Subaru Impreza (2023 year). Manual in english

(105,1)

The following components are monitored
by the indicator:

Front sub sensor

Airbag control module (including im-

pact sensor and rollover sensor)

Frontal airbag module

– Driver’s side
– Front passenger’s side

Knee airbag module (driver’s side)

Side airbag sensor

Front door impact sensor

Side airbag module

Curtain airbag sensor

Curtain airbag module

Satellite safing sensor (under the rear

center seat)

Seatbelt pretensioner (driver’s side)

Seatbelt pretensioner and adaptive

force limiter (front passenger’s side)

Lap belt pretensioner (front passen-

ger’s side)

Seatbelt buckle switch (front passen-

ger’s side)

Front passenger’s occupant detection

system 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, immedi-
ately stop the vehicle in a safe place,
and consult a SUBARU dealer. Un-
less a technician checks and repairs
the system as needed, the seatbelt
pretensioners and/or the SRS airbag
will not operate properly in the event
of a collision, which may result in
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 of the instru-

ment panel

On both the right and left sides at

the front of the vehicle

Steering wheel and column and

nearby areas

Bottom of the steering column

and nearby areas

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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 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 ma-

terials 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.

Installation of additional electri-

cal/electronic equipment such as
a mobile two-way radio on or near
the SRS airbag system compo-
nents and/or wiring is not advi-
sable. This could interfere with
proper operation of the SRS air-
bag system.

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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.

How to contact the vehicle
manufacturer concerning
modifications for persons
with disabilities that may af-
fect the advanced airbag
system

Changing or moving any parts of the front
seats, rear seat, seatbelts, front bumper,
front side frame, radiator panel, instrument
panel, combination meter, steering wheel,
steering column, tire, suspension or floor
panel can affect the operation of the
SUBARU advanced airbag system. If you
have any questions, you may contact the
following SUBARU distributors.

<Continental U.S., Alaska and the District
of Columbia>
Subaru of America, Inc.
Customer Advocacy Department
One Subaru Drive
P.O. Box 9103
Camden, NJ 08101-9877
1-800-SUBARU3 (1-800-782-2783)

<Hawaii>
Subaru Hawaii
2850-A Pukoloa St.,
Honolulu, HI 96819
877-215-0338

<Guam>
Shen’s Corporation dba Prestige Automo-
biles
491 East Marine Corps Drive,
Dededo, Guam 96929
671-633-2698

<Puerto Rico>
Trebol Motors
296 Marginal JF Kennedy, San Juan,
Puerto Rico
787-793-2828

<Canada>
Subaru Canada, Inc.
Consumer Support Department
560 Suffolk Court, Mississauga, Ontario
L5R 4J7
1-800-894-4212

There are currently no SUBARU distribu-
tors in any other U.S. territories. If you are
in such an area, please contact the
SUBARU distributor or dealer from which
you bought your vehicle.

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

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

Keyless access with push-button start system

(if equipped) ......................................................... 2-3

Safety precautions ................................................. 2-4
Locking and unlocking by holding the access

key fob ................................................................ 2-7

Unlock using PIN Code Access ............................. 2-12
Power saving function .......................................... 2-13
Power saving function of access key fob .............. 2-14
Disabling keyless access function......................... 2-14
Selecting audible signal operation......................... 2-16
Warning chimes and warning indicator.................. 2-16
When access key fob does not operate properly ... 2-16
Replacing battery of access key fob ...................... 2-16
Replacing access key fob ..................................... 2-16
Certification for keyless access with push-button

start system........................................................ 2-16

Immobilizer ............................................................ 2-17

Security indicator light .......................................... 2-18
Key replacement ................................................... 2-18
Certification for immobilizer system ...................... 2-18

Remote keyless entry system.............................. 2-19

Locking the doors................................................. 2-20
Unlocking the doors.............................................. 2-21
Opening the trunk lid (sedan) ................................ 2-21
Unlocking the rear gate (5-door models)................ 2-21
Vehicle finder function .......................................... 2-21
Sounding a panic alarm ........................................ 2-21

Selecting audible signal operation (models

without “keyless access with push-button start
system”)............................................................ 2-21

Replacing the battery............................................ 2-22
Replacing lost transmitters ................................... 2-22
Certification for remote keyless entry system........ 2-22

Door locks............................................................. 2-23

Locking and unlocking from the outside ............... 2-23
Locking and unlocking from the inside ................. 2-24
Automatic door locking/unlocking......................... 2-25
Key lock-in prevention function ............................ 2-25
Battery drainage prevention function .................... 2-26

Alarm system ........................................................ 2-27

Alarm system operation........................................ 2-27
Arming the system ............................................... 2-27
Disarming the system ........................................... 2-28
Alarm system setting ............................................ 2-29
If you have accidentally triggered the alarm

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

Valet mode ........................................................... 2-29

Child safety locks ................................................. 2-30
Windows................................................................ 2-30

Power window operation....................................... 2-31
Initialization of power window with one-touch

auto up/down function ....................................... 2-33

Trunk lid (sedan)................................................... 2-33

To open and close the trunk lid from outside ........ 2-34
To open the trunk lid from inside .......................... 2-35
To open the trunk lid (models without “keyless

access with push-button start system”) ............. 2-35

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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”

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The following keys are provided with the
vehicle.

Master keys

Sub key

Key number plate

A key can be used in the following
locations.

Ignition switch

Driver’s door

Glove box

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”

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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”

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18.

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

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

Access key fobs

Key number plate

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 (5-door models). Refer to “Lock-
ing and unlocking by holding the access
key fob”

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Opening the trunk (sedan). Refer to

“Locking and unlocking by holding the
access key fob”

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Starting and stopping the engine. For

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

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Arming and disarming the alarm sys-

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

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2-27.

NOTE

Locking/unlocking using 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”

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19.

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”

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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.

Safety precautions

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 electronic 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” mentioned later, and con-
tact the electronic medical equip-
ment manufacturer for more infor-
mation. The radio waves from the
transmitting antennas on the vehicle
could adversely affect the operation
of the electronic medical equipment.

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

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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.
When carrying the access key
fob 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”

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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”

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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

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and power transmission lines
– 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 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,
inside the trunk and 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”

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(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
– On the rear shelf (sedan)
– Inside the trunk (sedan)
– In the cargo area (5-door models)

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
any malfunction occurs.

Locking and unlocking by
holding the access key fob

When the access key fob is carried within
the operating range, the doors and the rear
gate (5-door models) 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”

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Operating ranges

Sedan

Antennas

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

5-door models

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 they do not operate prop-
erly, repeat the operation from further
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,
trunk opener button or rear lock button
in the operating range in which the
access key fob is detected.

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It is not possible to lock the doors

and rear gate using the keyless access
function when the access key fob is
inside the vehicle. However, depending
on the status of the access key fob and
the environmental conditions, the ac-
cess 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
described in “Locking and unlocking”

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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.

Unlock the trunk lid (sedan).

Unlock and lock the rear gate (5-door

models).

NOTE

The trunk can be opened without the

access key fob if all doors are un-
locked. When you begin driving the
vehicle, the trunk lid will lock automa-
tically.

It is not possible to lock the doors

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

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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 have
been completed. 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/

trunk lid) are not fully closed, the

following will occur to alert you that
the doors (or the rear gate/trunk lid) 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 (5-
door models) to lock it.

Within 3 seconds after locking the

doors and the rear gate by using the
keyless access function, it is not pos-
sible to unlock doors and/or the rear
gate (5-door models) by using the key-
less 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 (color
LCD), the setting of the hazard warning
flasher operation can be changed by
operating the combination meter dis-
play (color LCD). For details, refer to
“Keyless Entry System”

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Locking with the door lock sensor

Door lock sensor

Carry the access key fob, close all doors
including the rear gate (5-door models),
and touch the door lock sensor on the door
handle. All doors including the rear gate (5-
door models) will be locked. Also, an
electronic chirp will sound once and the
hazard warning flashers will flash once.

Locking with the rear lock button
(5-door models)

Rear lock button

Carry the access key fob, close all doors
including the rear gate and press the rear
lock button. All doors including the rear
gate 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 will unlock, or
all doors will unlock.

The front passenger’s door handle:

All doors including the rear gate (5-door
models) will be unlocked.

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

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Opening rear gate (5-door mod-
els)

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

Opening trunk (sedan)

Trunk opener button

Carry the access key fob, and press the
trunk opener button. The trunk will open.
An electronic chirp will sound twice and the
hazard warning flashers will flash twice.

NOTE

Under the following conditions, the
trunk can be opened without the key
fob.

The trunk lock/unlock setting is set

to on.

All doors are unlocked.

The trunk lock/unlock setting can be
changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact
your SUBARU dealer to change the
setting.

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 (color
LCD) (if equipped). Refer to “Keyless Entry
System”

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The setting can be changed by a

SUBARU dealer.

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Unlock using PIN Code Ac-
cess

When all doors including the rear gate (5-
door models) are locked, you can unlock
the doors (including rear gate) without a
key by performing the following procedure.

Sedan: Press the trunk opener button

5-door models: Press the rear lock

button

Trunk opener button (sedan)

Rear lock button (5-door models)

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.

Preparation for registering a PIN
code

1. Turn off the ignition switch.
2. Close all doors (including trunk/rear
gate).
3. Press and hold the “ ” button on the
access key fob. Then all doors (including
rear gate) will be locked.
4. Keep the “ ” button pressed, and
press the trunk opener button (sedan)/rear

lock button (5-door models) within 5
seconds after step 3.
5. Press and hold the trunk opener button
(sedan)/rear lock button (5-door models)
for more than 5 seconds. Confirm a chirp
sound.
6. Release the “ ” button and trunk
opener button (sedan)/rear lock button
(5-door models).
7. Press the “ ” button on the access key
fob while the chirp sounds.
Then the chirp will stop and the prepara-
tion is complete.

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.

Registration for a PIN code

For example, to register “32468” as the
PIN code, perform the following proce-
dure.
1. Press the trunk opener button (sedan)/
rear lock button (5-door models) three
times.
2. After a chirp sounds once, press the
trunk opener button (sedan)/rear lock

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button (5-door models) twice.
3. After a chirp sounds once, press the
trunk opener button (sedan)/rear lock
button (5-door models) four times.
4. After a chirp (ding) sounds once, press
the trunk opener button (sedan)/rear lock
button (5-door models) six times.
5. After a chirp (ding) sounds once, press
the trunk opener button (sedan)/rear lock
button (5-door models) eight times.
6. Perform steps 1 to 5 again within
approximately 30 seconds after the chirp
starts sounding intermittently.
7. All doors will be unlocked and locked.
Then the PIN code will be registered.

NOTE

Press the trunk opener button (se-

dan)/rear lock button (5-door models)
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 case.

– When you forget the PIN code
– When you want to change the PIN
code

Unlocking

Perform steps 1 to 5 described in “Regis-
tration 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, a

buzzer will sound if incorrect PIN codes
are entered five times continuously. If
this occurs, you cannot unlock the
doors by PIN Code Access for 5
minutes.

Power saving function

The keyless access function will be dis-
abled in the following cases to protect the
access key fob battery and the vehicle
battery.

Case 1:

When the keyless access

function and the remote keyless entry
system have not been used for 2 weeks
or longer while all doors are locked.

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

– Unlock the doors by operating any
procedure other than gripping the front

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