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mote engine start system.
! Operation indicator flashing in
7-6. Remote engine start
system (dealer option)
green
NOTE
1. Check that the select lever is set in the
“P” position.
2. Depress the brake pedal and keep it.
3. Press the push-button ignition switch
while turning the steering wheel left
and right.
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The length of time for which it is
acceptable to allow the engine to
remain idling may be bound by local
laws and regulations. Check the
local rules when using the remote
engine start system.
WARNING
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There are some general precau-
tions when starting the engine.
Carefully read the precautions
described in “General precau-
tions when starting engine”
�P310.
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When taking your vehicle in for
service, it is recommended that you
inform the service personnel that
your vehicle is equipped with a
remote engine start system.
! Operation indicator flashing in
orange
There may be a malfunction in the steering
lock function. Immediately contact your
nearest SUBARU dealer.
Do not remote start a vehicle in an
enclosed environment (e.g.
closed garage). Prolonged opera-
tion of a motor vehicle in an
enclosed environment can cause
a harmful build-up of carbon
monoxide. Carbon monoxide is
harmful to your health. Exposure
to high levels of carbon monox-
ide can cause headaches, dizzi-
ness or in extreme cases uncon-
sciousness and/or death.
& Remote engine starter trans-
ceiver (fob)
The remote engine start system allows you
to start the engine from outside the vehicle.
In addition, the remote engine start system
can activate the heater or air conditioner,
providing you with a comfortable cabin
upon entry. For more details, refer to the
Owner’s Manual supplement for the re-
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Fob button
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engine start system, the following will
occur.
starting (or stop the engine if running) and
sound the horn twice if any of the following
conditions is detected. In addition, the fob
will flash and beep 3 times.
! Starting the engine
NOTE
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The side marker lights, tail lights, and
parking lights remain illuminated.
The fob button flashes once every 3
seconds.
All vehicle doors (including rear gate)
and the engine hood must be closed
prior to activating the remote engine
start system. Any open entry point will
prevent starting or cause the engine to
stop.
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The total run-time has exceeded 20
minutes.
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The brake pedal is depressed.
A key is in the ignition switch.
The engine hood is open.
The engine idle speed exceeds 3,500
rpm.
The power windows are disabled.
If the engine turns over but does not start
(or starts and stalls) the remote engine
start system will power off and then
attempt to start the engine 3 additional
times. The system will not attempt to
restart the engine if it determines a vehicle
malfunction is preventing starting. If the
engine does not start after 3 additional
attempts, the remote engine start request
will be aborted.
The remote engine start system is acti-
vated by pressing the fob button on your
remote engine starter transceiver (fob)
twice within 3 seconds. If the fob is within
operating range of the system and the start
request is received, the following will
occur.
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The security alarm is triggered.
The select lever is not in the “P”
position.
If the system detects any door (including
the rear gate) open during operation, it will
prevent starting or stop the engine, and
sound the horn and flash side marker
lights, tail lights, and parking lights 6 times.
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The fob flashes and beeps once.
The horn sounds once.
The side marker lights, tail lights, and
parking lights flash once.
! Stopping the engine
Press and hold the fob button for at least 2
seconds to stop the engine. The fob will
flash and beep three times, indicating the
engine has stopped. If the stop request is
not received (for example, if the user is too
far away from the vehicle), the fob will
continue to flash once every 3 seconds.
The system will automatically stop the
engine after 15 minutes.
In addition to the items above, if the
vehicle’s engine management system
determines there is a safety risk due to a
vehicle-related problem, the vehicle will
power down and the horn will sound 3
times.
The system will check certain safety
preconditions before starting, and if all
conditions are met, the engine will start
within 5 seconds. After the engine starts,
the following will occur.
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The fob flashes and beeps twice.
The horn sounds once.
The side marker lights, tail lights, and
parking lights flash once.
NOTE
! Remote start safety features
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If the alarm system is armed at the
time of remote engine starter activa-
tion (the security indicator light on
For safety and security reasons, the
remote engine start system will prevent
While the engine is idling via the remote
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the combination meter is flashing),
the alarm system will remain armed
throughout the remote start run
cycle.
If the alarm system is disarmed at
the time of remote engine starter
activation (the security indicator
light on the combination meter is
not flashing), the alarm system will
remain disarmed throughout the
remote start run cycle.
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! Remote start operation - fob con-
firmation
Your remote engine starter fob is a
bidirectional transceiver that can confirm
system operation with several different
visual and audible indications. The fob’s
LED-backlit button and internal piezo
buzzer will indicate status of the system
using the following flash and beep se-
quences, provided the fob is within opera-
tional range of the system.
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Fob Indication
Precondition
Meaning
Flash
Beep
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Continuous while button is
held down
Fob start button is being pressed
The fob is transmitting an RF signal
1 flash
1 beep
2 beeps
Engine start request received
Engine started successfully
Engine idling
2 flashes
User attempts to start engine by pressing fob
button twice within 3 sec
1 flash every 3 sec
3 flashes
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3 beeps
Vehicle is in range but engine not started
Engine idling
1 flash every 3 sec
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Engine idling by remote engine start operation
Engine stopped by system time-out or for safety
reasons (see sections above)
3 flashes
3 beeps
3 beeps
3 flashes
Engine stopped by user request
User attempts to stop engine by pressing and
holding fob button for at least 2 sec
Stop request not received. Engine still idling.
1 flash every 3 sec
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The engine hood is closed.
The push-button ignition switch is in the
“OFF” position.
& Alternate operation method
for models with “keyless ac-
cess with push-button start
system”
& Entering the vehicle while it is
running via remote start
(models without “keyless ac-
cess with push-button start
system”)
! When starting the engine
To start the engine with remote engine
start system, briefly press the lock button
twice within 2 seconds, then press and
hold the lock button for 3 seconds.
1. Unlock the vehicle doors using the
remote keyless entry system.
NOTE
1. Press the lock button briefly. The
hazard warning flashers then flash
once and the keyless buzzer chirps
once.
2. Within 2 seconds, press the lock button
briefly again. The hazard warning
flashers then flash once again, and
the keyless buzzer chirps once again.
3. After step 2, immediately press and
hold the lock button. Some exterior
lights then flash three times, and the
horn will honk once.
4. Approximately 3 seconds after step 3,
release the lock button. The engine will
then start successfully.
If the vehicle’s doors are unlocked
manually using the key, the vehicle’s
alarm system will trigger (if the alarm
system is armed prior to activating the
remote engine start system) and the
engine will turn off. Perform either of
the following procedures to disarm the
alarm system. Refer to “Alarm system”
�P138.
Access key fob
1
Lock button
– Insert the key into the ignition
switch and turn it to the “ON”
position.
– Press any button on the remote
keyless entry transmitter.
An access key fob can be used as the
remote engine start transmitter. Operate
the lock button to start or stop the engine
as follows.
! Before starting the engine
2. Enter the vehicle. The engine will shut
down when any door or rear gate is
opened.
3. Insert the key into the ignition switch
and turn it to the “START” position to
restart the engine.
! When stopping the engine
Before using the remote engine start
system to start the engine, confirm the
following conditions.
Press and hold the lock button to stop the
engine with remote engine start system.
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The select lever is in the “P” position.
All doors including the rear gate are
closed.
! Remote start safety features
For detailed information, refer to “Remote
start safety features” �P316.
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engine starter transceiver (fob) will
flash and beep 3 times to indicate that
the remote start system has been shut
down.
transmitters). New remote engine start
transmitters can be programmed accord-
ing to the following procedure.
1. Open the driver’s door (the driver’s
door must remain open throughout the
entire process).
& Entering the vehicle while it is
running via remote start
(models with “keyless access
with push-button start sys-
tem”)
1. Unlock the vehicle doors using the
keyless access function and remote
keyless entry system.
& Enteringthe vehicle following
remote engine start shut-
down
An alarm trigger may occur if the vehicle is
opened by the remote keyless entry
transmitter within a few seconds immedi-
ately following remote engine start shut-
down.
2. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
3. Turn the ignition switch to “ON” then
“LOCK”/“OFF”, back to “ON” then
“LOCK”/“OFF”, back to “ON” then
“LOCK”/“OFF”, then back to “ON”
again and leave the ignition “ON”
throughout the programming process.
4. The system will flash the side marker
lights, tail lights and parking lights and
honk the horn three times, indicating
that the system has entered the trans-
mitter learn mode.
5. Press and release the “ ” button on
the transmitter that you want to pro-
gram.
6. The system will flash the side marker
lights, tail lights and parking lights and
honk the horn one time, indicating that
the system has learned the transmitter.
Upon successful programming, the
remote start confirmation transmitter
button will flash one time.
NOTE
If the vehicle’s doors are unlocked
manually using the key, the vehicle’s
alarm system will trigger (if the alarm
system is armed prior to activating the
remote engine start system) and the
engine will turn off. Perform either of
the following procedures to disarm the
alarm system. Refer to “Alarm system”
�P138.
& Pre-heating or pre-cooling
the interior of the vehicle
Before exiting the vehicle, set the tem-
perature controls to the desired setting and
operation. After the system starts the
engine, the heater or air conditioning will
activate and heat or cool the interior to
your setting.
– Turn the push-button ignition
switch to the “ACC” or “ON”
position.
– Press any button on the access
key fob.
& Remote transmitter program
(Remote engine starter
transceiver)
New transmitters can be programmed to
the remote engine start system in the
event that a transmitter is lost, stolen,
damaged or additional transmitters are
desired (the system will accept up to eight
2. Enter the vehicle. The engine will
remain running provided the access
key fob is present and detected by the
vehicle.
3. Press the push-button ignition switch
once while depressing the brake pedal
before driving your vehicle. The remote
7. Repeat step 5 for any additional
transmitters (the system will accept
up to eight transmitters).
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8. The system will exit the transmitter
learn mode if the key is turned to the
“LOCK”/“OFF” position, the door is
closed or after 2 minutes.
moved parts; children could
swallow them.
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There is a danger of explosion if
an incorrect replacement battery
is used. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type of bat-
tery.
& System maintenance
NOTE
Battery should not be exposed to
excessive heat such as sunshine,
fire or the like.
For remote engine starter transceiver:
In the event that the vehicle’s battery is
replaced, discharged or disconnected,
it will be necessary to start the vehicle a
minimum of one time using the key
prior to activating the remote engine
start system. This is required to allow
the vehicle electronic systems to re-
synchronize.
For models with “keyless access with
push-button start system”:
Perform the procedure described in “Re-
placing battery of access key fob” �P496.
For remote engine starter transceiver:
1. Remove the small phillips screw lo-
cated on the back side lower left corner
of the transmitter.
2. Carefully pry the remote engine start
transmitter halves apart using a small
flat-head screwdriver.
The 3-volt lithium battery (model CR-2450)
supplied in your remote engine start
transmitter should last approximately one
year, depending on usage. When the
battery begin to weaken, you will notice a
decrease in range (distance from the
vehicle that your remote control operates).
Follow the instructions below to change
the remote engine start transmitter battery.
! Changing the battery
CAUTION
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Do not let dust, oil or water get on
or in the remote engine start
transmitter when replacing the
battery.
Be careful not to damage the
printed circuit board in the re-
mote engine start transmitter
when replacing the battery.
Be careful not to allow children to
touch the battery and any re-
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erly (battery “+” should be pointed
away from the transmitter circuit board
on battery).
! Canada-spec. models
4. Carefully snap the case halves back
together, reinstall the phillips screw
and test the remote engine start
system.
& Certification for remote en-
gine starter
! U.S.-spec. models
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.
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.
3. Remove the circuit board from the
bottom half of the case and remove
the battery and replace with new one.
Be sure to observe the (+) sign on the
old battery before removing it to ensure
that the new battery is inserted prop-
