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The following components are monitored
by the indicator.
.

Front sub sensor

– Right-hand side
– Left-hand side

Airbag control module (including im-

pact sensors and rollover sensors)
.

Frontal airbag module

– Driver’s side
– Front passenger’s side

Center pillar impact sensor

– Right-hand side
– Left-hand side

Front door impact sensor

– Right-hand side
– Left-hand side

Side airbag module

– Driver’s side
– Front passenger’s side

Rear wheel house impact sensor

– Right-hand side
– Left-hand side

Curtain airbag module

– Right-hand side
– Left-hand side

Seat cushion airbag module

– Driver’s side
– Front passenger’s side

Seatbelt pretensioner

– Driver’s side

– Front passenger’s side

Seatbelt buckle switch

– Driver’s side
– Front passenger’s side

Front passenger’s occupant detection

system sensor and control module
.

Front passenger’s seatbelt tension

sensor
.

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.

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

Immediately take your vehicle to
your nearest SUBARU dealer to
have the system checked. Unless

checked and properly repaired, the
seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS
airbags will operate improperly (e.g.
SRS airbags may inflate in a very
minor collision or not inflate in a
severe collision), which may in-
crease the risk of injury.

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.

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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

Inside each front fender

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

Inside each front door

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.
.

The center pillar, front door, 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 and seat cushion is cut,
frayed, or otherwise damaged.
.

The rear part of the vehicle was

involved in an accident.

Precautions against vehicle
modification

WARNING

To avoid accidental activation of

the system or rendering the sys-
tem inoperative, which may re-
sult in serious injury, no modifi-
cations should be made to any
components or wiring of the SRS
airbag system.

This includes the following mod-
ifications.

– 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

microphone or any other ac-
cessory 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

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deploying SRS curtain airbag

– Installation of additional elec-

trical/electronic equipment
such as a mobile two-way
radio on or near the SRS air-
bag system components and/
or wiring

– Modifications on or inside the

front door panels for the pur-
pose of a speaker replace-
ment or sound insulation

The impact sensors, which detect

the pressure of an impact, are
located in the doors. Do not
modify any components of the
doors or door trims, such as the
addition of door speakers for
example. Any modifications to
the doors create a risk of the
airbag system becoming inop-
erative or unintended airbag de-
ployment.

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, bullbar, winches, snow

plow, skid/sump plate, etc.) other
than genuine SUBARU acces-
sory parts.

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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Keys ......................................................................... 2-3

Key number plate................................................... 2-3

Immobilizer .............................................................. 2-4

Certification for immobilizer system ....................... 2-4
Security indicator light ........................................... 2-5
Key replacement .................................................... 2-5

Door locks ............................................................... 2-6

Locking and unlocking from the outside................. 2-6
Locking and unlocking from the inside................... 2-7
Automatic door locking/unlocking .......................... 2-8
Battery drainage prevention function...................... 2-8

Power door locking switches ................................ 2-9

Key lock-in prevention function.............................. 2-9

Keyless access with push-button start system

(if equipped) ....................................................... 2-10

Access key fob ..................................................... 2-10
Safety precautions ................................................ 2-11
Locking and unlocking with “keyless access”

entry function ..................................................... 2-14

Selecting audible signal operation......................... 2-19
Selecting hazard warning flasher operation ........... 2-19
Warning chimes and warning indicator.................. 2-19
Disabling keyless access function......................... 2-19
When access key fob does not operate properly ... 2-21
Replacing battery of access key fob ...................... 2-21
Replacing access key fob ..................................... 2-21
Certification for keyless access with push-button

start system........................................................ 2-21

PIN Code Access (models with “keyless

access with push-button start system”).......... 2-22

Registering a PIN code ......................................... 2-23
Unlocking ............................................................. 2-24

Remote keyless entry system ............................. 2-25

Operating the access key fob................................ 2-25
Operating the transmitter ...................................... 2-27
Replacing the battery............................................ 2-28
Replacing lost transmitters ................................... 2-28
Certification for remote keyless entry system........ 2-28

Alarm system ........................................................ 2-29

System alarm operation ........................................ 2-29
Activating and deactivating the alarm system ....... 2-30
If you have accidentally triggered the alarm

system .............................................................. 2-30

Arming the system ............................................... 2-30
Disarming the system ........................................... 2-33
Valet mode ........................................................... 2-33
Tripped sensor identification................................. 2-34
Shock sensors (dealer option) .............................. 2-34

Child safety locks ................................................. 2-34
Windows................................................................ 2-35

Power window operation....................................... 2-35
Initialization of power window (windows with

one-touch auto up/down function)...................... 2-38

Trunk lid (Legacy)................................................. 2-38

To open and close the trunk lid from outside ........ 2-38
To open the trunk lid from inside .......................... 2-39
Internal trunk lid release handle ............................ 2-39

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Keys

NOTE

For models with “keyless access with
push-button start system”, refer to
“Keyless access with push-button start
system” F2-10.

Master key

Submaster key

Valet key

Key number 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

Glove box

Trunk lid (Legacy)

The valet key fits only the ignition switch
and door locks. You can keep the glove
box locked when you leave your vehicle
and valet key at a parking facility.

NOTE

Locking/unlocking using the remote
keyless entry system can also be con-
trolled with the buttons on the key. For
detailed information, refer to “Remote
keyless entry system” F2-25.

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.

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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. This
system, however, is not a 100% anti-theft
guaranty.

For models with “keyless access with
push-button start system”:
If you press the push-button ignition switch
when carrying an unregistered access key
fob, the switch will not turn to the “ON”
position and the engine will not start.

If the engine does not start, perform the
procedure described in “Starting engine”
F9-20.

For models without “keyless access
with push-button start system”:
Even if an unregistered key fits into the
ignition switch and can be turned to the
“START” position, the engine will automa-
tically stop after several seconds.

If the engine does not start, pull out the key
once before trying again. Refer to “Ignition
switch (models without push-button start
system)” F3-4.

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.

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 (all models)
and rear gate (Outback).
– Do not leave spare keys or any
record of your key number in the
vehicle.

The vehicle has a maintenance-free

type immobilizer system.

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” F2-21.

For models without “keyless access

with push-button start system”:

– U.S.-spec. models

FCC ID: MOZRI-38BFH

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.

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.

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– Canada-spec. models

– Mexico-spec. models

Security indicator light

Refer to “Security indicator light” F3-29.

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.

If you lose a key, the lost key’s ID code still
remains in the memory of the vehicle’s
immobilizer system. For security 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.

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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).
.

Turn the push-button ignition switch

to the “ACC” position.
.

Carry the access key fob and per-

form either of the following procedures.

– 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 transmit-
ter battery is discharged).
.

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” F2-29.

To lock the driver’s door from the outside
with the key, turn the key toward the front.

To unlock the door, turn the key toward the
rear. Pull the outside door handle to open
an unlocked door.

NOTE

The emergency key is directional. If the
key cannot be inserted, change the
direction that the grooved side is facing
and insert it again.

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Locking without the key
1)

Rotate the lock lever forward.

Close the door.

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

Locking without the key
1)

Press the front side of the power door
locking switch.

Close the door.

To lock the door from the outside using the
power door locking switch, press the front
side of the switch (“LOCK” side) and then
close the door. In this case, all closed
doors and the rear gate (Outback) are
locked at the same time.

Always make sure that all doors and the
rear gate are locked before leaving your
vehicle.

NOTE

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

Locking and unlocking from
the inside

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 by preventing a
door from being accidentally
opened, and intruders from un-
expectedly 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.

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Unlock

Lock

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

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 (Outback) are closed before
starting to drive.

Automatic door locking/un-
locking

All doors are automatically locked when
the vehicle speed reaches more than 12
mph (20 km/h).
When the driver’s door is opened, all
doors, including the trunk or rear gate,
are automatically unlocked.

NOTE

Perform the settings of the auto-

matic door locking and unlocking on
the combination meter. Refer to “Auto
Door Lock and Unlock” F3-47. Also,
the settings can be performed by using
the navigation system. Refer to the
separate navigation/audio Owner’s
Manual.
.

If the system detects a strong en-

ough impact to deploy the airbags, all
doors may be automatically unlocked.
For further details, refer to “Auto lock/
unlock operation when involved in an
accident” F9-24.

Battery drainage prevention
function

If a door or the rear gate (Outback) 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 going dead.
The following interior lights are affected by
this function.

Item

Switch

position

Automatically turning

off

Map lights

DOOR

Approximately 20

minutes later

Dome light

DOOR

Approximately 20

minutes later

Ignition
switch light

—

Approximately 20

minutes later

Cargo area
light

DOOR

Approximately 20

minutes later

The operational/non-operational setting of
this function can be changed by a
SUBARU dealer. Contact the nearest
SUBARU dealer if you would like 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 (Outback) are completely closed.
.

The battery drainage prevention

function does not operate under the
following condition.

– While the push-button ignition
switch is in “ACC” or “ON” (models

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with the push-button ignition
switch)
– While the key is in the ignition
switch (models without the push-
button ignition switch)

Models with the push-button ignition

switch are also equipped with the
battery drainage prevention function
for the push-button ignition switch.
For details, refer to “Battery drainage
prevention function” F3-8.

Power door locking switches

Lock

Unlock

All doors and the rear gate (Outback) 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, press the front side of
the switch.
To unlock the doors, press 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 under the following condi-
tions.
.

The key is still in the ignition switch

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

The ignition switch is in the “ON”

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

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.
.

When getting out of the vehicle from

a rear door, make sure to unlock all the

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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.

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.

Keyless access with push-
button start system
(if equipped)

The keyless access with push-button start
system allows you to perform the following
functions when you are carrying the
access key fob.
.

Locking and unlocking of the doors and

rear gate (Outback)
.

Opening the trunk (Legacy)

Starting and stopping the engine. For

detailed information, refer to “Starting and
stopping engine (models with push-button
start system)” F7-11.
.

Arming and disarming the alarm sys-

tem. For detailed information, refer to
“Alarm system” F2-29.

Locking and unlocking by the remote
keyless entry system can also be con-
trolled with the buttons on the access key
fob. For detailed information, refer to
“Remote keyless entry system” F2-25.

Access key fob

Access key fob (main)

Access key fob (sub)

Key number plate

The vehicle has two access key fobs and a
key number plate. For details about the
key number plate, refer to “Key number
plate” F2-3.

An emergency key is attached to each
access key fob. The emergency key is
used for the following operations.
.

Locking and unlocking the driver’s door

Locking and unlocking the glove box

Unlocking the trunk lid (Legacy)

You cannot unlock the glove box without
using the emergency key. You can keep
the glove box locked when you leave your

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vehicle and the access key fob (with the
emergency key removed) at a parking
facility.

Release button

Emergency key

While pressing the release button of the
access key fob, take out the emergency
key.

Safety precautions

Regarding radio wave

WARNING

If you wear an implanted pacemaker
or an implanted defibrillator, stay at
least 8.7 in (22 cm) away from the
transmitting antennas installed on
the vehicle.

The radio waves from the transmit-
ting antennas on the vehicle could
adversely affect the operation of
implanted pacemakers and im-
planted defibrillators.

If you wear electric medical equip-
ment other than an implanted pace-
maker or an implanted defibrillator,
before using the keyless access
with push-button start system, refer
to “Radio waves used for the key-
less access with push-button start
system” F2-13, and contact the
electric medical equipment manu-
facturer for more information. The
radio waves from the transmitting
antennas on the vehicle could ad-
versely affect the operation of the
electric medical equipment.

CAUTION

When traveling an airplane, do not
press the button of the access key
fob. If any button of the access key
fob is pressed, radio waves are
emitted and may affect the operation
of the airplane. When carrying the
access key fob in a bag, take mea-
sures to prevent the buttons from
being pressed accidentally.

NOTE

The status of the access key fob and
environmental conditions may interfere
with the communication between the
access key fob and the vehicle under
the following conditions.
.

When operating near a source of

strong radio waves or other interfer-
ence, such as a broadcast station or
power transmission lines
.

When products that transmit radio

waves are used, such as an access key
fob or a remote transmitter key of
another vehicle
.

When carrying the access key fob of

your vehicle together with an access
key fob or a remote transmitter of
another vehicle
.

When the access key fob is placed

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near wireless communication equip-
ment such as a cell phone, or near a
metallic object
.

When metallic accessories are at-

tached to the access key fob
.

When carrying the access key fob

with electronic appliances such as a
laptop computer
.

When the battery of the access key

fob is discharged

In such cases, it may not be possible to
lock or unlock the doors or start the
engine.

Regarding malfunction

CAUTION

Never leave or store the access

key fob inside the vehicle or
within 6.6 ft (2 m) around the
vehicle (e.g., in the garage). The
access key fob may be locked
inside the vehicle, or the battery
may discharge rapidly. Note that
the push-button ignition switch
may not turn on in some cases
depending on the location of the
access key fob.

The access key fob contains

electronic components. Observe
the following precautions to pre-

vent malfunctions or battery dis-
charge.

– It is recommended to have the

access key battery replaced at
an authorized SUBARU dealer
to avoid the risk of damage.

– Do not get the access key fob

wet. If the access key fob gets
wet, wipe it off immediately
and let it dry completely.

– Do not apply strong impacts to

the access key fob.

– Keep the access key fob away

from magnetic sources.

– Do not leave the access key

fob near a personal computer
or home electrical appliance.

– Do not leave the access key

fob near a battery charger or
any electrical accessories.

– Do not apply metallic window

tint or attach metallic objects
to the windows.

– Do not fit non genuine acces-

sories and parts.

– Never leave the access key

fob in direct sunlight or any-
where that may become hot,
such as on the dashboard. It
may damage the battery or

cause circuit malfunctions.

– Do not wash the access key

fob in an ultrasonic washer.

– Do not leave the access key

fob in humid or dusty loca-
tions, or near personal com-
puters or home electric appli-
ances.

NOTE

After the vehicle battery is discharged
or replaced, initialization of the steering
lock system may be required to start
the engine. In this case, perform the
following procedure to initialize the
steering lock.
1) Turn the push-button ignition
switch to the “OFF” position. For de-
tails, refer to “Switching power status”
F3-7.
2) Open and close the driver’s door.
3) Wait for approximately 10 seconds.

When the steering is locked, the initi-
alization is completed.

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Regarding access key fob

CAUTION

If the access key fob is dropped, the
integrated emergency key inside
may become loose. Be careful not
to lose the emergency key.

NOTE

The access key fob is always com-

municating with the vehicle and is
continuously using the battery.
Although the life of the battery varies
depending on the operating conditions,
it is approximately 1 to 2 years. If the
battery becomes fully discharged, re-
place it with a new one.
.

If an access key fob is lost, it is

recommended that the access key fob
be reregistered. For reregistration of an
access key fob, contact a SUBARU
dealer.
.

Up to 7 access key fobs can be

registered for one vehicle. For a spare
access key fob, contact a SUBARU
dealer.
.

Carefully store the key number plate

supplied with the access key fob. It is
necessary for vehicle repair and addi-
tional registration of access key fobs.
.

Do not leave the access key fob in

the storage spaces inside the vehicle.
Vibrations may damage the key or turn
on the switch, possibly resulting in a
lockout.

Regarding setting

NOTE

The operational/non-operational

setting for the keyless access function
can be changed. For the setting proce-
dure, refer to “Disabling keyless ac-
cess function” F2-19. The setting can
also be changed by a SUBARU dealer.
For more details, contact a SUBARU
dealer.
.

For detailed information about the

operation method for the push-button
ignition switch while the keyless ac-
cess function is switched to the non-
operational mode, refer to “Access key
fob – if access key fob does not operate
properly” F9-19.

Radio waves used for the keyless
access with push-button start sys-
tem

The keyless access with push-button start
system uses radio waves of 134 kHz, in
addition to the radio waves used for the
remote keyless entry system. The radio
waves are periodically output from the
antennas installed on the vehicle as shown

in the following illustrations.

Legacy
1)

Antenna

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