Subaru Forester (2023 year). Manual in english

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Steps

Operation

Time from the previous step

Driver’s door status

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

—

Push “ ” of the power door locking switch.

—

Open the driver’s door.

Within 5 seconds

Open

Push “ ” of the power door locking switch twice.

Within 5 seconds

Open

Close and open the driver’s door twice.

Within 10 seconds

Open

Push “ ” of the power door locking switch twice while
the door is open.

Within 10 seconds

Open

Close and open the driver’s door once.

Within 10 seconds

Open

Close the door.

Within 5 seconds

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
procedure 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
procedure in which the keyless
access function 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
(color LCD). For details, refer to “Vehi-
cle Setting”

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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”

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When access key fob does
not operate properly

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

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Replacing battery of access
key fob

Refer to “Replacing battery of access key
fob”

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Replacing access key fob

Access key fobs can be replaced by a
SUBARU dealer. For more details, contact
a SUBARU dealer.

Certification for keyless ac-
cess with push-button start
system

U.S.-spec. models

FCC ID: HYQ14AHK
FCC ID: Y8PSSPIMB02
FCC ID: Y8PSU19S-3

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.

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2-3. Immobilizer

The immobilizer system is designed to
prevent an unauthorized person from
starting the engine. Only keys registered
with your vehicle’s immobilizer system can
be used to operate your vehicle. If engine
start is attempted with an unregistered
access key fob or key, the engine will not
start. Even if the engine does start, it will
stop after a few seconds. This system,
however, is not a 100% anti-theft guaran-
tee.

CAUTION

Do not place the key under direct

sunlight or anywhere it may be-
come hot.

Do not get the key wet. If the key

gets wet, wipe it dry with a cloth
immediately.

Do not modify or remove the

system. If modified or removed,
the proper operation of the sys-
tem cannot be guaranteed.

NOTE

To protect your vehicle from theft,
please pay close attention to the
following security precautions:

– Never leave your vehicle unat-

tended with its keys inside.

– Before leaving your vehicle,

close all windows and the moon-
roof, and lock the doors and rear
gate.

– Do not leave spare keys or any

record of your key number in the
vehicle.

The vehicle has a maintenance-free
type immobilizer system.

Security indicator light

Refer to “Security indicator light”

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Key replacement

Your key number plate will be required if
you ever need a replacement key made.
Any new key must be registered for use
with your vehicle’s immobilizer system
before it can be used. The maximum
number of keys that can be registered for
use with one vehicle is as follows.

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

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

One key that has already been registered
is required in order to register a new key.

NOTE

If you lose a key, the lost key’s ID code
still remains in the memory of the
vehicle’s immobilizer system. For se-
curity reasons, the lost key’s ID code
should be erased from the memory. To
erase the lost key’s ID code, all keys
that will be used are required.

For details about new key registration
and erasing the lost key’s ID code,
contact your SUBARU dealer.

Certification for immobilizer
system

For models with “keyless access
with push-button start system”:

Refer to “Certification for keyless ac-
cess with push-button start system”

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For models without “keyless access
with push-button start system”:

–

U.S.-spec. models

FCC ID: Y8PFJ16-2

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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

2-4. Remote keyless entry
system

CAUTION

Do not expose the remote trans-

mitter to severe shocks, such as
those experienced as a result of
dropping or throwing.

Do not take the remote transmit-

ter apart except when replacing
the battery.

Do not get the remote transmitter

wet. If it gets wet, wipe it dry with
a cloth immediately.

When you carry the remote trans-

mitter on an airplane, do not
press the button of the remote
transmitter while in the airplane.
When any button of the remote
transmitter is pressed, radio
waves are sent and may affect
the operation of the airplane.
When you carry the remote trans-
mitter in a bag on an airplane,
take measures to prevent the
buttons of the remote transmitter
from being pressed.

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Access key fob

Lock/arm button

Unlock/disarm button

Rear gate unlock button

PANIC button

Transmitter

Lock/arm button

Unlock/disarm button

Rear gate unlock button

PANIC button

The remote keyless entry system has the
following functions.

Locking and unlocking the doors, rear
gate and fuel filler lid

Unlocking the rear gate

Sounding a panic alarm

Arming and disarming the alarm sys-
tem. For details, refer to “Alarm system”

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The operable distance of the remote key-
less entry system is approximately 30 feet
(10 meters). However, this distance will
vary depending on environmental condi-

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
other than the “OFF” position.

For models without “keyless access
with push-button start system”, the
remote keyless entry system will not
be activated when the key is inserted
in the ignition switch.

The hazard warning flashers will
flash once or twice when the access
key fob/transmitter button is
pressed in the following cases.

– When locking the doors
– When unlocking the doors
– When unlocking the rear gate

Operation of the hazard warning
flashers in the above cases can be set
to “On” or “Off” by a SUBARU dealer.
Consult your SUBARU dealer for de-
tails.

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Locking the doors

Press the lock/arm button to lock all doors,
the rear gate and fuel filler lid. An electro-
nic chirp will sound once and the hazard
warning flashers will flash once.

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.

When you close the door, it will automati-
cally lock and then the following will occur.

An electronic chirp sounds once.

The hazard warning flashers flash
once.

Unlocking the doors

Press the unlock/disarm button to unlock
the driver’s door and fuel filler lid. An
electronic chirp will sound twice and the
hazard warning flashers will flash twice. To
unlock all doors and the rear gate, briefly
press the unlock/disarm button a second
time within 5 seconds.

NOTE

If the interval between the first and
second presses of the unlock/disarm
button (for unlocking of all of the doors
and the rear gate) is extremely short,
the system may not respond.

Unlocking the rear gate

Press the rear gate unlock button to unlock
the rear gate.
An electronic chirp will sound twice and the
hazard warning flashers will flash twice.

Vehicle finder function

Use this function to find your vehicle
parked among many vehicles in a large
parking lot. Provided you are within 30 feet
(10 meters) of the vehicle, pressing the
lock/arm button three times in a 5-second
period will cause your vehicle’s horn to
sound once and its hazard warning
flashers to flash three times.

NOTE

If the interval between presses is too
short when you press the lock/arm
button three times, the system may
not respond to the signals from the
remote transmitter.

Sounding a panic alarm

To activate the alarm, press the “PANIC”
button once.
The horn will sound and the hazard
warning flashers will flash.
To deactivate the panic alarm, press any
button on the remote transmitter. Unless a
button on the remote transmitter is
pressed, the alarm will be deactivated
after approximately 30 seconds.

Setting audible signal opera-
tion (models without “keyless
access with push-button start
system”)

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.

Perform the following steps to deactivate
the audible signal. You can also use the
same steps to restore the function.
1. Sit in the driver’s seat and shut all

doors and the rear gate.

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2. Press and hold the “ ” of the power

locking switch and pull the key out and
reinsert it into the ignition switch at
least 6 times within 10 seconds after
Step 2.

3. Open and close the driver’s door once

within 10 seconds after Step 3. The
hazard warning flashers flash 3 times
to indicate completion of the setting.

Your SUBARU dealer can perform the
above procedure for you. Also, the setting
can be changed using the display. For
details, refer to “Vehicle Setting”

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Replacing the battery

Refer to “Replacing key battery”

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Replacing lost transmitters

If you lose a transmitter or want to
purchase additional transmitters (up to
four can be programmed), your transmit-
ters should be reprogrammed for security
reasons. For details, contact your
SUBARU dealer and have the transmitters
programmed into the remote keyless entry
system.

Certification for remote key-
less entry system

U.S.-spec. models

FCC ID: CWTB1G077
FCC ID: CWTD1G141

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

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Canada-spec. models

2-5. Door locks

Locking and unlocking from
the outside

NOTE

If you unlock the driver’s door with a
key (including an emergency key) and
open the door while the alarm system is
armed, the alarm system is triggered
and the vehicle’s horn sounds. In this
case, perform any of the following
operations:

Models with “keyless access with
push-button start system”:

– Press any button on the access

key fob (except when the access
key fob battery is discharged).

– Press the push-button ignition

switch to “ACC”.

– Carry the access key fob and

perform either of the following
procedures.

–

Grip the front door handle.

–

Press the rear gate opener
button.

Models without “keyless access
with push-button start system”:

– Press any button on the remote

transmitter (except when the
t r a n s m i t t e r b a t t e r y i s d i s -

charged).

– Insert the key into the ignition

switch and turn the ignition
switch to “ON”.

For details about the alarm system,
refer to “Alarm system”

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How to lock and unlock the vehicle
using the key

Rotate the key toward the front to lock.

Rotate the key toward the rear to unlock.

In this case, only the driver’s side door is
locked or unlocked.

NOTE

Models with “keyless access with
push-button start system”:
The emergency key is directional. If the

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

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

Rotate the lock lever forward.

Close the door.

In this way, only the door that was operated
will be locked.

Locking using power door lock-
ing switch

Press the lock side of the power door
locking switch.*

Close the door.

*: For details about the power door locking

switch, refer to “How to operate the power
door locking switches”

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In this case, all closed doors, the rear gate
and fuel filler lid are locked at the same
time.

NOTE

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

Locking and unlocking from
the inside

How to use the lock lever

Rotate the lock lever rearward to unlock.

Rotate the lock lever forward to lock.

Always make sure that all doors and the
rear gate are closed before starting to
drive.

The red mark on the lock lever appears
when the door is unlocked.
Pull the inside door handle to open an
unlocked door.

WARNING

Keep all doors locked when you

drive, especially when small chil-
dren are in your vehicle.

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Along with the proper use of
seatbelts and child restraints,
locking the doors reduces the
chance of being thrown out of
the vehicle in an accident.

It also helps prevent passengers
from falling out if a door is
accidentally opened, and intru-
ders from unexpectedly opening
doors and entering your vehicle.

Do not pull the front door handle

from inside while driving. The
door could open even if it is
locked.

CAUTION

Do not pull the front inside door
handle while operating the door
lock. There is a risk that it will not
be possible to open or lock the front
doors.

How to operate the power door
locking switches

All doors, the rear gate and fuel filler lid can
be locked and unlocked using the power
door locking switches located on the
driver’s side and the front passenger’s
side doors.

Example

Press to lock.

Press to unlock.

NOTE

Make sure that you do not leave the key
inside the vehicle before locking the
doors from the outside using the power
door locking switches.

Automatic door locking/un-
locking

All doors, rear gate and the fuel filler lid are
automatically locked or unlocked under
the following conditions.

For automatic door locking

– When the vehicle speed reaches 12

mph (20 km/h) or higher (factory

default setting).

– When the select lever is shifted into

a position other than the “P” posi-
tion.

For automatic door unlocking

– When the driver’s door is open

(factory default setting).

– When the ignition switch is turned to

OFF.

– When the select lever is shifted into

the “P” position.

NOTE

The user can change the automatic
door locking/unlocking setting with
the combination meter. Refer to
“Menu screens”

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When locking the door by operating
power door locking switches, auto-
matic door locking will not operate.

When unlocking the door by operat-
ing power door locking switches,
automatic door unlocking will not
operate.

When getting out of the vehicle from
a rear door, make sure to unlock all
the doors by pushing the unlock
side of the power door locking
switch. If a rear door is unlocked
from the inside door lever then the
door is opened and closed, the Key
lock-in prevention function will be

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triggered. All doors will be unlocked,
the Key lock-in prevention warning
indicator “

” will appear and the

warning chime will also sound.

Key lock-in prevention func-
tion

Under the following conditions, all the
doors will not lock when the door lock
switch is pushed with the front door open.

The key is still in the ignition switch
(models without “keyless access with
push-button start system”).

The ignition switch is in the “ACC” or
“ON” position (models with “keyless
access with push-button start system”).

NOTE

When leaving the vehicle, make sure
you are holding the key before lock-
ing the doors.

The factory setting (default setting)
for this function is set as “opera-
tional”. This function’s operational/
non-operational setting can be
changed by a SUBARU dealer. Con-
tact a SUBARU dealer for details.

When getting out of the vehicle from
a rear door, make sure to unlock all
the doors by pushing the unlock
side of the power door locking

switch. If a rear door is unlocked
from the inside door lever then the
door is opened and closed, the Key
lock-in prevention function will be
triggered. All doors will be unlocked,
the Key lock-in prevention warning
indicator “

” will appear and the

warning chime will also sound.

Non-operation of key lock-in pre-
vention function

When the system is set so that it does not
operate, the doors are locked by the
following operation.

If the lock lever is turned to the front
(“LOCK”) position with the driver’s door
open and the driver’s door is then
closed with the lock lever in that
position, the driver’s door is locked.

If the spare key is used to lock the
driver’s door from the outside of the
vehicle, the door is locked.

Battery drainage prevention
function

If a door or the rear gate is not completely
closed, the interior lights will remain
illuminated as a result. However, several
lights are automatically turned off by the
battery drainage prevention function to
prevent the battery from discharging. The
following interior lights are affected by this

function.

Item

Switch

position

Automatically

turning off

Map lights

DOOR

Approximately 20

minutes later

Dome light

DOOR

Approximately 20

minutes later

Ignition switch
light

—

Approximately 20

minutes later

Cargo area light

DOOR

Approximately 20

minutes later

Rear gate light
(if equipped)

DOOR

Approximately 20

minutes later

NOTE

The default setting for this function
is set as “operational”. The opera-
tional/non-operational setting of this
function can be changed by a
SUBARU dealer. Contact your
SUBARU dealer to change the
setting.

When leaving the vehicle, please
make sure that all doors and the rear
gate are completely closed.

The battery drainage prevention
function does not operate while the
key is in the ignition switch.

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2-6. Alarm system

The alarm system helps to protect your
vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn
sounds and the hazard warning flashers
flash if someone attempts to break into
your vehicle.

For models with “keyless access with
push-button start system”:

The system can be armed or disarmed
with the keyless access function or access
key fob.
The system will not be activated when the
push-button ignition switch is in the “ACC”
or “ON” position.

For models without “keyless access
with push-button start system”:

The system can be armed or disarmed
with the remote transmitter.
The system will not be activated when the
key is inserted into the ignition switch.

Your vehicle’s alarm system has been set
for activation at the time of shipment from
the factory. You can set the system for
deactivation yourself or have it done by
your SUBARU dealer.

Alarm system operation

When the alarm system is armed, it is
triggered by the opening any of the doors,
the rear gate or engine hood.
The alarm system will activate the follow-
ing alarms when triggered.

The vehicle’s horn will sound for 30
seconds.

The hazard warning flashers will flash
for 30 seconds.

If any of the doors, the rear gate or engine
hood remains open after the 30-second
period, the horn will continue to sound for a
maximum of 3 minutes. If the door, rear
gate or engine hood is closed while the
horn is sounding, the horn will stop
sounding with a delay of up to 30 seconds.

NOTE

The alarm system can be set to trigger
the illumination of the following interior
lights.

Map lights (illuminates only when
the door interlock switch is in the
“DOOR” position)

Dome light (illuminates only when
the dome light switch is in the
“DOOR” position)

Cargo area light (illuminates only
when the cargo area light switch is in
the “DOOR” position)

The notifications regarding the map
lights, dome light and cargo area light
are deactivated as the factory setting. A
SUBARU dealer can activate the sys-
tem. Contact your SUBARU dealer for
details.

Arming the system

The alarm system becomes armed when
the following operation is performed.
1. Close all windows and the moonroof (if

equipped) and turn the ignition switch
to the “OFF” position.

2. Carry the key and get out of the

vehicle.

3. Make sure that the engine hood is

locked.

4. Lock the doors using any of the

following methods.

Locking using the remote keyless
entry system. For details, refer to
“Remote keyless entry system”

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Locking using the keyless access
function (if equipped). For details,
refer to “Locking with the door lock
sensor”

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Locking using the power door lock-
ing switch. For details, refer to
“Locking using power door locking
switch”

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Locking using the rear lock button.
For details, refer to “Locking with the
rear lock button”

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Locking using the power rear gate
lock button. For details, refer to
“Locking with the power rear gate
lock button”

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Security indicator light

NOTE

All doors, the rear gate and fuel filler
lid will lock, an electronic chirp will
sound once, the hazard warning
flashers will flash once, and the
security indicator light will start
flashing rapidly.

If any of the doors or the rear gate is
not fully closed, an electronic chirp
sounds five times and the hazard

warning flashers flash five times to
alert you that the doors (or the rear
gate) are not properly closed. When
you close the door, doors will auto-
matically lock and the system will
automatically arm in 30 seconds.

5. Approximately 30 seconds later, the

system will enter surveillance state.

When the system is in surveillance state,
the security indicator light will then flash
slowly (twice approximately every 2 sec-
onds), indicating that the system has been
armed for surveillance.

NOTE

The system can be armed even if the
windows and/or moonroof are open.
Always make sure that they are fully
closed before arming the system.

The 30-second standby time can be
eliminated if you prefer. Have it
performed by your SUBARU dealer.

If any of the following actions is
done during the standby period, the
system will not switch to the surveil-
lance state.

– Doors (including the rear gate)

are unlocked using the access
key fob/remote transmitter.

– Doors (including the rear gate)

are unlocked using the keyless

access function (models with
“keyless access with push-but-
ton start system”).

– Any door (including the rear gate

and engine hood) is opened.

– The ignition switch is turned to

the “ON” position (models with-
out “keyless access with push-
button start system”).

– Push-button ignition switch is

turned to the “ACC” position
(models with “keyless access
with push-button start system”).

Disarming the system

Perform either of the following procedures.

Briefly press a button (for less than 2
seconds) on the access key fob/remote
transmitter.

Carry the access key fob and perform
either of the following procedures
(models with “keyless access with
push-button start system”).

– Grip the front door handle.
– Press the rear gate opener button.
– Unlock using the PIN code access.

The flashing of the security indicator light
will then change slowly (once approxi-
mately every 3 seconds from twice ap-
proximately every 2 seconds), indicating
that the alarm system has been disarmed.

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Emergency disarming

If you cannot disarm the system using the
access key fob/transmitter (i.e., the trans-
mitter is lost, broken or the transmitter
battery is too weak), you can disarm the
system without using the access key fob/
remote transmitter.
The system can be disarmed if you turn the
ignition switch from the “LOCK”/“OFF”
position to the “ON” position with a
registered key/access key fob.

NOTE

For models with “keyless access with
push-button start system”, if the ac-
cess key fob battery is discharged,
perform the procedure described in
“Switching power status”

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such a case, replace the battery im-
mediately. Refer to “Replacing battery
of access key fob”

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Alarm system setting

To change the setting of your vehicle’s
alarm system for activation or deactiva-
tion, do the following.
1. Disarm the alarm system. Refer to

“Disarming the system”

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2. Sit in the driver’s seat and shut all

doors, the rear gate and engine hood.

3. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”

position.

4. Hold down “ ” of the driver’s power

door locking switch, open the driver’s
door within the following 1 second, and
wait 10 seconds without releasing the
switch. The setting will then be chan-
ged as follows.

Setting

status

Combination

meter display

Horn

Activate

AL ON

Once

Deactivate

AL OFF

Twice

NOTE

You may have the above setting change
done by your SUBARU dealer.

If you have accidentally trig-
gered the alarm system

To stop the alarm

Do any of the following operations:

Press any button on the access key fob/
remote transmitter.

Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position (models without “keyless ac-
cess with push-button start system”).

Turn the push-button ignition to the
“ACC” position (models with “keyless
access with push-button start system”).

NOTE

Only registered keys will stop the
alarm. If the immobilizer transponder
is not registered, the alarm will not
stop.

Valet mode

When you choose the valet mode, the
alarm system does not operate. In valet
mode, the remote transmitter is used only
for locking and unlocking the doors and
rear gate and panic activation.

To enter the valet mode, change the
setting of your vehicle’s alarm system to
deactivation mode. Refer to “Alarm system
setting”

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P138. The security indicator

light will continue to flash once every 3
seconds, indicating that the system is in
the valet mode.

To exit valet mode, change the setting of
your vehicle’s alarm system to activation
mode. Refer to “Alarm system setting”

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P138.

Alarm system

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