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EnglishKeys and doors -> Keyless access with push-button start for your Subaru Forester 2019-2024
Keys 113
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.
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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
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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.
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.
.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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Rear gate opener button
Carry the access key fob, and touch the
sensor behind the door handle.
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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.
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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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! 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).
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—
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
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—
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.
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.
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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.
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—
Close
Within 5 seconds
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
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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.
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.
