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Subaru Impreza WRX (2014 year). Instruction - part 6

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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)

Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag and SRS
curtain airbag are unlikely to deploy

The vehicle is involved in an oblique
side-on impact.

The vehicle is involved in a side-on
impact in an area outside the vicinity of
the passenger compartment.

The vehicle strikes a telephone pole or
similar object.

The vehicle is involved in a side-on
impact from a motorcycle.

The vehicle rolls onto its side or roof.

There are many types of collisions which
might not necessarily require SRS side
airbag and SRS curtain airbag deploy-
ment. In the event of accidents like those
illustrated, the SRS side airbag and SRS
curtain airbag may not deploy depending
on the level of accident forces involved.

Examples of the types of acci-
dents in which the SRS side
airbag and SRS curtain airbag
are not designed to deploy in
most cases

The vehicle is involved in frontal collision
with another vehicle (moving or station-

ary).

The vehicle is struck from behind.

The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain
airbag are not designed to deploy in most
cases if the vehicle is involved in a frontal
collision or is struck from behind. Exam-
ples of such accidents are illustrated.

First impact

Second impact

SRS curtain airbag

SRS side airbag

In an accident where the vehicle is struck
from the side more than once, the SRS
side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deploy
only once on the first impact.

Example: In the case of a double side
impact collision, first with one vehicle and
immediately followed by another from the

same direction, once the SRS side airbag
and SRS curtain airbag are activated on
the first impact, they will not be activated
on the second.

SRS airbag system monitors

SRS airbag system warning light

A diagnostic system continually monitors
the readiness of the SRS airbag system
(including front seatbelt pretensioners)
while the vehicle is being driven. The
SRS airbag system warning light “AIR-
BAG” will show normal system operation
by lighting for approximately 6 seconds
when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position.

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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)

The following components are monitored
by the indicator:
. Front sub sensor

– Right-hand side
– Left-hand side

. Airbag control module (including im-
pact sensors)
. Frontal airbag module

– Driver’s side
– Front passenger’s side

. Side airbag sensor

– Center pillar right-hand side
– Center pillar left-hand side

. Side airbag module

– Driver’s side
– Front passenger’s side

. Curtain airbag sensor

– Rear wheel house right-hand side
– Rear wheel house left-hand side

. Curtain airbag module

– Right-hand side
– Left-hand side

. Satellite safing sensor (under the rear
center seat)
. Seatbelt pretensioner

– Driver’s side
– Front passenger’s side

. Seatbelt buckle switch (front passen-
ger’s side)
. Front passenger’s seatbelt tension

sensor
. Front passenger’s occupant detection
system weight sensor
. Front passenger’s occupant detection
control module
. Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON
and OFF indicator
. All related wiring

WARNING

If the warning light exhibits any of
the following conditions, there may
be a malfunction in the seatbelt
pretensioners and/or SRS airbag
system. Immediately take your vehi-
cle to your nearest SUBARU dealer
to have the system checked. Unless
checked and properly repaired, the
seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS
airbag will not operate properly in
the event of a collision, which may
increase the risk of injury.

. Flashing or flickering of the warn-

ing light

. No illumination of the warning

light when the ignition switch is
first turned to the “ON” position

. Continuous illumination of the

warning light

. Illumination of the warning light

while driving

SRS airbag system servicing

WARNING

. When discarding an airbag mod-

ule or scrapping the entire vehi-
cle damaged by a collision, con-
sult your SUBARU dealer.

. The SRS airbag has no user-

serviceable parts. Do not use
electrical test equipment on any
circuit related to the SRS airbag
system. For required servicing of
the SRS airbag, consult your
nearest SUBARU dealer. Tamper-
ing with or disconnecting the
system’s wiring could result in
accidental inflation of the SRS
airbag or could make the system
inoperative, which may result in
serious injury.

CAUTION

If you need service or repair in areas
indicated in the following list, have
the work performed by an author-
ized SUBARU dealer. The SRS air-

bag control module, impact sensors
and airbag modules are stored in
these areas.

. Under the center console
. On both the right and left sides at

the front of the vehicle

. Steering wheel and column and

nearby areas

. Top of the dashboard on front

passenger’s side and nearby
areas

. Each front seat and nearby area
. Inside each center pillar
. In each roof side (from the front

pillar to a point over the rear seat)

. Between the rear seat cushion

and rear wheel house on each
side

. Under the rear center seat

In the event that the SRS airbag is
deployed, replacement of the system
should be performed only by an author-
ized SUBARU dealer. When the compo-
nents of the SRS airbag system are
replaced, use only genuine SUBARU
parts.

NOTE

In the following cases, contact your
SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
. The front part of the vehicle was
involved in an accident in which only
the driver’s SRS frontal airbag or both
driver’s and front passenger’s SRS
frontal airbags did not deploy.
. The pad of the steering wheel, the
cover over the front passenger’s SRS
frontal airbag, or either roof side (from
the front pillar to a point over the rear
seat) is scratched, cracked, or other-
wise damaged.
. Center pillar, rear wheel house or
rear sub frame, or an area near these
parts, was involved in an accident in
which the SRS side airbag and SRS
curtain airbag did not deploy.
. The fabric or leather of either front
seatback is cut, frayed, or otherwise
damaged.
. The rear part of the vehicle was
involved in an accident in which no
SRS airbag was deployed.

Precautions against vehicle
modification

WARNING

To avoid accidental activation of the
system or rendering the system
inoperative, which may result in
serious injury, no modifications
should be made to any components
or wiring of the SRS airbag system.

This includes following modifica-
tions.

. Installation of custom steering

wheels

. Attachment of additional trim

materials to the dashboard

. Installation of custom seats
. Replacement of seat fabric or

leather

. Installation of additional fabric or

leather on the front seat

. Attachment of a hands-free mi-

crophone or any other accessory
to a front pillar, a center pillar, a
rear pillar, the windshield, a side
window, an assist grip, or any
other cabin surface that would be
near a deploying SRS curtain
airbag.

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. Installation of additional electri-

cal/electronic equipment such as
a mobile two-way radio on or
near the SRS airbag system
components and/or wiring is not
advisable. This could interfere
with proper operation of the
SRS airbag system.

CAUTION

Do not perform any of the following
modifications. Such modifications
can interfere with proper operation
of the SRS airbag system.

. Attachment of any equipment

(bush bar, winches, snow plow,
skid plate, etc.) other than genu-
ine SUBARU accessory parts to
the front end.

. Modification of the suspension

system or front end structure.

. Installation of a tire of different

size and construction from the
tires specified on the vehicle
placard attached to the driver’s
door pillar or specified for indivi-
dual vehicle models in this Own-
er’s Manual.

. Attachment of any equipment

(side steps or side sill protectors,

etc.) other than genuine SUBARU
accessory parts to the side body.

Always consult your SUBARU dealer if
you want to install any accessory parts on
your vehicle.

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Key number plate ................................................

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Immobilizer ..........................................................

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Security ID plate..................................................

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Security indicator light ........................................

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Key replacement .................................................

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Door locks ...........................................................

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Locking and unlocking from the outside ..............

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Locking and unlocking from the inside ................

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Battery drainage prevention function ...................

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Power door locking switches .............................

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Key lock-in prevention function ...........................

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Remote keyless entry system ............................

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Locking the doors ...............................................

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Unlocking the doors ............................................

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Opening the trunk lid/unlocking rear gate ............

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Vehicle finder function........................................

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Sounding a panic alarm......................................

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Selecting audible signal operation ......................

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Replacing the battery .........................................

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Replacing lost transmitters .................................

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Alarm system .....................................................

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System operation ...............................................

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Activating and deactivating the alarm system .....

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If you have accidentally triggered the alarm

system ............................................................

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Arming the system ............................................

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Disarming the system ........................................

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Valet mode ........................................................

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Passive arming ..................................................

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Tripped sensor identification ..............................

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Shock sensors (dealer option)............................

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Child safety locks ..............................................

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Windows.............................................................

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Power windows .................................................

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Trunk lid (4-door) ...............................................

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To open and close the trunk lid from outside......

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To open the trunk lid from inside........................

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To lock and unlock the trunk lid release

lever................................................................

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Internal trunk lid release handle .........................

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Rear gate (5-door)..............................................

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Moonroof (if equipped)......................................

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Moonroof switches ............................................

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Sun shade .........................................................

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Keys and doors/Keys

Keys

Master key (Black)

Submaster key (Black)

Valet key (Gray)

Key number plate

Security ID plate

Three types of keys are provided for your
vehicle:
Master key, submaster key and valet key.

The master key and submaster key fit all
locks on your vehicle.
. Ignition switch
. Driver’s door
. Trunk lid release lever (4-door)
. Glove box

The valet key fits only the ignition switch

and driver’s door lock. You can keep the
trunk and glove box locked when you
leave your vehicle and valet key at a
parking facility.

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.

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” F2-3.

Immobilizer

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.

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. Even if
an unregistered key fits into the ignition
switch and can be turned to the “START”
position, the engine will automatically stop
after several seconds.

Each immobilizer key contains a trans-
ponder in which the key’s ID code is
stored. When a key is inserted into the
ignition switch and turned to the “ON”
position, the transponder transmits the
key’s ID code to the immobilizer system’s
receiver. If the transmitted ID code
matches the ID code registered in the
immobilizer system, the system allows the
engine to be started. Since the ID code is
transmitted and acted upon almost in-

stantly, the immobilizer system does not
impede normal starting of the engine.
If the engine fails to start, pull out the key
once before trying again. Refer to “Ignition
switch” F3-3.

This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules and RSS-Gen of IC
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.

CAUTION

. Do not place the key under direct

sunlight or anywhere it may
become 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

immobilizer system. If modified
or removed, the proper operation
of the immobilizer system cannot
be guaranteed.

NOTE

. To protect your vehicle from theft,

please pay close attention to the fol-
lowing 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 ID plate

Key number plate

Security ID plate

The security ID is stamped on the security

ID plate attached to the key set. Write
down the security ID and keep it in
another safe place, not in the vehicle.
This number is needed to make a replace-
ment key if you lose your key or lock it
inside the vehicle.
This number is also needed for replace-
ment or repair of the engine control unit,
integrated unit, and combination meter.

Security indicator light

Refer to “Security indicator light” F3-23.

Key replacement

Your key number plate and security ID
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.
Up to four keys can be registered for use
with one vehicle.
For security, all the keys registered with
your vehicle’s immobilizer system will
have their ID codes erased and re-
registered when a new key is made.
Therefore, all of your vehicle’s keys must
be presented when a new key is regis-
tered. Any key that is not re-registered
when a new key is made cannot be used
after the other keys are re-registered. For
information on replacement keys and on

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Keys and doors/Door locks

the registration of keys with your immo-
bilizer system, contact your SUBARU
dealer.

NOTE

A vehicle that is equipped with the
remote engine start system as a dealer
option can register up to three keys for
use with one vehicle.

Door locks

Locking and unlocking from
the outside

NOTE

If you unlock the driver’s door with a
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:
. Press any button on the remote
transmitter.
. Insert the key into the ignition
switch and turn the ignition switch to
the “ON” position.

For details about the alarm system,
refer to “Alarm system” F2-15.

To lock the driver’s door from the outside
with the key, turn the key toward the rear.
To unlock the door, turn the key toward the
front. Pull the outside door handle to open
an unlocked door.

Rotate the lock lever rearward.

Close the door.

To lock the door from the outside without
the key, rotate the lock lever rearward and
then close the door.

To lock the door from the outside using the
power door locking switch, push the front
side of the switch (“LOCK” side) and then
close the door. For details, refer to “Power
door locking switches” F2-6. In this case,
all closed doors and the rear gate (for 5-
door) are locked at the same time.

Always make sure that all doors and the
rear gate (for 5-door) are locked before
leaving your vehicle.

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

Lock

Unlock

To lock the door from the inside, rotate the
lock lever rearward. To unlock the door
from the inside, rotate the lock lever
forward.

The red mark on the lock lever appears
when the door is unlocked.

Pull the inside door handle to open an
unlocked door.

Always make sure that all doors and the
rear gate (for 5-door) are closed before

starting to drive.

WARNING

Keep all doors locked when you
drive, especially when small chil-
dren are in your vehicle.

Along with the proper use of seat-
belts 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 acciden-
tally opened, and intruders from
unexpectedly opening doors and
entering your vehicle.

Battery drainage prevention
function

If a door or the rear gate (5-door) 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 func-
tion to prevent the battery from dischar-
ging. The following interior lights are
affected by this function.

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Keys and doors/Power door locking switches

Item

Switch

position

Automatically turning

off

Map
lights

OFF

Approximately 30

seconds later

Dome light

DOOR

Approximately 20

minutes later

Ignition
switch light

—

Approximately 20

minutes later

Cargo area
light

DOOR

None

*1: The battery drainage prevention function
affects only the map lights on models with the
moonroof, and only when the map light
switches are in the OFF position. The map
lights on models without the moonroof do not
turn off automatically, so push the light switches
manually to turn them off.

*2: The cargo area light is not affected by the
battery drainage prevention function, so the
light does not turn off automatically. To turn off
the light, it is necessary that the rear gate (5-
door) is completely closed.

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

NOTE

. The factory setting (default setting)
for this function is set as “operational”.

. When leaving the vehicle, please
make sure that all doors and the rear
gate (5-door) are completely closed.
. The battery drainage prevention
function does not operate while the
key is in the ignition switch.

Power door locking switches

Lock

Unlock

All doors and the rear gate (for 5-door) can
be locked and unlocked by the power door
locking switches located at the driver’s
side and the front passenger’s side doors.

To lock the doors, push the front side of
the switch.
To unlock the doors, push the rear side of
the switch.

When you close the doors after you set
the door locks, the doors remain locked.

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.

Key lock-in prevention func-
tion

This function prevents the doors from
being locked with the key still in the
ignition switch.

Behavior with key lock-in preven-
tion function operational

With the driver’s door open, the doors are
automatically kept unlocked even if the
front side of the power door locking switch
is pressed.

Behavior with key lock-in preven-
tion function non-operational

. If the lock lever is turned to the rear
(“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 is locked.
. If the spare key is used to lock the
driver’s door from the outside of the
vehicle, the door is locked.

This function’s operational/non-opera-
tional setting can be changed by a

SUBARU dealer. Contact a SUBARU
dealer for details.

NOTE

. The factory setting (default setting)
for this function is set as “operational”.
. When leaving the vehicle, make sure
you are holding the key before locking
the doors.

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.

. FCC WARNING

Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party

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responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.

Two transmitters are provided for your
vehicle.

The remote keyless entry system has the
following functions.
. Locking and unlocking the doors (and
rear gate on the 5-door) without a key
. Unlocking the rear gate on the 5-door
without a key
. Opening the trunk lid on the 4-door
without a key
. Sounding a panic alarm
. Arming and disarming the alarm sys-
tem. For detailed information, refer to
“Alarm system” F2-15.

The operable distance of the remote
keyless entry system is approximately 30
feet (10 meters). However, this distance

will vary depending on environmental
conditions. The system’s operable dis-
tance 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.

The remote keyless entry system does not
operate when the key is inserted in the
ignition switch.

: Trunk lid/rear gate unlock button

: Unlock/disarm button

: Lock/arm button

A: Panic button

Front

Back

NOTE

The turn signal lights will flash once/
twice under the following conditions.
. When locking the doors
. When unlocking the doors
. When opening the trunk lid (4-door
models)
. When unlocking the rear gate (5-
door models)

Operation of the turn signal light in the
above cases can be set to “On” or
“Off” by a SUBARU dealer. Consult
your SUBARU dealer for details.

Locking the doors

Press the “ ” button to lock all doors and
rear gate (5-door). An electronic chirp will
sound once and the turn signal lights will
flash once.
If any of the doors (or the rear gate/trunk
lid) is not fully closed, an electronic chirp
will sound five times and the turn signal
lights will flash five times to alert you that
the doors (or the rear gate/trunk lid) are
not properly closed. When you close the
door, it will automatically lock and then an
electronic chirp will sound once and the
turn signal lights will flash once.

Unlocking the doors

Press the “

” button to unlock the driver’s

door. An electronic chirp will sound twice
and the turn signal lights will flash twice.
To unlock all doors and the rear gate (5-
door), briefly press the “

” button a

second time within 5 seconds.

NOTE

If the interval between the first and
second presses of the “

” button (for

unlocking of all of the doors and the
rear gate) is extremely short, the sys-
tem may not respond.

Opening the trunk lid/un-
locking rear gate

4-door models

The trunk lid opens when the “

” button

is pressed continuously for at least 2
seconds. An electronic chirp will sound
twice and the turn signal lights will flash
twice.

5-door models

Pressing the “

” button unlocks the rear

gate.
An electronic chirp will sound twice and
the turn signal lights will flash twice.

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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 “ ”
button three times in a 5-second period
will cause your vehicle’s horn to sound
once and its turn signal lights to flash three
times.

NOTE

If the interval between presses is too
short when you press the “ ” button
three times, the system may not re-
spond to the signals from the remote
transmitter.

Sounding a panic alarm

A “PANIC” button is located on the back of
the transmitter.
To activate the alarm, press the “PANIC”
button once.
The horn will sound and the turn signal
lights 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.

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.
Do the following 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. Hold down the REAR (UNLOCK) side
of the power door locking switch.
3. While holding down the REAR (UN-
LOCK) side of the power door locking
switch, pull the key out and re-insert it into
the ignition switch at least 6 times within
10 seconds after Step 2.
4. Open and close the driver’s door once
within 10 seconds after Step 3.
5. The turn signal lights flash 3 times to
indicate completion of the setting.

You may have the above procedure
performed by your SUBARU dealer.

Replacing the battery

CAUTION

. Do not let dust, oil or water get on

or in the transmitter when repla-
cing the battery.

. Be careful not to damage the

printed circuit board in the trans-
mitter when replacing the battery.

. Be careful not to allow children to

touch the battery and any re-
moved parts; children could
swallow them.

. There is a danger of explosion if

an incorrect replacement battery
is used. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type of bat-
tery.

. Batteries should not be exposed

to excessive heat such as sun-
shine, fire or the like.

When the transmitter battery begins to get
weak, transmitter range will begin to
decrease. Replace the battery as soon
as possible.

To replace the battery:

1. Open the transmitter case using a flat-
head screwdriver.

2. Remove the old battery from the
holder.

Negative (−) side facing up

3. Replace with a new battery (type
CR2025 or equivalent) making sure to
install the new battery with the negative
(−) side facing up.
4. Refit the removed half of the transmit-
ter case.

After the battery is replaced, the trans-
mitter must be synchronized with the
remote keyless entry system’s control
unit. Press either the “ ” or “

” button

six times to synchronize the unit.

Replacing lost transmitters

If you lose a transmitter or want to
purchase additional transmitters (up to
four can be programmed), you should re-
program all of your transmitters for secur-

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