Subaru Legacy (2023 year). Manual in english

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2-1. Keys ................................................................. 117

Key Number Plate............................................... 117

2-2. Keyless Access with Push-Button Start

System (If Equipped) .................................... 117

Safety Precautions.............................................. 118
Locking and Unlocking with “Keyless Access”

Entry Function.................................................. 122

Unlock Using PIN Code Access .......................... 126
Power Saving Function ....................................... 128
Power Saving Function of Access Key Fob ......... 129
Disabling Keyless Access Function .................... 129
Selecting Audible Signal Operation ..................... 132
Selecting Hazard Warning Flasher Operation....... 132
Warning Chimes and Warning Indicator .............. 132
When Access Key Fob Does Not Operate

Properly ........................................................... 132

Replacing Battery of Access Key Fob ................. 132
Replacing Access Key Fob ................................. 132
Certification for Keyless Access with

Push-Button Start System................................. 132

2-3. Immobilizer...................................................... 133

Security Indicator Light....................................... 134
Key Replacement................................................ 134
Certification for Immobilizer System.................... 134

2-4. Remote Keyless Entry System ...................... 135

Locking the Doors .............................................. 136
Unlocking the Doors ........................................... 136
Opening the Trunk Lid (Legacy) .......................... 137
Unlocking the Rear Gate (Outback/Subaru

Outback Wilderness)......................................... 137

Setting Audible Signal Operation ........................ 137

Selecting Hazard Warning Flasher Operation ...... 138
Vehicle Finder Function...................................... 138
Sounding a Panic Alarm..................................... 138
Replacing the Battery ......................................... 138
Replacing Lost Transmitters............................... 138
Certification for Remote Keyless Entry System ... 138

2-5. Door Locks ......................................................139

Locking and Unlocking from the Outside ............ 139
Locking and Unlocking from the Inside .............. 140
Automatic Door Locking/Unlocking .................... 141
Key Lock-In Prevention Function........................ 142
Battery Drainage Prevention Function ................ 142

2-6. Alarm System ..................................................143

Alarm System Operation .................................... 143
Arming the System ............................................ 144
Disarming the System ........................................ 145
Alarm System Setting......................................... 145
If You Have Accidentally Triggered the Alarm

System ............................................................ 146

Valet Mode ......................................................... 146

2-7. Child Safety Locks ..........................................146
2-8. Windows...........................................................147

Power Window Operation ................................... 147
Initialization of Power Window (Windows with

One-Touch Auto up and down Function)........... 149

2-9. Trunk Lid (Legacy) ..........................................150

To Open and Close the Trunk Lid from

Outside ............................................................ 150

To Open the Trunk Lid from Inside ..................... 151
Internal Trunk Lid Release Handle ...................... 151

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2-1. Keys

NOTE

For models with “keyless access with
push-button start system”, refer to
“Keyless Access with Push-Button
Start System”

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Master keys

Valet key

Key number plate

Two types of keys are provided for your
vehicle:
Master key and valet key.

The master key fit all locks on your vehicle.

Ignition switch

Driver’s door

Glove box

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

NOTE

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

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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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2-2. 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, fuel

filler lid and rear gate (Outback/Subaru
Outback Wilderness)

Opening the trunk (Legacy)

Starting and stopping the engine. For

detailed information, refer to “Starting and

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Stopping Engine (Models with Push-But-
ton Start System)”

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Arming and disarming the alarm sys-

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

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NOTE

Locking and unlocking by the re-

mote keyless entry system can also be
controlled with the buttons on the
access key fob. For detailed informa-
tion, refer to “Remote Keyless Entry
System”

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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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The keyless access with push-

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

*: Radio frequency: 134 kHz

Legacy

Antennas

Outback/Subaru Outback Wilderness

Antennas

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CAUTION

Never leave or store the access

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

The access key fob contains

electronic components. Observe
the following precautions to pre-
vent malfunctions.

– It is recommended to have the

access key fob battery re-
p l a c e d a t a n a u t h o r i z e d
SUBARU dealer to avoid the
risk of damage.

– Do not get the access key fob

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

– Do not apply strong impacts to

the access key fob.

– Never leave the access key

fob in direct sunlight or any-
where that may become hot,

such as on the dashboard. It
may damage the battery or
cause circuit malfunctions.

– Do not wash the access key

fob in an ultrasonic washer.

– Do not leave the access key

fob in humid or dusty loca-
tions. Doing so may cause
malfunctions.

– Keep the access key fob away

from magnetic sources.

– Do not leave the access key

fob near a personal computer
or home electrical appliance.

– Do not leave the access key

fob near a battery charger or
any electrical accessories.

– Do not apply metallic window

tint or attach metallic objects
to the windows.

– Do not fit non genuine acces-

sories or parts.

If the access key fob is dropped,

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

When traveling in an airplane, do

not press the button of the ac-
cess key fob. If any button of the
access key fob is pressed, radio

waves are emitted and may affect
the operation of the airplane. In a
bag, take measures to prevent
the buttons from being pressed
accidentally.

NOTE

The operational/non-operational

setting for the keyless access function
can be changed. For the setting proce-
dure, refer to “Disabling Keyless Ac-
cess Function”

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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 an electronic appliance such as
a laptop computer.
– When the battery of the access
key fob is discharged.

The access key fob is always com-

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

If an access key fob is lost, it is

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

For a spare access key fob, contact a

SUBARU dealer.

Up to 7 access key fobs can be

registered for one vehicle.

Do not leave the access key fob in

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

After the vehicle battery is dis-

charged or replaced, initialization of
the steering lock system may be re-
quired to start the engine. In this case,
perform the following procedure to
initialize the steering lock.

(1) Turn the push-button ignition
switch to the “OFF” position. For
details, refer to “Switching Power
Status”

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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 (Legacy)
– Inside the trunk (Legacy)
– In the cargo area (Outback/
Subaru Outback Wilderness)

If you do, the following situations
may occur.

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

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Locking and Unlocking with
“Keyless Access” Entry
Function

When the access key fob is carried within
the operating range, the doors, the fuel
filler lid, the trunk (Legacy) and the rear
g a t e ( O u t b a c k / S u b a r u O u t b a c k
Wilderness) 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

Legacy

Antennas

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

Outback/Subaru Outback Wilderness

Antennas

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

LED indicator

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

NOTE

If the access key fob is placed too

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

If the access key fob is placed near

the ground or in an elevated location
from the ground, even if it is in the
indicated operating range, the keyless
access function may not operate prop-
erly.

When the access key fob is within

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

It is not possible to lock the doors,

rear gate and fuel filler lid using the
keyless access function when the ac-

cess key fob is inside the vehicle.
However, depending on the status of
the access key fob and the environ-
mental conditions, the access key fob
may be locked inside the vehicle.
Before locking the vehicle, make sure
that you have the access key fob.

When the battery of the access key

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

filler lid.

Unlock the trunk lid (Legacy).

Unlock and lock the rear gate (Outback/

Subaru Outback Wilderness).

NOTE

It is not possible to lock the doors,

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

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

If any of the doors (or the rear gate)

are not fully closed, the following will
occur to alert you that the doors (or the
rear gate) are not properly closed.

– An electronic chirp sounds five
times.
– The hazard warning flashers
flash five times.

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It is possible to lock the doors even

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

Within 3 seconds after locking the

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

When locking, be sure to carry the

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

The setting of the hazard warning

flasher operation can be changed by
operating the center information dis-
play. For details, refer to “Car settings”

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warning flasher operation can be chan-
ged by your SUBARU dealer. Contact
your SUBARU dealer for details.

Locking with the door lock sensor

Door lock sensor

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

NOTE

After touching the door lock sensor to
lock all of the doors (including the rear
gate), if you touch the door lock sensor
once more to attempt the lock opera-
tion without first unlocking the doors,
nothing will happen, even if the door
lock sensor is touched. In this case,

perform the unlocking operation once
first. You can then touch the door lock
sensor to lock the doors.

Locking with the rear lock button
(Outback/Subaru Outback
Wilderness)

Rear lock button

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

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Locking with the power rear gate
lock button (Outback/Subaru
Outback Wilderness – if
equipped)

Power rear gate lock button

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

Unlocking

Carry the access key fob, and touch the
sensor behind the door handle.

When the driver’s door handle is

gripped, only the driver’s door and the fuel
filler lid will be unlocked.

When the front passenger’s door han-

dle is gripped, all doors (for Outback/
Subaru Outback Wilderness, including
the rear gate) and the fuel filler lid will be
unlocked.

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

Opening rear gate (Outback/
Subaru Outback Wilderness)

Rear gate opener button

Carry the access key fob, and press the
rear gate opener button. Only the rear gate
will be unlocked and opened. Also, an
electronic chirp will sound twice and the
hazard warning flashers will flash twice.

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Opening trunk (Legacy)

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 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 and the fuel filler lid can be
unlocked.
The settings can be changed with the
following methods.

The setting can be changed by operat-

ing the center information display.
For details, refer to “Car settings”

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The setting can be changed by a

SUBARU dealer.

Unlock Using PIN Code Ac-
cess

Trunk opener button (Legacy)

Rear lock button (Outback/Subaru
Outback Wilderness)

While all doors (for Outback/Subaru
Outback Wilderness, including the rear
gate) are locked, you can unlock the doors
(including rear gate) without a key by
performing the following procedure.

Legacy: press the trunk opener button

Outback/Subaru Outback Wilderness:

press the rear lock button

NOTE

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

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Registration for a PIN code

Steps

Operation

Time from the previous step

Turn off the ignition switch.

—

Close all doors (including trunk/rear gate).

—

Press and hold the “ ” button on the access key fob, then press and hold the trunk
opener button (Legacy)/rear lock button (Outback/Subaru Outback Wilderness)
until a chirp sounds intermittently.

—

Press the “ ” button on the access key fob.

Within 30 seconds

Input the PIN code using the trunk opener button (Legacy)/rear lock button
(Outback/Subaru Outback Wilderness) within 30 seconds after the chirp sound of
step 4. For example, to register “32468” as the PIN code, perform the following
procedure.

Within 30 seconds

(1)

Press the button three times.

(2)

After a chirp sounds once, press the button twice.

(3)

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

(4)

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

(5)

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

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

—

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

—

NOTE

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

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NOTE

Press the trunk opener button/rear

lock button ten times to enter “0”.

Change the PIN code frequently to

protect your vehicle from theft.

If you have lent your vehicle to

another person, confirm that the PIN
code has not been changed or deleted.
If the PIN code has been changed or
deleted, reregister a new PIN code.

If you make an error during the

registration procedure, press the “ ”
or “

” button on the access key fob.

Then start over from the step 1.

To protect your vehicle from theft,

you cannot register “00000” to “99999”
or “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) of step 5 described
in “Registration”.

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

To protect the access key fob battery and
the vehicle battery, the keyless access
function will be disabled as follows.

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.

When the access key fob has been left

in the operating range for 10 minutes or
longer while all doors are locked.

Recovery from power saving mode

When one of the following operations is
performed, the keyless access function
will be recovered.

Unlock by gripping the door handle

(only when the sensors on the front
passenger’s door are not disabled) or
pressing the rear gate opener button on
the rear gate (Outback/Subaru Outback
Wilderness)/trunk opener button on the
trunk lid (Legacy).

Lock or unlock by the remote keyless

entry system.

Open a door and then close it.

Turn the push-button ignition switch to

the “ON” position.

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Power Saving Function of
Access Key Fob

This function stops the access key fob
from receiving signals and helps minimize
the battery consumption of the access key
fob.
1. Press the “ ” button twice while hold-
ing the “ ” button.

LED indicator

2. Confirm that the LED indicator blinks 4
times to notify that the setting is complete.
When the access key fob is in the power
save mode, the keyless access function
and push-button start system will not be
available.
To cancel the power save mode, press one
of the buttons on the access key fob.

Disabling Keyless Access
Function

WARNING

If you have an implanted pacemaker
or an implanted defibrillator, per-
form the procedure “By operating
the driver’s door”

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the keyless access function. If you
perform the procedure “By operat-
ing the access key fob”

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operation of an implanted pace-
maker or implanted defibrillator
may be affected by the radio waves
from the transmitter antenna.

When the vehicle is not going to be used
for a long time, or when you choose not to
use the keyless access function, the key-
less access function can be disabled.

NOTE

The locking and unlocking function

by the remote keyless entry system is
not disabled.

To start the engine while the func-

tions are disabled, perform the proce-
dure described in “Starting Engine”

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Disabling functions

By operating the access key fob

To disable the keyless access function by
operating the access key fob, register a
PIN code for PIN Code Access. For details
about registering a PIN code, refer to
“Unlock Using PIN Code Access”

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1. Open the driver’s door.

2. Rotate the lock lever forward.

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