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2-10. Moonroof (if equipped)................................. 159

Sunshade switch ................................................ 159
Moonroof switch................................................. 160

2-11. Rear door window sunshades

(if equipped) ..................................................161

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2-1. Keys

NOTE

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

P120.

The following keys are provided with the
vehicle.

Master key

Submaster key

Valet key

Key number plate

These keys can be used in the following
locations.

Ignition switch

Driver’s door

Glove box (except the valet key)

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
details, refer to “Remote keyless entry
system”

P135.

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”

P134.

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2-2. Keyless access with
push-button start system (if
equipped)

The following access key fobs are pro-
vided with the vehicle.

Access key fob (main)

Access key fob (sub)

Key number plate

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

Locking and unlocking of the doors,

rear gate and fuel filler lid. For details, refer
to “Locking and unlocking by holding the
access key fob”

P124.

Starting and stopping the engine. For

details, refer to “Starting and stopping
engine (models with push-button start
system)”

P324.

Arming and disarming the alarm sys-

tem. For details, refer to “Alarm system”

P143.

NOTE

Locking/unlocking using the remote

keyless entry system can also be con-
trolled with the buttons on the access
key fob. For details, refer to “Remote
keyless entry system”

P135.

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.
For details, refer to “Key replacement”

P134.

An emergency key is attached to each
access key fob.

Release button

Emergency key

While pressing the release button of the
access key fob, take out the emergency
key.
The emergency key is used for the follow-
ing operations.

Locking and unlocking the driver’s door

Locking and unlocking the glove box

NOTE

The glove box can be kept locked when
you leave your vehicle and the access
key fob (with the emergency key re-
moved) at a parking facility.

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Safety precautions

WARNING

If you wear an implanted pace-

maker or an implanted defibrilla-
tor, stay at least 8.7 in (22 cm)
away from the transmitting an-
tennas installed on the vehicle.

The radio waves from the trans-
mitting antennas on the vehicle
could adversely affect the opera-
tion of implanted pacemakers
and implanted defibrillators.

If you wear electronic medical
equipment other than an im-
planted pacemaker or an im-
planted 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” mentioned later,
and contact the electronic medi-
cal equipment manufacturer for
more information. The radio
waves from the transmitting an-
tennas on the vehicle could ad-
versely affect the operation of the
electronic medical equipment.

“Radio waves used for the key-
less access with push-button

start system”

The keyless access with push-

button start system uses radio
waves of the following fre-
quency* in addition to the radio
waves used for the remote key-
less entry system. The radio
waves are periodically output
from the antennas installed on
the vehicle as shown in the
following illustrations.

* Radio frequency: 134 kHz

Antennas

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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.

– 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.

– 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. Doing so may cause
malfunctions.

– 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 or parts.

If the access key fob is dropped,

the integrated emergency key in-
side may become loose. Be care-
ful not to lose the emergency key.

When traveling in an airplane, do

not press the button of the ac-
cess key fob. If any button of the
access key fob is pressed, radio
waves are emitted and may affect

the operation of the airplane. In a
bag, take measures to prevent
the buttons from being pressed
accidentally.

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”

P130.

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”

P430.

The keyless access with push-but-

ton start system uses weak radio
waves. The status of the access key
fob and environmental conditions may
interfere with the communication be-
tween the access key fob and the
vehicle under the following conditions,
and it may not be possible to lock or
unlock the doors or start the engine.

– When operating near a facility
where strong radio waves are trans-
mitted, such as a broadcast station
and power transmission lines

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– When products that transmit
radio waves are used, such as an
access key fob or a remote trans-
mitter key of another vehicle
– When carrying the access key fob
of your vehicle together with the
access key fob or the remote trans-
mitter of another vehicle
– When the access key fob is
placed near wireless communica-
tion equipment such as a cell phone
– When the access key fob is
placed near a metallic object
– When metallic accessories are
attached to the access key fob
– When carrying the access key fob
with an electronic appliances such
as a laptop computer
– When the battery of the access
key fob is discharged

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 all of the remaining
access key fobs be reregistered. For
reregistration of an access key fob,

contact a SUBARU dealer.

For a spare access key fob, contact a

SUBARU dealer.

Up to 7 access key fobs can be

registered for one vehicle.

Do not leave the access key fob in

the storage spaces inside the vehicle,
such as the door pocket, dashboard or
inside the corner of the cargo area.
Vibrations may damage the key fob or
turn on the switch, possibly resulting in
a lockout.

After the vehicle battery is dis-

charged or replaced, initialization of
the steering lock system may be re-
quired 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
details, refer to “Switching power
status”

P169.

(2) Open and close the driver’s
door.
(3) Wait for approximately 10 sec-
onds.

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

Do not leave the access key fob in

the following places.

– On the instrument panel

– On the floor
– Inside the glove box
– Inside the door trim pocket
– On the rear seat
– In the cargo area

If you do, the following situations
may occur.

– The access key fob is mistakenly
locked inside the vehicle.
– A false warning issues although
no malfunction actually occurs.
– No warning issues even when a
malfunction occurs.

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Locking and unlocking by
holding the access key fob

When the access key fob is carried within
the operating range, the doors, the rear
gate and the fuel filler lid can be locked/
unlocked just by touching the door handle.

NOTE

The vehicle can also be locked/un-
locked with the remote keyless entry
system. For details, refer to “Remote
keyless entry system”

P135.

Operating ranges

Antennas

Operating range (approximately 16 to 32
in (40 to 80 cm))

LED indicator

When the access key fob is within either of
the operating ranges of the front doors, the
LED indicator on the access key fob
flashes. When the keyless access func-
tions are disabled, the LED indicator does
not flash unless a button on the access key
fob is pressed.

NOTE

If the access key fob is placed too

close to the vehicle body, the keyless
access functions may not operate
properly. If it does not operate properly,
repeat the operation from farther away.

If the access key fob is placed near

the ground or in an elevated location
from the ground, even if it is in the
indicated operating range, the keyless

access function may not operate prop-
erly.

When the access key fob is within

the operating range, it is possible for
anyone, even someone who is not
carrying the access key fob, to operate
the keyless access function. Note that
the keyless access function can be
operated only by the door handle, door
lock sensor, rear gate opener button or
rear lock button in the operating range
in which the access key fob is detected.

It is not possible to lock the doors,

rear gate and fuel filler lid using the
keyless access function when the ac-
cess key fob is inside the vehicle.
However, depending on the status of
the access key fob and the environ-
mental conditions, the access key fob
may be locked inside the vehicle.
Before locking the vehicle, make sure
that you have the access key fob.

When the battery of the access key

fob is discharged, or when operating it
in a location with strong radio waves or
noise (e.g., near a radio tower, power
plant, broadcast station or an area
where wireless equipment is used), or
while talking on a cell phone, the
operating ranges may be reduced, or
the keyless access function may not
operate.
In such a case, perform the procedure

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described in “Locking and unlocking”

P430.

The doors may lock or unlock when

the car is being washed or exposed to a
significant amount of water that con-
tacts the door handle while the key fob
is still in the operating range.

How to lock and unlock

It is possible to perform the following
operations when you are carrying the
access key fob.

Lock and unlock the doors.

Lock and unlock the rear gate.

Lock and unlock the fuel filler lid.

NOTE

It is not possible to lock the doors,

rear gate and fuel filler lid using the
keyless access function when the
push-button ignition switch is in the
“ACC” or “ON” position. Refer to
“Switching power status”

P169.

If the door handle is gripped with a

gloved hand, the door lock may not be
released.

If the door lock sensor is touched

three times or more repeatedly, the
system will ignore the sensor opera-
tion.

When performing the locking proce-

dure too quickly, locking may not

complete. After performing the locking
procedure, it is recommended to pull
the REAR door handle to confirm that
the doors have been locked.

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.

It is possible to lock the doors even

when one of the doors is open. After
performing the locking procedure,
close the opened door or rear gate to
lock it.

Within 3 seconds after locking the

doors and the rear gate using the
keyless access function, it is not pos-
sible to unlock doors and/or the rear
gate using the keyless access function.

When locking, be sure to carry the

access key fob to prevent locking the
access key fob in the vehicle.

The setting of the hazard warning

flasher operation and the volume of the
audible signal can be changed by your
SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU
dealer for details. Also, for models with
the combination meter display, the
setting of the hazard warning flasher

operation and the audible signal opera-
tion can be changed by operating the
combination meter display. For details,
refer to “Menu screens”

P200.

Locking with the door lock sensor

Door lock sensor

Carry the access key fob, close all doors
including the rear gate and fuel filler lid,
and touch the door lock sensor on the door
handle. All doors including the rear gate
and fuel filler lid will be locked. Also, an
electronic chirp will sound once and the
hazard warning flashers will flash once.

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Locking with the rear lock button

Rear lock button

Carry the access key fob, close all doors
including the rear gate and fuel filler lid,
and press the rear lock button. The rear
gate, all doors and fuel filler lid will be
locked. Also, an electronic chirp will sound
once and the hazard warning flashers will
flash once.

Unlocking

Carry the access key fob, and grip the
following door handle.

The driver’s door handle:

Either only the driver’s door and the fuel
filler lid will unlock, or all doors, the rear
gate and the fuel filler lid will unlock.

The front passenger’s door handle:

All doors, rear gate and fuel filler lid will be
unlocked.

Also, an electronic chirp will sound twice
and the hazard warning flashers will flash
twice.

Locking with the power rear gate
lock button

Power rear gate lock button

Carry the access key fob, and press the
power rear gate lock button. It will close
automatically, and the rear gate, all doors
and the fuel filler lid will be locked. Also, the
hazard warning flashers will flash once,
and an electronic chirp will sound once.

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Unlocking rear gate

Rear gate opener button

Carry the access key fob, and press the
rear gate opener button. Either only the
rear gate will unlock, or all doors and fuel
filler lid will unlock. Also, an electronic chirp
will sound twice and the hazard warning
flashers will flash twice.

Door unlock selection function

When the door is unlocked using the
keyless access function, only the doors
that were set can be unlocked.
The settings can be changed with the
following methods.

The setting can be changed by operat-

ing the combination meter display. Refer to
“Menu screens”

P200.

The setting can be changed by a

SUBARU dealer.

Unlock using PIN Code Ac-
cess

When all doors including the rear gate are
locked, you can unlock the driver’s door
without a key by pressing the rear lock
button.

Rear lock button

NOTE

PIN Code Access will be helpful if the
key fob is accidentally left in the
vehicle. It is recommended that a 5-
digit security code (PIN code) be regis-
tered.

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Registration for a PIN code

Steps

Operation

Time from the previous step

Turn off the ignition switch.

—

Close all doors (including rear gate).

—

Press and hold the “ ” button on the access key fob, and press and hold the
rear lock button until a chirp sounds intermittently.

—

Press the “ ” button on the access key fob.

Within 30 seconds

The PIN code is inputted by using the rear lock button within 30 seconds after
the chirp sound of step 4.
For example, to register “32468” as the PIN code, perform the following
procedure.

Within 30 seconds

(1)

Press the button three times.

(2)

After a chirp sounds once, press the button twice.

(3)

After a chirp sounds once, press the button four times.

(4)

After a chirp sounds once, press the button six times.

(5)

After a chirp sounds once, press the button eight times.

Perform step 5 again within approximately 30 seconds after the chirp starts
sounding intermittently.

—

All doors will be unlocked and locked. Then the PIN code will be registered.

—

NOTE

Press the “ ” button within 30 seconds of step 6 to end the preparation mode and move on to the registration stage. Unless the
“ ” button is pressed within 30 seconds after step 6, the PIN code registration will be canceled.

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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 procedures 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 procedures 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”

P131 to disable the keyless access

function. If you perform the proce-
dure described in “By operating the
access key fob”

P130, 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”

P431.

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”

P127.

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.

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A chirp will sound, and the function will be
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.

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

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 the door.

Within 5 sec.

Open

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”

P200.

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”

P188.

When access key fob does
not operate properly

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

P430.

Replacing battery of access
key fob

Refer to “Replacing battery of access key
fob”

P480.

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

- Type 1

- Type 2

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