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broken or the access key fob battery is too
weak), refer to “Switching power status”
FP424.
For models without “keyless access with
the push-button start system”:
The system can be disarmed if you turn the
ignition switch from the “LOCK”/“OFF”
position to the “ON” position with a
registered key.

NOTE

If the access key fob or transmitter
battery is too weak, replace the battery
immediately. Refer to “Replacing bat-
tery of access key fob” FP476.

Alarm system setting

To change the setting of your vehicle’s
alarm system for activation or deactiva-
tion, do the following.
1. Disarm the alarm system. Refer to
“Disarming the system” FP144.
2. Sit in the driver’s seat and shut all
doors, the rear gate and engine hood.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.
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 changed as follows.

Setting

status

Combination

meter display

Horn

Activate

AL ON

Once

Deactivate

AL OFF

Twice

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

Do any of the following operations:
.

Press any button on the access key fob/

remote transmitter.
.

Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”

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

Turn the push-button ignition to the

“ACC” position (models with “keyless
access with push-button start system”).

NOTE

Only registered keys will stop the
alarm. If the key is not registered, the
alarm will not stop.

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.

To enter the valet mode, change the
setting of your vehicle’s alarm system to
deactivation mode. Refer to “Alarm system
setting” FP145. The security indicator
light will continue to flash once every 3
seconds, indicating that the system is in
the valet mode.

To exit valet mode, change the setting of
your vehicle’s alarm system to activation
mode. Refer to “Alarm system setting”
FP145.

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2-7. Child safety locks

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.

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.

2-8. Windows

WARNING

To avoid serious personal injury
caused by entrapment, always con-
form to the following instructions
without exception.

When operating the power win-

dows, be extremely careful to
prevent anyone’s fingers, arms,
neck, head or 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.

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.

The power windows operate only when the
ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

Power window operation

Power window switches

Driver’s side power window switches:

For front left window (with one-touch auto
up and down feature)

For front right window (with one-touch
auto up and down feature)

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’s side door.

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Passenger ’s side power window

switches:

Each passenger’s window can be con-
trolled by the power window switch located
on the door.

Operating the window

With one-touch auto up and down feature:
1)

Automatically close*

Open

Automatically open*

*: To stop the window halfway, operate the

switch to the opposite side.

Without one-touch auto up and down feature:
1)

Open

NOTE

Avoid the following.
.

After the driver’s window is fully

closed or fully opened, the switch is
continuously operated in the same
direction for a few seconds.
.

After the windows for three or more

seats are fully closed or fully opened,
each switch is continuously operated
in the same direction simultaneously
for a few seconds.
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

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initialize the power windows. Refer to
“Initialization of power window”
FP149. (if equipped)

When the power window system
prevents jamming/entrapment
(models with off delay function)

If the power window system detects a jam,
resistance, an impact or abnormality when
operating in auto mode, the window
operation will be automatically stopped to
prevent further jamming, entrapment or
malfunction.
– The closing window slides down
slightly and stops.
– The opening window stops sliding
down.

NOTE

The power window system may

detect a jam, an impact or an abnorm-
ality 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 window
frame.
– The vehicle drives over a deep
pothole.

The window cannot be closed for a

few seconds after the window is auto-

matically stopped by the system.

CAUTION

Never attempt to test the power

window operation using fingers,
hands or other parts of your
body.

If an object is caught just before

the window fully closes, the sys-
tem may not be able to detect the
entrapment.

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 door is opened within 40
seconds, the off delay function is can-
celed.

Locking the passengers’ windows

Lock

Unlock

When the lock switch is in the lock position,
the rear passenger’s window switches on
the driver’s side door and the rear pas-
sengers’ side doors cannot be operated.

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Initialization of power window
(if equipped)

If the power window does not operate
properly, operate each window according
to the following procedure in order to
initialize the power window system.
1. Close the door.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.
3. Open the window completely and then
press and hold down the power window
switch for approximately 1 second.
4. Close the window completely and then
pull and hold the power window switch for
approximately 1 second.

2-9. Rear gate

Manual rear gate

The rear gate can be locked and unlocked
using any of the following systems.
.

Power door locking switch: Refer to

“Locking and unlocking from the inside”
FP140.
.

Keyless access with the push-button

start system (if equipped): Refer to “Key-
less access with push-button start system”
FP120.
.

Remote keyless entry system: Refer to

“Remote keyless entry system” FP135.

To open:

Rear gate opener button

1. Unlock the rear gate.

2. Press and hold the rear gate opener
button. The rear gate will open slightly.
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, you can unlock
it by manually operating the rear gate
lock release lever. For the procedure,
refer to “Rear gate – if the rear gate
cannot be opened” FP425.

To close:

Lower the rear gate slowly and push down
firmly until the latch engages.
The rear gate can be lowered easily with
the handle.

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WARNING

To prevent dangerous exhaust

gas from entering the vehicle,
always keep the rear gate closed
while the engine is running.

Do not attempt to shut the rear

gate while holding the recessed
grip. Also 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.

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.
That could cause leakage of gas
from the stays, which may result
in their inability to hold the rear
gate open.

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.

Power rear gate (if equipped)

WARNING

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.)

– 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

extremely careful to prevent any-
one’s fingers, arms, neck, head
or other objects from being
caught in the rear gate. Other-
wise, serious personal injury may
be caused by entrapment.

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.

When leaving the vehicle, always

carry the key for safety and never
allow an unattended child to

remain in the vehicle. Failure to
follow this procedure could re-
sult in injury to a child operating
the power rear gate.

The driver should be aware of and

pay careful attention to his/her
responsibilities.

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 rear gate.

CAUTION

When closing the rear gate after

opening it, make sure to use the
power rear gate. If you close the
rear gate manually with extra
force, the power rear gate may
be damaged.

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 stay
cannot support the rear gate
sufficiently when opening the
rear gate. Also, the power rear
gate may not function properly or

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may malfunction.

Do not touch the driving rod.

Doing so may result in injury or
damage.

The power rear gate operates only when
all of the following conditions are satisfied.
.

The vehicle is stopped completely.

The outside temperature is within a

range of −228F to 1408F (from −308C to
608C).
.

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.

We recommend using the power rear gate
function in most circumstances instead of
manual operation.

NOTE

Do not press the power rear gate

button repeatedly while the power rear
gate is operating. Otherwise, the sys-
tem 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 sys-
tem sounds a buzzer and closes the
rear gate automatically. At this time, if
the system detects jamming, it will
deactivate the power rear gate function

and the rear gate will not be closed. If
this occurs, close the rear gate manu-
ally. For details, refer to “Manual rear
gate” FP149.
.

If you try to open the rear gate using

the power rear gate function immedi-
ately after closing the rear gate using
the power rear gate function, an elec-
tronic 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 function.
.

If either of the operating conditions

has not been satisfied while operating
the power rear gate, an electronic chirp
will sound and the power rear gate will
be deactivated. In this case, the rear
gate may stop opening or closing
suddenly.

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 de-
scribed as follows, a short electronic
chirp will sound three times (beep,
beep, beep).

By the power rear gate button
(other than the buttons on the
rear gate)

Power rear gate button on the instrument
panel

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Power rear gate button on the access key
fob

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

will open automatically. Then an electronic
chirp and the hazard warning flashers will
operate as follows:
.

When operating the power rear gate

button on the instrument panel/transmitter:
sounds and flashes twice.
.

When operating the power rear gate

button on the access key fob: sounds and
flashes four times.

NOTE

While the rear gate is locked, you

cannot open the rear gate by operating
the power rear gate button on the
instrument panel. In such a case,
unlock the rear gate before operating
the power rear gate button.
.

The operational/non-operational

setting of the remote power rear gate
opening function using the access key
fob or the transmitter can be changed
by your SUBARU dealer. Contact your
SUBARU dealer for details.

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
hazard warning flashers will flash twice.
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.

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.

To close the rear gate:
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.

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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.

Rear gate opener button

Power rear gate button on the inside edge
of the rear gate

To open the rear gate:
1. For models with “keyless access with
push-button start system”, carry the ac-
cess 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.

The rear gate will open automatically.

To pause the opening rear gate:
Briefly press either of the following buttons
while the rear gate is being opened.
.

rear gate opener button

power rear gate button on the inside

edge of the rear gate

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.

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.

To close the rear gate:
Briefly press either of the following but-
tons.
.

rear gate opener button

power rear gate button on the inside

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edge of the rear gate

If you press the power rear gate button
again, the rear gate will open.

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.
To close the rear gate:
Pull down the rear gate when the rear gate
is opened. The rear gate will close auto-
matically.

NOTE

If the rear gate is moved slowly, it may
not operate automatically open or
close.

Manual operation

NOTE

Using the power rear gate operation is
recommended. Manual operation will
require physical effort.

The power rear gate can be closed
manually. Refer to “Manual rear gate”
FP149.

Memory function

Memory switch

Your desired rear gate height can be
registered.

Registration of the rear gate height:

Memory switch status
1)

ON status

OFF status

To register the rear gate height, perform
the following procedures while the ignition
switch is in the “LOCK”/“OFF” position.
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.

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Power rear gate button on the inside edge
of the rear gate

4. With the rear gate at the desired
height, press and hold the power rear 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 se-
lected rear gate height has been regis-
tered.

NOTE

To change the registered height,

press the memory switch to select the
“OFF” status and perform the register-
ing procedure again.
.

It is possible to register the height

from a completely closed position to

approximately 2 in (5 cm) open.

Retrieval of the rear gate height:
To open the rear gate and stop it at the
registered height, perform the following
procedure.
1. Press the memory switch to select the
ON status.
2. Press and hold any of the power rear
gate switches.

Even if any of the power rear gate switches
are pressed and held while the memory
switch is in the OFF status, you can stop it
at the registered height by pressing the
memory switch to select the ON status
before the rear gate reaches the registered
height.

NOTE

The rear gate will open to the position
that is stored in the memory function
even if the rear gate is opened by the
reverse function.

Reverse function

WARNING

Do not let parts of your body get

caught when operating the re-
verse function. If the reverse
function does not operate for

some reason, this may lead to
serious injury or accidents.

The reverse function may not

operate if foreign objects are
caught in the rear gate just before
it closes completely. Be careful
not to catch your fingers and
other body parts.

The reverse function may not

operate depending on the object
shape and the manner in which it
was caught. Be careful not to
catch your fingers and other
body parts.

CAUTION

If the reverse function is operated

3 times consecutively, automatic
opening and closing of the power
rear gate function will be can-
celed and the rear gate will stop
opening or closing suddenly.
However, the rear gate may open
or close depending on the rear
gate height when automatic op-
eration is ceased. Be careful that
the rear gate does not hit any-
one’s head or face, etc. and that
fingers and baggage, etc. are not
caught in it.

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Take care not to damage the

touch sensors. Otherwise, the
reverse function may cease to
operate.

If, while opening or closing using power
rear gate, the rear gate catches persons or
baggage or hits an obstacle, an electronic
chirp will sound 3 times and the rear gate
will operate as follows.

When opening the rear gate: The rear
gate will automatically close.

When closing the rear gate: The rear
gate will automatically open.

Touch sensor

Touch sensors are attached on the left and
right edges of the rear gate. If the touch
sensors detect fingers, baggage, etc.

while closing by the power rear gate
function, an electronic chirp will sounds 3
times and the rear gate will open auto-
matically.

NOTE

When the rear gate is opened using the
reverse function, it will be opened fully
or to the height registered in the
memory function.

Rear gate auto closure function

If, while fully opened via the power rear
gate function, the rear gate is lowered by
the weight of snow and such, an electronic
chirp will sound and the rear gate auto
closure function will apply braking to the
rear gate so that it prevents a rapid closure
of the rear gate.

NOTE

If there is snow on the rear gate, only

use the power rear gate function after
removing the snow.
.

If you close the rear gate manually

just after the rear gate is fully opened
using the power rear gate function, the
rear gate drop prevention function will
detect a rapid closure of the rear gate
and apply braking to the rear gate. In
this case, this is not a malfunction.

Selecting audible signal operation

Using an electronic chirp, the power rear
gate will give you an audible signal before
starting its operation. If desired, the audi-
ble signal can be turned off by a SUBARU
dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer for
details.

For models with “keyless access with
push-button start system”, you can turn
the audible signal off by operating the multi
information display. For details, refer to
“Menu screens” FP197.

The ON/OFF setting of the audible signal
also works as the audible signal settings
for the “remote keyless entry system” and
the “keyless access with push-button start
system”. However, for the warning chime
such as that caused by “Reverse function”
FP155 or “Rear gate auto closure func-
tion” FP156, it cannot be set as non-
operational.

Initialization of power rear gate

If the power rear gate detects some
abnormality while operating, an electronic
chirp will sound and the power rear gate
operation will be automatically stopped in
either opening or closing position. In this
case, the system needs to be initialized in
the following order to restart the function
properly.

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If the power rear gate is closed

1. Keep pressing the rear gate opener
switch until it unlocked and lift up the rear
gate.
2. Pull down the rear gate until it starts to
close automatically. The system will be
initialized once the gate is fully closed.
3. Operate the power rear gate and check
that the function operates properly.

If the power rear gate is opened

1. Pull down the rear gate until it starts to
close automatically. The system will be
initialized once the gate is fully closed.
2. Operate the power rear gate and check
that the function operates properly.

CAUTION

If the power rear gate function does
not operate properly, have your
vehicle checked by SUBARU dealer.

2-10. Moonroof (if equipped)

WARNING

Never let anyone’s hands, arms,
head or any objects protrude from
the moonroof. A person could be
seriously injured if any of the follow-
ing conditions occur.

The vehicle stops suddenly.

The vehicle turns sharply.

The vehicle is involved in an

accident.

Body parts protruding from the

vehicle are struck by outside
objects.

To avoid serious personal injury
caused by entrapment, always con-
form to the following instructions
without exception.

Before closing the moonroof,

make sure that no one’s hands,
arms, head or other objects will
be accidentally caught in the
moonroof.

Always carry the key when you

leave the vehicle for safety rea-
sons and never allow an unat-
tended child to remain in the

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vehicle. Failure to follow this
procedure could result in injury
to a child operating the moon-
roof.

Never try to check the anti-en-

trapment function by deliberately
placing part of your body in the
moonroof.

CAUTION

Do not sit on the edge of the open

moonroof.

Do not operate the moonroof if

falling snow or extremely cold
conditions have caused it to
freeze shut.

The anti-entrapment function

does not operate when the moon-
roof is being tilted down. Be sure
to confirm that it is safe to do so
before tilting the moonroof down.

If the moonroof does not close,

have the system checked by a
SUBARU dealer.

The moonroof has both tilting and sliding
functions.

The moonroof operates only when the
ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

Sunshade switch

Open

To open or close the sunshade using the
automatic function, slide and hold the
switch toward the open/close side and
release.
To stop the sunshade halfway, slide the
sunshade switch either way.

Moonroof switch

Tilting moonroof

To raise or lower the moonroof, press the
moonroof switch.
If the shade is closed past the half-open
position when the switch is pressed, it will
open up to the half-open position.

NOTE

Release the switch after the moonroof
has been raised or has been lowered
completely. Pressing the switch con-
tinuously may cause damage to the
moonroof.

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Sliding moonroof

Open

To open the moonroof:
When the moonroof switch is slided and
held to the open side, the moonroof will
open, then stop slightly before the fully
open position to reduce wind noise.
Slide the moonroof switch again to fully
open the moonroof.
To close the moonroof:
When the moonroof switch is slided and
held to the close side, the moonroof will
close, then stop at the tilt-up position.
Slide and hold the moonroof switch again
to fully close the moonroof.
To stop the moonroof halfway, slide the
moonroof switch either way.

NOTE

After washing the vehicle or after it

rains, wipe away water on the roof prior
to opening the moonroof to prevent
drops of water from falling into the
passenger compartment.
.

For the sake of safety, it is recom-

mended that you avoid driving with the
moonroof fully opened.

Anti-entrapment function

When the moonroof senses a substantial
enough object trapped between its glass
and the vehicle’s roof during closure, it
automatically moves back to the fully open
position and stops there. The anti-entrap-
ment function may also be activated by a
strong shock on the moonroof even when
there is nothing trapped.

CAUTION

Never attempt to test this function
using fingers, hands or other parts
of your body.

2-11. Rear door window sun-
shades (if equipped)

Hook

The rear door window sunshades are built
in the rear door trim.

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To use the sunshade, pull it up and hang it
on the hooks.
To retract the sunshade, release it from the
hooks slowly and allow it to roll into the
door trim.

CAUTION

Do not use the rear door window

sunshade when the window is
opened. There is a risk that the
rear door window sunshade will
come off of the hook.

To ensure normal operation of the

sunshades, observe the follow-
ing precautions.

– Do not put anything where it

may hinder the opening/clos-
ing of a sunshade.

– Do not put anything on the

sunshades.

– Do not hang anything on the

hook.

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