open the rear gate:

Lift up the rear gate, when the rear gate at

midway position. The rear gate will open

automatically.

If you press the power rear gate button

again, the rear gate will close. You can

open the rear gate by pressing the power

rear gate button briefly while the rear gate

is being closed.

.

Rear gate opener button

Power rear gate button on the inside

edge of the rear gate

To close the rear gate:

Pull down the rear gate when the rear gate

is opened. The rear gate will close auto-

matically.

If you press the power rear gate button

again, the rear gate will open.

To Lock the doors using the power rear

gate lock button:

NOTE

.

If the rear gate is moved slowly, it

may not operate automatically open

or close.

When leaving the vehicle, make sure

that all doors and the rear gate are

completely locked.

Carry the access key fob, and press the

power rear gate lock button. All doors, the

rear gate and the fuel filler lid are locked,

and the rear gate will be closed. Also, the

hazard warning flashers will flash once,

and an electronic chirp will sound once.

! Manual operation

NOTE

.

By pushing the power rear gate lock

button for more than 2 seconds, all

doors are locked, however, the auto

door closing function of the rear

gate will be canceled.

If any of the doors is not fully closed,

the outside warning chime sounds

five times to alert you that the doors

are not properly closed.

NOTE

Using the power rear gate operation is

recommended. Manual operation will

require physical effort.

The rear gate cannot be paused when it

is in the approximately 2 in (5 cm) range

from the fully closed position. The

system will ignore any button operation

and the rear gate will continue to open.

The power rear gate can be closed

manually. Refer to “Manual rear gate”

�P144.

.

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150

Your desired rear gate height can be

registered.

gate button on the inside edge of the

rear gate until an electronic chirp is

heard and the hazard warning flashers

flash three times. The electronic chirp

and the flashing hazard warning

flashers confirm the selected rear gate

height has been registered.

! Memory function

Registration of the rear gate height:

To register the rear gate height, perform

the following procedures.

1. Open the rear gate using the power

rear gate function.

2. With the rear gate at the desired

height, stop it using the power rear

gate function.

3. Press the memory switch to select the

“ON” status.

NOTE

.

To change the registered height,

press the memory switch to select

the “OFF” status and perform the

registering procedure again.

.

It is possible to register the height

from approximately 2 in (5 cm) or

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