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! Headlight aim adjustment
11-24. Replacing key battery
The access key fob/transmitter battery
may be discharged under the following
conditions.
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The operation of the keyless access
function is unstable.
The operating distance of the remote
keyless entry system is unstable.
The transmitter does not operate prop-
erly when used within the standard
distance.
2. Turn screw B the same number of turns
and in the same direction as step 1.
Replace the battery with a new one.
& Safety precautions
CAUTION
1
Adjustment direction mark
1. Turn screw A clockwise or counter-
clockwise to adjust it.
NOTE
.
If the headlight aim cannot be ad-
justed, contact your SUBARU deal-
er.
Remember the direction of the rotation
and number of rotations.
.
Do not let dust, oil or water get on
or in the access key fob/transmit-
ter when replacing the battery.
.
To inspect the headlight aim posi-
tion, consult a SUBARU dealer.
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.
Before replacing the battery, re-
move any static electricity.
Be careful not to touch or damage
the printed circuit board in the
access key fob/transmitter when
replacing the battery.
.
Be careful not to allow children to
touch the battery and any re-
moved parts; children could
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swallow them.
& Replacing battery of access
key fob
.
.
There is a danger of an explosion
if the battery is incorrectly re-
placed. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type of the
battery.
CAUTION
When removing or reinstalling the
access key fob cover, make sure that
the plastic part does not come off or
become misaligned.
Batteries should not be exposed
to excessive heat such as bright
sunlight, fire or the like.
Battery: Button battery CR2032 or
equivalent
NOTE
.
Replace only with the same or
2. Wrap a flat-head screwdriver with vinyl
tape or a cloth, and insert it in the gap
to remove the cover.
equivalent type of battery recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according
to local laws.
Mount the battery in the correct
orientation to prevent fluid leakage.
Be careful not to bend the terminals.
It may result in a malfunction.
It is recommended that the battery
be replaced by a SUBARU dealer.
Use a new battery.
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.
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After replacing the battery, confirm
that the transmitter functions prop-
erly.
1
2
Release button
Emergency key
1. Take out the emergency key.
3. Take out the battery using a flat-head
screwdriver with vinyl tape or a cloth.
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& Replacing transmitter battery
Battery: Button battery CR1620 or
equivalent
4. Insert a new battery with its positive (+)
side facing upward as shown in the
figure.
2. Remove the transmitter case from the
key head.
1. Wrap a flat-head screwdriver with vinyl
tape or a cloth. Open the key head
using a flat-head screwdriver.
3. Open the transmitter case by releasing
the hooks.
5. Attach the cover to the access key fob
by fitting the projections and recesses
together.
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Negative (ā) side facing up
4. Replace the old battery with a new
battery making sure to install the new
battery with the negative (ā) side facing
up.
5. Put together the transmitter case by
fitting the hooks on the case.
6. Reinstall the transmitter case in the
key head.
7. Refit the removed half of the key head.
