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Subaru Ascent (2023 year). Manual in english - page 5

Keyless access with push-button start system

123

! Locking with the rear lock button

! Unlocking

! Locking with the power rear gate

lock button

1

Rear lock button

Carry the access key fob, and grip the

following door handle.

1

Power rear gate lock button

Carry the access key fob, close all doors

including the rear gate and fuel filler lid,

. The driver’s door handle:

Carry the access key fob, and press the

and press the rear lock button. The rear

Either only the driver’s door and the fuel

power rear gate lock button. It will close

gate, all doors and fuel filler lid will be

filler lid will unlock, or all doors, the rear

automatically, and the rear gate, all doors

locked. Also, an electronic chirp will sound

gate and the fuel filler lid will unlock.

and the fuel filler lid will be locked. Also, the

once and the hazard warning flashers will

. The front passenger’s door handle:

hazard warning flashers will flash once,

flash once.

All doors, rear gate and fuel filler lid will be

and an electronic chirp will sound once.

unlocked.

Also, an electronic chirp will sound twice

and the hazard warning flashers will flash

twice.

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124 Keyless access with push-button start system

! Unlocking rear gate

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.

1

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.

1

Rear lock button

! Door unlock selection function

When the door is unlocked using the

NOTE

keyless access function, only the doors

PIN Code Access will be helpful if the

that were set can be unlocked.

key fob is accidentally left in the

The settings can be changed with the

vehicle. It is recommended that a 5-

following methods.

digit security code (PIN code) be regis-

. The setting can be changed by operat-

tered.

ing the center information display. For

details, refer to “Car settings” FP215.

. The setting can be changed by a

Keyless access with push-button start system

125

! Registration for a PIN code

Steps

Operation

Time from the previous step

1

Turn off the ignition switch.

—

2

Close all doors (including rear gate).

—

Press and hold the “

” button on the access key fob, and press and hold the

3

—

rear lock button until a chirp sounds intermittently.

4

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.

(1)

Press the button three times.

5

Within 30 seconds

(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

6

—

sounding intermittently.

7

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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Keyless access with push-button start system

127

& Power saving function of ac-

& Disabling keyless access

! Disabling functions

cess key fob

function

! By operating the access key fob

This function stops the access key fob

To disable the keyless access function by

from receiving signals and helps minimize

WARNING

operating the access key fob, register a

the battery consumption of the access key

If you wear an implanted pacemaker

PIN code for PIN Code Access. For details

fob.

or an implanted defibrillator, per-

about registering a PIN code, refer to

1.

Press the “

” button twice while hold-

form the procedure described in

“Unlock using PIN Code Access” FP124.

ing the “

” button.

“By operating the driver’s door”

1.

Open the driver’s door.

FP129 to disable the keyless access

function. If you perform the proce-

dure described in “By operating the

access key fob” FP127, 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.

1

LED indicator

2.

Rotate the lock lever forward.

NOTE

2.

Confirm that the LED indicator blinks

4

. The locking and unlocking function

times to notify that the setting is

by the remote keyless entry system

complete.

is not disabled.

When the access key fob is in the power

. To start the engine while the func-

save mode, the keyless access function

tions are disabled, perform the pro-

and push-button start system will not be

cedure described in “Starting en-

available.

gine” FP465.

To cancel the power save mode, press one

of the buttons on the access key fob.

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128 Keyless access with push-button start system

3. Press and hold the “

” button and “

”

button on the access key fob simulta-

neously for more than 5 seconds.

A chirp sound will be heard, and the

function will be disabled.

Keyless access with push-button start system

129

! By operating the driver’s door

Steps

Operation

Time

Status

1

Sit in the driver’s seat, and close the door.

—

Close

2

Push “

” on the power door locking switch.

—

Close

3

Open the driver’s door.

Within 5 sec.

Close?Open

Push “

” on the power door locking switch

4

Within 5 sec.

Open

twice.

Open?Close?

5

Close and open the driver’s door twice.

Within 10 sec.

Open?Close?Open

Push “

” on the power door locking switch

6

Within 10 sec.

Open

twice while the door is open.

7

Close and open the driver’s door once.

Within 10 sec.

Open?Close?Open

8

Close the door.

Within 5 sec.

Open?Close

To disable the keyless access function by

A chirp will sound and the functions will be disabled.

operating the driver’s door, perform the

following procedures.

NOTE

In steps 4 and 6, press the power door locking switch firmly. If the switch is not

pressed firmly, the functions may not be disabled.

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Keyless access with push-button start system

131

the user’s authority to operate the

. Canada-spec. models

- Type 2

equipment.

- Type 1

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.

132 Immobilizer

2-3. Immobilizer

NOTE

One key that has already been registered

is required in order to register a new key.

To protect your vehicle from theft,

The immobilizer system is designed to

please pay close attention to the

NOTE

prevent an unauthorized person from

following security precautions:

If you lose a key, the lost key’s ID code

starting the engine. Only keys registered

- Never leave your vehicle unat-

still remains in the memory of the

with your vehicle’s immobilizer system can

tended with its keys inside.

vehicle’s immobilizer system. For se-

be used to operate your vehicle. If engine

- Before leaving your vehicle,

curity reasons, the lost key’s ID code

start is attempted with an unregistered

close all windows and the moon-

should be erased from the memory. To

access key fob or key, the engine will not

roof, and lock the doors and rear

erase the lost key’s ID code, all keys

start. Even if the engine does start, it will

gate.

that will be used are required.

stop after a few seconds. This system,

- Do not leave spare keys or any

however, is not a 100% anti-theft guaran-

record of your key number in the

For details about new key registration

tee.

vehicle.

and erasing the lost key’s ID code,

The vehicle has a maintenance-free

contact your SUBARU dealer.

CAUTION

type immobilizer system.

Do not place the key under direct

& Certification for immobilizer

sunlight or anywhere it may be-

& Security indicator light

system

come hot.

Refer to “Security indicator light” FP190.

. For models with “keyless access

Do not get the key wet. If the key

with push-button start system”:

gets wet, wipe it dry with a cloth

& Key replacement

Refer to “Certification for keyless ac-

immediately.

cess with push-button start system”

Your key number plate will be required if

FP130.

Do not modify or remove the

you ever need a replacement key made.

system. If modified or removed,

Any new key must be registered for use

. For models without “keyless access

the proper operation of the sys-

with your vehicle’s immobilizer system

with push-button start system”:

tem cannot be guaranteed.

before it can be used. The maximum

- U.S.-spec. models

number of keys that can be registered for

use with one vehicle is as follows.

FCC ID: Y8PFJ16-2

. Four (models without “keyless access

with push-button start system”)

CAUTION

. Seven (models with “keyless access

FCC WARNING

with push-button start system”)

Remote keyless entry system

133

Changes or modifications not ex-

–

Canada-spec. models

2-4. Remote keyless entry

pressly approved by the party re-

system

sponsible for compliance could void

the user’s authority to operate the

equipment.

CAUTION

Do not expose the remote trans-

NOTE

mitter to severe shocks, such as

This device complies with part 15 of the

those experienced as a result of

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

dropping or throwing.

following two conditions: (1) This de-

Do not take the remote transmit-

vice may not cause harmful interfer-

ter apart except when replacing

ence, and (2) this device must accept

the battery.

any interference received,

including

Do not get the remote transmitter

interference that may cause undesired

wet. If it gets wet, wipe it dry with

operation.

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.

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134 Remote keyless entry system

tions. The system’s operable distance 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.

NOTE

For models with “keyless access

with push-button start system”, the

remote keyless entry system will not

be activated when the push-button

ignition switch is in any position

Access key fob

Transmitter

other than the “OFF” position.

1

Lock/arm button

1

Lock/arm button

For models without “keyless access

2

Unlock/disarm button

2

Unlock/disarm button

with push-button start system”, the

3

Rear gate unlock button

3

Rear gate unlock button

remote keyless entry system will not

4

PANIC button

4

PANIC button

be activated when the key is inserted

The remote keyless entry system has the

in the ignition switch.

following functions.

The hazard warning flashers will

flash once or twice when the access

. Locking and unlocking the doors, rear

key fob/transmitter button is

gate and fuel filler lid

pressed in the following cases.

. Unlocking the rear gate

- When locking the doors

. Sounding a panic alarm

- When unlocking the doors

. Arming and disarming the alarm sys-

- When unlocking the rear gate

tem. For detailed information, refer to

“Alarm system” FP142.

If

desired, you can turn the hazard

warning flashers off by operating the

The operable distance of the remote key-

center information display. For details,

less entry system is approximately 30 feet

refer to

“Car settings” FP215. The

(10 meters). However, this distance will

setting can also be changed by a

vary depending on environmental condi-

SUBARU dealer. Consult your SUBARU

136 Remote keyless entry system

Models with “keyless access with

Steps

Operation

Time

& Certification for remote key-

push-button start system”:

less entry system

1

Sit in the driver’s seat.

—

If desired, you can turn the audible signal

Close all doors and the

! U.S.-spec. models

off by operating the center information

2

—

rear gate.

display. For details, refer to “Car settings”

FCC ID: CWTB1G077

FP215. Furthermore, the volume setting

Press and hold “

” on

FCC ID: CWTD1G141

(1)

the power locking

of the audible signal can also be changed

switch.

Within

by a SUBARU dealer. Consult your

3

CAUTION

10 sec.

Insert the key into the

SUBARU dealer for details.

(2)

ignition switch and pull it

FCC WARNING

Models without “keyless access with

out at least 6 times.

push-button start system”:

Changes or modifications not ex-

Open and close the dri-

Within

4

Perform the following steps to deactivate

ver’s door.

10 sec.

pressly approved by the party re-

the audible signal. Take the same steps to

sponsible for compliance could void

restore the function.

The hazard warning flashers flash 3 times

the user’s authority to operate the

to indicate completion of the setting.

equipment.

Your SUBARU dealer can perform the

above procedure for you.

NOTE

& Replacing the battery

This device complies with part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

Refer to “Replacing key battery” FP516.

following two conditions: (1) This de-

vice may not cause harmful interfer-

& Replacing lost transmitters

ence, and (2) this device must accept

If you lose a transmitter or want to

any interference received, including

purchase additional transmitters

(up to

interference that may cause undesired

four can be programmed), your transmit-

operation.

ters should be reprogrammed for security

reasons. For details, contact your

SUBARU dealer and have the transmitters

programmed into the remote keyless entry

system.

Door locks

137

! Canada-spec. models

charged).

2-5. Door locks

- Insert the key into the ignition

& Locking and unlocking from

switch and turn the ignition

the outside

switch to “ON”.

NOTE

For details about the alarm system,

If you unlock the driver’s door with a

refer to “Alarm system” FP142.

key (including an emergency key) and

! How to lock and unlock the vehicle

open the door while the alarm system is

using the key

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).

- Press the push-button ignition

switch to “ACC”.

- Carry the access key fob and

perform either of the following

procedures.

1

Rotate the key toward the front to lock.

- Grip the front door handle.

2

Rotate the key toward the rear to unlock.

- Press the rear gate opener

In this case, only the driver’s side door is

button.

locked or unlocked.

Models without “keyless access

NOTE

with push-button start system”:

Models with “keyless access with

- Press any button on the remote

push-button start system”:

transmitter

(except when the

transmitter battery is dis-

The emergency key is directional. If the

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138 Door locks

key cannot be inserted, change the

! Locking using power door lock-

& Locking and unlocking from

direction that the grooved side is facing

ing switch

the inside

and insert it again.

! How to use the lock lever

! How to lock the vehicle without

using the key

To lock the door from outside without the

key, the following methods are available.

! Locking using lock lever

1

Press the lock side of the power door

locking switch.*

2

Close the door.

1

Rotate the lock lever rearward to unlock.

*: For details about the power door locking

2

Rotate the lock lever forward to lock.

switch, refer to “How to operate the power

door locking switches” FP139.

Always make sure that all doors and the

rear gate are closed before starting to

In this case, all closed doors, the rear gate

drive.

and fuel filler lid are locked at the same

1

Rotate the lock lever forward.

time.

The red mark on the lock lever appears

2

Close the door.

when the door is unlocked.

NOTE

In this way, only the door that was operated

Pull the inside door handle to open an

will be locked.

Make sure that you do not leave the key

unlocked door.

inside the vehicle when locking the

When the door is locked, pulling the inside

doors from the outside without the key.

door handle unlocks the door, allowing it to

be opened (front door only).

Door locks

139

! How to operate the power door

& Automatic door locking/un-

WARNING

locking switches

locking

Keep all doors locked when you

All doors, the rear gate and fuel filler lid can

All doors, the rear gate and the fuel filler lid

drive, especially when small chil-

be locked and unlocked using the power

are automatically locked or unlocked

dren are in your vehicle.

door locking switches located on the

under the following conditions.

Along with the proper use of

driver’s side

and

the

front

passenger’s

. For automatic door locking

seatbelts and child restraints,

side doors.

- When the vehicle speed reaches 12

locking the doors reduces the

mph (20 km/h) or higher (factory

chance of being thrown out of

default setting).

the vehicle in an accident.

- When the select lever is shifted into

It also helps prevent passengers

a position other than the “P” posi-

from falling out if a door is

tion.

accidentally opened, and intru-

. For automatic door unlocking

ders from unexpectedly opening

- When the driver’s door is open

doors and entering your vehicle.

(factory default setting).

Do not pull the front door handle

- When the ignition switch is turned to

from inside while driving. The

the “OFF” position.

door could open even if it is

- When the select lever is shifted into

locked.

the “P” position.

Example

NOTE

1

Press to lock.

CAUTION

. The automatic door lock and unlock

2

Press to unlock.

setting can be changed with the

Do not pull the front inside door

center information display. Refer to

handle while operating the door

NOTE

“Car settings” FP215.

lock. There is a risk that it will not

Make sure that you do not leave the key

. When locking the door by operating

be possible to open or lock the front

inside the vehicle

before locking the

the power door locking switches,

doors.

doors from the outside using the power

automatic door locking will not op-

door locking switches.

erate.

. When unlocking the door by operat-

ing the power door locking switches,

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140 Door locks

automatic door unlocking will not

“ON” position

(models with

“keyless

front (“LOCK”) position with the driver’s

operate.

access with push-button start system”).

door open and the driver’s door is then

When getting out of the vehicle from

closed with the lock lever in that

NOTE

a rear door, make sure to unlock all

position, the driver’s door will be

the doors by pushing the unlock

When leaving the vehicle, make sure

locked.

side of the power door locking

you are holding the key before lock-

. When the spare key is used to lock the

switch. If a rear door is unlocked

ing the doors.

driver’s door from the outside of the

from the inside door lever then the

The factory setting (default setting)

vehicle, the door will be locked.

door is opened and closed, the Key

for this function is set as “opera-

lock-in prevention function will be

tional”. This function’s operational/

& Battery drainage prevention

triggered. All doors will be unlocked,

non-operational setting can be

function

the Key lock-in prevention warning

changed by a SUBARU dealer. Con-

Illuminating lights under various conditions

indicator “

” will appear and the

tact a SUBARU dealer for details.

will automatically turn off to prevent the

warning chime will also sound.

When getting out of the vehicle from

battery from discharging.

If the system detects a strong en-

a rear door, make sure to unlock all

ough impact to deploy the airbags,

the doors by pushing the unlock

! Battery drainage prevention func-

all doors will automatically un-

side of the power door locking

tion while doors are open

locked.

switch. If a rear door is unlocked

If a door or the rear gate is not completely

For further details, refer to “Automatic

from the inside door lever then the

closed, the interior lights will remain

door locking/unlocking operation when

door is opened and closed, the Key

illuminated as a result. However, several

involved in an accident” FP469.

lock-in prevention function will be

lights are automatically turned off by the

triggered. All doors will be unlocked,

battery drainage prevention function to

the Key lock-in prevention warning

& Key lock-in prevention func-

prevent the battery from discharging. The

indicator “

” will appear and the

following interior lights are affected by this

tion

warning chime will also sound.

function.

Under the following conditions, all the

! Non-operation of key lock-in pre-

Switch

Automatically turning

doors will not lock when the door lock

Item

vention function

position

off

switch is pushed with the front door open.

When the system is set so that it does not

Approximately 20

. The key is still in the ignition switch

Map lights

DOOR

minutes later

(models without “keyless access with

operate, the doors are locked by the

following operation.

Reading

Approximately 20

push-button start system”).

—

light

minutes later

. The ignition switch is in the “ACC” or

. When the lock lever is turned to the

Door locks

141

Switch

Automatically turning

! Battery drainage prevention func-

*3: Models without “keyless access with push-

Item

button start system”

position

off

tion for other conditions

Take actions to illuminate the lights again

Ignition

Approximately 20

—

Illuminating lights will turn off automatically

when the battery drainage prevention

switch light

minutes later

by the battery drainage prevention func-

function is active.

Cargo area

Approximately 20

DOOR

tion when the following operation is not

light

minutes later

performed 20 minutes after the ignition

NOTE

Ambient

switch is put in the “LOCK”/“OFF” position.

The battery drainage prevention

Approximately 20

lighting (if

—

minutes later

function cannot be turned off.

equipped)

- Map light

- Reading light

If the battery drainage prevention

Turning

- Ignition switch light

function is in operation when a door

NOTE

- Cargo area light

off lights

is open, the target room light will not

- Ambient lighting

The default setting for this function

- Vanity mirror light*1

be illuminated.

is set as “operational”. The opera-

- Door courtesy light*1

To protect the battery from battery

tional/non-operational setting of this

- Turn the ignition switch to the

drainage, make sure that all doors,

function can be changed by a

“ACC” or “ON” position.

including the rear gate, are comple-

SUBARU dealer. Contact your

- Open or close the doors, in-

tely closed when leaving the vehicle.

SUBARU dealer to change the

cluding the rear gate.

- Push the unlock button on the

For models with One-touch Interior

setting.

access key fob or transmitter.

Illumination, the map light and read-

When leaving the vehicle, please

- Hold the front door handle and

ing light will be turned off when they

make sure that all doors and the rear

unlock it while holding the ac-

are pushed.

cess key fob*2.

gate are completely closed.

- Insert the key into the keyhole of

For models without One-touch Inter-

The battery drainage prevention

Actions

the ignition switch*3.

ior Illumination, the map light and

function does not operate under

- Come close to the vehicle that

reading light that is turned on by

the following conditions.

the front door was locked while

holding the access key fob (if

pushing the switch will not be turned

- The key is in the ignition switch

OFF delay timer setting for

off.

(models without “keyless access

period of time is not off)*2.

- Push the panic button on the

with push-button start system”).

access key fob or transmitter.

- The ignition switch is in “ACC” or

- Push the One-touch Interior

“ON” position (models with “key-

Illumination switch*1.

less access with push-button

*1: Models with One-touch Interior Illumination

start system”).

*2: Models with “keyless access with push-

button start system”

Alarm system

143

. Locking using the power rear gate

armed for surveillance.

- Any door (including the rear gate)

lock button. For details, refer to

is opened.

NOTE

“Locking with the power

rear

gate

- The ignition switch is turned to

lock button” FP123.

The system can be armed even if the

the “ON” position (models with-

windows and/or moonroof are open.

out “keyless access with push-

Always make sure that they are fully

button start system”).

closed before arming the system.

- Push-button ignition switch is

When arming the system, if any of

turned to the

“ACC” position

the doors or the rear gate is not fully

(models with “keyless access

closed, an electronic chirp sounds

with push-button start system”).

five times and the hazard warning

flashers flash five times to alert you

& Disarming the system

that the doors (or the rear gate) are

Perform either of the following procedures.

not properly closed. When you close

. Briefly press a button (for less than 2

the door, doors will automatically

seconds) on the access key fob/remote

lock and the system will automati-

transmitter.

cally arm in 30 seconds.

. Carry the access key fob and perform

The 30-second standby time can be

Security indicator light

either of the following procedures

eliminated if you prefer. Have it

(models with

“keyless access with

NOTE

performed by your SUBARU dealer.

push-button start system”).

If any of the following actions is

All doors and the rear gate will lock, an

done during the standby period, the

- Grip the front door handle.

electronic chirp will sound once, the

system will not switch to the surveil-

- Press the rear gate opener button.

hazard warning flashers will flash once,

lance state.

- Unlock using the PIN code access.

and the security indicator light will start

- Doors (including the rear gate)

flashing rapidly.

The flashing of the security indicator light

are unlocked using the access

5. Approximately 30 seconds later, the

will then change slowly

(once approxi-

key fob/remote transmitter.

system will enter surveillance state.

mately every 3 seconds from twice ap-

- Doors (including the rear gate)

proximately every 2 seconds), indicating

are unlocked using the keyless

When the system is in surveillance state,

that the alarm system has been disarmed.

access function

(models with

the security indicator light will then flash

“keyless access with push-but-

slowly (twice approximately every 2 sec-

ton start system”).

onds), indicating that the system has been

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Child safety locks

145

further jamming, entrapment or mal-

2-7. Child safety locks

2-8. Windows

function.

- The closing window slides down

WARNING

slightly and stops.

- The opening window stops slid-

To avoid serious personal injury

ing down.

caused by entrapment, always con-

The power window system may

form to the following instructions

detect resistance, an impact or an

without exception.

abnormality in the following cases.

When operating the power win-

- A substantial sized object is

dows, be extremely careful to

caught between the window and

prevent anyone’s body parts or

the window frame.

any other objects from being

- A foreign object is caught be-

caught in the window.

tween the window and the win-

dow frame.

Always lock the passengers’ win-

Each rear door has a child safety

lock.

- The vehicle drives over a deep

dows using the lock switch when

When the child safety lock lever is in the

pothole.

children are riding in the vehicle.

lock position, the door cannot be opened

The window cannot be closed for a

from the inside. The door can only be

Always carry the key when you

few seconds after the window is

opened from the outside.

leave the vehicle for safety rea-

automatically stopped by the sys-

sons and never allow an unat-

tem.

WARNING

tended child to remain in the

vehicle. Failure to follow this

Always turn the child safety locks to

procedure could result in injury

the “LOCK” position when children

to a child operating the power

sit in the rear seat. Serious injury

window.

could result if a child accidentally

opens the door and falls out.

NOTE

. If the power window system detects

resistance, an impact or abnormal-

ity, the window operation may be

automatically stopped to prevent

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146 Windows

& Power window operation

! Operating the window

! Power window switches

Passenger’s side power window switches

Each passenger’s window can be con-

With one-touch auto up and down feature

trolled by the power window switch located

1

Automatically close*

Driver’s side power window switches

on the door.

2

Close

1

For front left window (with one-touch auto

3

Open

These switches illuminate when activated.

up and down feature)

4

Automatically open*

2

For front right window (with one-touch

*: To stop the window halfway, operate the

auto up and down feature)

switch to the opposite side.

3

For rear left window

4

For rear right window

5

Lock switch

All door windows can be controlled by the

power window switch cluster on the

driver’s side door.

These switches illuminate when activated.

Windows

147

“Initialization of power window (win-

. You cannot close the window for a

dows with off delay function)” FP148.

few seconds after the anti-entrap-

ment function operates.

! Anti-entrapment function (windows

with off delay function)

! Off delay function (if equipped)

While closing the window automatically, if

The windows can be operated for approxi-

the window senses a substantial enough

mately 40 seconds even after the ignition

object trapped between the window and

switch is turned to the “ACC” or “OFF”

the window frame, it automatically moves

position. If a front door is opened within 40

down slightly and stops.

seconds, the off delay function is can-

If a foreign object is caught while window is

celed.

opening automatically, the window will

! Locking the passengers’ windows

stop.

Without one-touch

auto

up

and

down

feature

CAUTION

1

Close

2

Open

. Never attempt to test the power

window operation using body

NOTE

parts.

Avoid the following.

. If an object is caught just before

. Continuously operating a switch in

the window fully closes, the sys-

tem may not operate properly.

the same direction after the window

is fully closed or fully opened.

. Continuously operating three or

NOTE

more switches all at once in the

. If a window detects an impact similar

same direction after the windows

1

Lock

to that caused by trapping an object

are fully closed or fully opened.

2

Unlock

(for example, when the vehicle en-

Either of the operations described

counters a deep pothole), the anti-

The lock switch is in the lock position, the

above may cause the power window

entrapment function may operate.

rear windows cannot be operated by the

breaker to operate making it impossible

driver’s side switches. The passenger’s

to open or close the window. Be sure to

side switches and the rear seat side

initialize the power windows. Refer to

switches are not operational either.

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148 Rear gate

When the indicator on the window

To open:

2-9. Rear gate

switches does not illuminate, the window

switch cannot be operated.

CAUTION

& Initialization of power window

(windows with off delay func-

When loading and unloading cargo,

tion)

be careful not to come in contact

with the hot engine exhaust gas or

If the one-touch auto up and down function

the exhaust pipe, because they

or off delay function does not operate

could burn you.

properly, operate each window according

to the following procedure in order to

initialize the power window system.

& Manual rear gate

1.

Close the door.

The rear gate can be locked and unlocked

2.

Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”

Rear gate opener button

using any of the following systems.

position.

. Power door locking switch: Refer to

1. Unlock the rear gate.

3.

Open the window completely and then

“Locking and unlocking from the inside”

2. Press and hold the rear gate opener

press and hold down the power win-

FP138.

button. The rear gate will open slightly.

dow switch for approximately 1 sec-

. Keyless access with the push-button

3. Hold the rear gate and lift it up slowly.

ond.

start system

(if equipped): Refer to

4.

Close the window completely and then

“Keyless access with push-button start

pull and hold the power window switch

NOTE

system” FP1 17.

for approximately 1 second.

If the rear gate cannot be opened due to

. Remote keyless entry system: Refer to

a discharged vehicle battery, a mal-

“Remote keyless entry system”

function in the door locking/unlocking

FP133.

system or other causes, the rear gate

. Automatic door locking/unlocking: Re-

can be unlocked by manually operating

fer to “Automatic door locking/unlock-

the rear gate lock release lever. For the

ing” FP139.

procedure, refer to “Rear gate - if the

rear gate cannot be opened” FP466.

Rear gate

149

To close:

Do not close the rear gate by

rear gate, etc.).

pulling the handle from inside the

- Make sure there are no people

cargo space. There is a danger of

around the rear gate.

your hand being caught and

- Never let anyone get close to

injured.

the rear gate.

When closing the rear gate, be

CAUTION

sure to prevent anyone’s body

parts or other objects from being

Do not jam a plastic bag into or

caught in the rear gate. Other-

place cellophane tape on the rear

wise, serious personal injury may

gate stays or scratch the stays

be caused by entrapment.

while loading or unloading cargo.

After opening the rear gate on a

Doing so could cause leakage of

slope using the power rear gate

gas from the stays, which may

Lower the rear gate slowly and push down

feature, the rear gate may close.

result in their inability to hold the

firmly until the latch engages.

Make sure that the rear gate has

rear gate open.

The rear gate can be lowered easily with

stopped completely after open-

Be careful not to hit your head or

ing it.

the handle.

face on the rear gate when open-

When leaving the vehicle, always

WARNING

ing or closing the rear gate and

carry the key for safety and never

when loading or unloading cargo.

allow an unattended child to

To prevent dangerous exhaust

remain in the vehicle. Doing so

gas from entering the vehicle,

& Power rear gate (if equipped)

could result in injury to the child

always keep the rear gate closed

operating the power rear gate.

while the engine is running.

WARNING

The driver should be aware of and

Do not attempt to shut the rear

pay careful attention to his/her

gate while holding the handle.

When operating the power rear

responsibilities.

gate, observe the following pre-

Use the power rear gate only

cautions. Ignoring the precau-

when the area around the rear

tions may result in an injury (e.

gate is clearly visible and when

g., anyone’s body is hit against

you have checked that there is no

the rear gate or is caught in the

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Rear gate

151

! By the power rear gate button

will open automatically. Then an electronic

(other than the buttons on the

chirp and the hazard warning flashers will

rear gate)

operate as follows:

. When operating the power rear gate

button on the instrument panel: sounds

and flashes twice.

. When operating the power rear gate

button on the access key fob/transmit-

ter: sounds and flashes four times.

NOTE

If the rear gate cannot be opened by

operating the power rear gate button

Power rear gate button on the access key

on the instrument panel, unlock it

fob

with the keyless access function or

the remote keyless entry system.

Power rear gate button on the instrument

Then, it will be possible to open the

panel

power rear gate using the power rear

gate button on the instrument panel.

The factory setting (default setting)

of the operation for the “

” button

on the access key fob is pressing

and holding. This setting can be

changed to non-operation or press-

ing twice at SUBARU dealers. For

more details, contact your SUBARU

dealer.

Power rear gate button on the transmitter

To pause the opening rear gate:

To open the rear gate:

Briefly press the power rear gate button

Press and hold the power rear gate button

while the rear gate is being opened. Then

when the rear gate is closed. The rear gate

an electronic chirp will sound twice and the

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152 Rear gate

hazard warning flashers will flash twice.

NOTE

If you press the power rear gate button

The factory setting (default setting) of

again, the rear gate will close.

the operation for the “

” button on

You can open the rear gate by pressing the

the access key fob is pressing and

power rear gate button briefly

while

the

holding. This setting can be changed to

rear gate is being closed.

non-operation or pressing twice at

SUBARU dealers. For more details,

contact your SUBARU dealer.

! By the buttons on the rear gate

NOTE

After performing the following proce-

Power rear gate button on the inside edge

dures, an electronic

chirp will sound

of the rear gate

twice and the hazard warning flashers

1

Power rear gate button

will flash twice.

2

Power rear gate lock button

To open the rear gate:

1. For models with “keyless access with

push-button start system”, carry the

NOTE

access key fob. For models without

The rear gate cannot be paused when it

“keyless access with push-button start

is in the approximately 2 in (5 cm) range

system”, unlock the rear gate.

from the fully closed position. The

2. Briefly press the rear gate opener

system will ignore any button operation

button when the rear gate is closed.

and the rear gate will continue to open.

The rear gate will open automatically.

To close the rear gate:

Press and hold the power rear gate button.

Then an electronic chirp will sound twice

Rear gate opener button

and the hazard warning flashers will flash

twice. If you briefly press the power rear

gate button again, the rear gate will open.

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