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NOTE

Press the rear lock button ten times

to enter “0”.
.

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.
.

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 “Preparation for register-
ing 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.
.

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.
.

After registering a new PIN code,

make sure that you can unlock the
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

Unlocking

Perform steps (1) to (5) of 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, an

electrical chirp will sound if incorrect
PIN codes are entered five times con-
tinuously. If this occurs, you cannot
unlock the doors by PIN Code Access
for 5 minutes.

Power saving function

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

Operate one of the following items to
recover the keyless access function:

– Unlock the doors by any procedure
other than gripping the front passen-
ger’s door handle
– Lock the doors

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
– Unlock the doors by pressing the
rear gate opener button
– Lock the doors by touching the door
lock sensor
– Lock or unlock the doors using the
remote keyless entry system

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– Lock or unlock the doors using the
power door locking switch

Power saving function of ac-
cess key fob

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.

LED indicator

2. Confirm that the LED indicator blinks 4
times to notify that the setting is complete.
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.

Disabling keyless access
function

WARNING

If you wear an implanted pacemaker
or an implanted defibrillator, per-
form the procedure described in
“By operating the driver’s door”
FP131 to disable the keyless access
function. If you perform the proce-
dure described in “By operating the
access key fob” FP130, the opera-
tion of an implanted pacemaker or
implanted defibrillator may be af-
fected by the radio waves from the
transmitter antenna.

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.

NOTE

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 proce-

dure described in “Starting engine”
FP424.

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” FP127.
1. Open the driver’s door.
2. Rotate the lock lever toward the lock
position.

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

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disabled.

By operating the driver’s door

Steps

Operation

Time

Status

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

Push “ ” on the power door locking switch.

Open the driver’s door.

Within 5 sec.

Close?Open

Push “ ” on the power door locking switch
twice.

Within 5 sec.

Open

Close and open the driver’s door twice.

Within 10 sec.

Open?Close?
Open?Close?Open

Push “ ” on the power door locking switch
twice while the door is open.

Within 10 sec.

Open

Close and open the driver’s door once.

Within 10 sec.

Open?Close?Open

Close the door.

Within 5 sec.

Open?Close

A chirp will sound and the functions will be disabled.

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NOTE

In steps 4 and 6, press the power door
locking switch slowly. If the switch is
pressed quickly, the functions may not
be disabled.

Enabling functions

When the procedure to disable the func-
tions is performed again, a chirp will
sound, and the functions are enabled.

NOTE

The keyless access function will be

enabled only if you perform the proce-
dure 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 proce-
dure in which the keyless access func-
tion was disabled.

– When disabling by operating the
driver’s door: a chirp will not sound
– When disabling by operating the
access key fob: a chirp will sound

Selecting audible signal op-
eration

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.

NOTE

The setting can be changed by operat-
ing the combination meter display. For
details, refer to “Menu screens”
FP197.

Warning chimes and warning
indicator

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” FP184.

When access key fob does
not operate properly

Refer to “Access key fob – if access key
fob does not operate properly” FP423.

Replacing battery of access
key fob

Refer to “Replacing battery of access key
fob” FP476.

Replacing access key fob

Access key fobs can be replaced by a
SUBARU dealer. For more details, contact
a SUBARU dealer.

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Certification for keyless ac-
cess with push-button start
system

U.S.-spec. models

FCC ID: HYQ14AHK
FCC ID: Y8PFJ16-1
FCC ID: Y8PSSPIMB02

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.

Canada-spec. models

2-3. Immobilizer

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.

CAUTION

Do not place the key under direct

sunlight or anywhere it may be-
come hot.

Do not get the key wet. If the key

gets wet, wipe it dry with a cloth
immediately.

Do not modify or remove the

system. If modified or removed,
the proper operation of the sys-
tem cannot be guaranteed.

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NOTE

To protect your vehicle from theft,

please pay close attention to the follow-
ing 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.
– Do not leave spare keys or any
record of your key number in the
vehicle.

The vehicle has a maintenance-free

type immobilizer system.

Security indicator light

Refer to “Security indicator light” FP189.

Key replacement

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.
.

Four (models without “keyless access

with push-button start system”)
.

Seven (models with “keyless access

with push-button start system”)

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.

For details about new key registration
and erasing the lost key’s ID code,
contact your SUBARU dealer.

Certification for immobilizer
system

For models with “keyless access

with push-button start system”:
Refer to “Certification for keyless access
with push-button start system” FP133.

For models without “keyless access

with push-button start system”:

– U.S.-spec. models

FCC ID: Y8PFJ16-2

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

– Canada-spec. models

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2-4. Remote keyless entry
system

CAUTION

Do not expose the remote trans-

mitter to severe shocks, such as
those experienced as a result of
dropping or throwing.

Do not take the remote transmit-

ter apart except when replacing
the battery.

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.

Access key fob
1)

Lock/arm button

Unlock/disarm button

Rear gate unlock button

PANIC button

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Transmitter
1)

Lock/arm 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 lid
.

Unlocking the rear gate

Sounding a panic alarm

Arming and disarming the alarm sys-

tem. For detailed information, refer to
“Alarm system” FP143.

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-

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.
.

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
– 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.

Locking the doors

Press the lock/arm button to lock all doors,
the rear gate and fuel lid. An electronic
chirp will sound once and the hazard
warning flashers will flash once.

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.
.

an electronic chirp sounds five times.

the hazard warning flashers flash five

times.

When you close the door, it will automati-
cally lock and then the following will occur.
.

an electronic chirp sounds once.

the hazard warning flashers flash once.

Unlocking the doors

Press the unlock/disarm button to unlock
the driver’s door. An electronic chirp will
sound twice and the hazard warning
flashers will flash twice. To unlock all
doors, the rear gate and fuel lid, briefly
press the unlock/disarm button a second
time within 5 seconds.

NOTE

If the interval between the first and
second presses of the unlock/disarm
button (for unlocking of all of the doors

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and the rear gate) is extremely short,
the system may not respond.

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.

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.

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.

Sounding a panic alarm

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.

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.

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.

2. Press and hold the “ ” button of the
power locking switch and insert the key
into the ignition switch and pull it out at
least 6 times within 10 seconds.
3. Open and close the driver’s door once
within 10 seconds. The hazard warning
flashers flash 3 times to indicate comple-
tion of the setting.

Your SUBARU dealer can perform the
above procedure for you. Also, for models
with a combination meter display, the
setting can be changed using the display.
For details, refer to “Menu screens”
FP197.

Replacing the battery

Refer to “Replacing key battery” FP475.

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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.

Certification for remote key-
less entry system

U.S.-spec. models

FCC ID: CWTB1G077
FCC ID: CWTD1G049

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

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2-5. Door locks

Locking and unlocking from
the outside

NOTE

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:

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 pro-
cedures.

– Grip the front door handle.
– Press the rear gate opener
button.

Models without “keyless access

with push-button start system”:

– Press any button on the remote
transmitter (except when the trans-
mitter battery is discharged).

– Insert the key into the ignition
switch and turn the ignition switch
to “ON”.

For details about the alarm system,
refer to “Alarm system” FP143.

How to lock and unlock the vehicle
using the key

Rotate the key toward the front to lock.

Rotate the key toward the rear to unlock.

In this case, only the driver’s side door is
locked or unlocked.

NOTE

Models with “keyless access with
push-button start system”:
The emergency key is directional. If the
key cannot be inserted, change the

direction that the grooved side is facing
and insert it again.

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

Rotate the lock lever forward.

Close the door.

In this way, only the door that was operated
will be locked.

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Locking using power door lock-
ing switch

Press the lock side of the power door
locking switch.*

Close the door.

*: For details about the power door locking

switch, refer to “How to operate the power
door locking switches” FP140.

In this case, all closed doors, the rear gate
and fuel lid are locked at the same time.

NOTE

Make sure that you do not leave the key
inside the vehicle when locking the
doors from the outside without the key.

Locking and unlocking from
the inside

How to use the lock lever

Rotate the lock lever rearward to unlock.

Rotate the lock lever forward to lock.

Always make sure that all doors and the
rear gate are closed before starting to
drive.

The red mark on the lock lever appears
when the door is unlocked.
Pull the inside door handle to open an
unlocked door.
When the door is locked, pulling the inside
door handle unlocks the door, allowing it to
be opened (front door only).

WARNING

Keep all doors locked when you

drive, especially when small chil-
dren are in your vehicle.

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.

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.

Do not pull the front door handle

from inside while driving. The
door could open even if it is
locked.

How to operate the power door
locking switches

All doors, the rear gate and fuel 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.

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Example
1)

Press to lock

Press to unlock

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.

Automatic door locking/un-
locking

All doors and the fuel lid are automatically
locked or unlocked under the following
conditions.
.

For automatic door locking

– Vehicle Speed: When the vehicle
speed reaches more than 12 mph (20

km/h).
– Shift Into or Out of PARK: When the
select lever is shifted into a position
other than the “P” position.
– Off: When the function is set to OFF.

For automatic door unlocking

– Shift Into or Out of PARK: When the
select lever is shifted into the “P”
position.
– Ignition OFF: When the ignition
switch is turned to OFF.
– Driver Door Open: When the dri-
ver’s door is open.
– Off: When the function is set to OFF.

NOTE

Perform the settings of the auto-

matic door locking and unlocking on
the combination meter. Refer to “Menu
screens” FP197.
.

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 triggered. All doors will
be unlocked, the Key lock-in prevention
warning indicator “

” will appear and

the warning chime will also sound.

Key lock-in prevention func-
tion

Under the following conditions, all the
doors will not lock when the door lock
switch is pushed with the driver door open.
.

The key is still in the ignition switch

(models without “keyless access with
push-button start system”).
.

The ignition switch is in the “ACC” or

“ON” position (models with “keyless ac-
cess with push-button start system”).

NOTE

When leaving the vehicle, make sure

you are holding the key before locking
the doors.
.

The factory setting (default setting)

for this function is set as “operational”.
This function’s operational/non-opera-
tional setting can be changed by a
SUBARU dealer. Contact a SUBARU
dealer for details.
.

When getting out of the vehicle from

” will appear and

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the warning chime will also sound.

Non-operation of key lock-in pre-
vention function

When the system is set so that it does not
operate, the doors are locked by the
following operation.
.

When 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 will be locked.
.

When the spare key is used to lock the

driver’s door from the outside of the
vehicle, the door will be locked.

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
function.

Item

Switch

position

Automatically turning

off

Map lights

DOOR

Approximately 20

minutes later

Reading
light

DOOR

Approximately 20

minutes later

Ignition
switch light

—

Approximately 20

minutes later

Cargo area
light

DOOR

Approximately 20

minutes later

NOTE

The default setting for this function

is set as “operational”. The operational/
non-operational setting of this function
can be changed by a SUBARU dealer.
Contact your SUBARU dealer to
change the setting.
.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
.

The vehicle’s horn will sound for 30

seconds.
.

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.

NOTE

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)
.

Reading lights (illuminates only

when the door interlock switch is in
the “DOOR” position)
.

Cargo area light (illuminates only

when the cargo area light switch is in
the “DOOR” position)

The notifications regarding the map
lights, reading lights and cargo area
light are deactivated as the factory
setting. A SUBARU dealer can activate
the system. Contact your SUBARU
dealer for details.

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.

Locking using the remote keyless

entry system. For details, refer to
“Remote keyless entry system”
FP135.
.

Locking using the keyless access

function (if equipped). For details, refer
to “Locking with the door lock sensor”
FP125.
.

Locking using the power door lock-

ing switch. For details, refer to “Locking
using power door locking switch”
FP140.

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NOTE

Security indicator light

All doors and the rear gate will lock, an
electronic chirp will sound once, the
hazard warning flashers will flash once,
and the security indicator light will start
flashing rapidly.

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.

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.
.

When arming the system, if any of

the doors or the rear gate is not fully
closed, an electronic chirp sounds five
times and the hazard 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 automatically lock and the system
will automatically arm in 30 seconds.
.

The 30-second standby time can be

eliminated if you prefer. Have it per-
formed 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.

– Doors (including the rear gate)
are unlocked using the access key
fob/remote transmitter.
– Doors (including the rear gate)
are unlocked using the keyless
access function (models with “key-
less access with push-button start
system”).
– Any door (including the rear gate
and engine hood) is opened.
– The ignition switch is turned to

the “ON” position (models without
“keyless access with push-button
start system”).
– Push-button ignition switch is
turned to the “ACC” position (mod-
els with “keyless access with push-
button start system”).

Disarming the system

Perform either of the following procedures.
.

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.

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.

Emergency disarming

For models with “keyless access with the
push-button start system”:
If you cannot disarm the system using the
access key fob (i.e., the access key fob

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