Get Keys and doors -> Keyless access with push-button start Guide for Subaru Forester SUV 2024

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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.

2-1. Keys

NOTE

2-2. Keyless access with

push-button start system (if

equipped)

For models with “keyless access with

push-button start system”, refer to

“Keyless access with push-button start

system” �P113.

NOTE

The following access key fobs are pro-

vided with the vehicle.

Locking/unlocking using the remote

keyless entry system can also be con-

trolled with the buttons on the key. For

details, refer to “Remote keyless entry

system” �P130.

The following keys are provided with the

vehicle.

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.

1

2

Access key fobs

Key number plate

The “keyless access with push-button start

system” allows the following functions to

be performed when the access key fob is

being carried.

& Key number plate

1

2

3

Master keys

Valet key

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”

�P129.

.

Locking and unlocking of doors, rear

gate and fuel filler lid (For details, refer

to “Locking and unlocking by holding

the access key fob” �P117.)

These keys can be used in the following

locations.

.

Ignition switch

Driver’s door

Glove box (except the valet key)

.

Starting and stopping the engine (For

details, refer to “Starting and stopping

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engine (models with push-button start

system)” �P312.)

& Safety precautions

.

Arming and disarming the alarm sys-

tem (For details, refer to “Alarm system”

�P138.)

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.

NOTE

.

Locking/unlocking using the remote

keyless entry system can also be

controlled with the buttons on the

access key fob. For details, refer to

“Remote keyless entry system”

�P130.

Carefully store the key number plate

supplied with the access key fob. It

is necessary for vehicle repair and

additional registration of access key

fobs. For details, refer to “Key

replacement” �P129.

The radio waves from the transmit-

ting antennas on the vehicle could

adversely affect the operation of

implanted pacemakers and im-

planted defibrillators.

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2

Release button

Emergency key

.

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.

Press the release button of the access key

fob to take out the emergency key.

The emergency key is used for the follow-

ing operations.

An emergency key is attached to each

access key fob.

.

Locking and unlocking the driver’s door

Locking and unlocking the glove box

NOTE

The glove box can be kept locked when

the vehicle and the access key fob (with

the emergency key removed) are left at

a parking facility.

“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.

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.

*: Radio frequency: 134 kHz

.

The access key fob contains

electronic components. Observe

the following precautions to pre-

vent malfunctions.

–

It is recommended to have the

access key battery replaced at

an authorized SUBARU dealer

to avoid the risk of damage.

–

Do not get the access key fob

wet. If the access key fob gets

wet, wipe it off immediately

and let it dry completely.

1

Antennas

–

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

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station and power transmission

lines.

– When products that transmit

radio waves are used, such as

an access key fob or a remote

transmitter key of another vehi-

cle.

– When carrying the access key fob

of your vehicle together with the

access key fob or the remote

transmitter of another vehicle.

– When the access key fob is

placed near wireless communi-

cation 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.

may damage the battery or

cause circuit malfunctions.

the operation of the airplane. in a

bag, take measures to prevent

the buttons from being pressed

accidentally.

–

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.

NOTE

.

The operational/non-operational

setting for the keyless access func-

tion can be changed. For the setting

procedure, refer to “Disabling key-

less access function” �P124.

For detailed information about the

operation method for the push-but-

ton ignition switch while the keyless

access function is switched to the

non-operational mode, refer to “Ac-

cess key fob – if access key fob does

not operate properly” �P439.

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 communica-

tion between the access key fob and

the vehicle under the following con-

ditions, and it may not be possible to

lock or unlock the doors or start the

engine.

–

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.

– When the battery of the access

key fob is discharged.

.

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.

.

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 condi-

tions, it is approximately 1 to 2 years.

If the battery becomes fully dis-

charged, replace it with a new one.

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

– When operating near a facility

where strong radio waves are

transmitted, such as a broadcast

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.

If an access key fob is lost, it is

recommended that all of the remain-

ing 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.

When the steering is locked, the

initialization is completed.

& Locking and unlocking by

holding the access key fob

When the access key fob is carried within

the operating range, the doors, rear gate

and fuel filler lid can be locked/unlocked

just by touching the door handle.

.

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

.

Up to 7 access key fobs can be

registered for one vehicle.

NOTE

The vehicle can also be locked/un-

locked with the remote keyless entry

system. For details, refer to “Remote

keyless entry system” �P130.

Do not leave the access key fob in

the storage spaces inside the vehi-

cle, such as the door pocket, dash-

board 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

required to start the engine. In this

case, perform the following proce-

dure to initialize the steering lock.

(1) Turn the push-button ignition

switch to the “OFF” position.

For details, refer to “Switching

power status” �P163.

– In the cargo area

If you do, the following situations

may occur.

– The access key fob is mistakenly

locked inside the vehicle.

– A false warning issues although

no malfunction actually occurs.

– No warning issues even when a

malfunction occurs.

! Operating ranges

.

(2) Open and close the driver’s

door.

(3) Wait for approximately 10 sec-

onds.

1

2

Antennas

Operating range (approximately 16 to 32

in (40 to 80 cm))

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indicated operating range, the key-

less access function may not oper-

ate properly.

cell phone, the operating ranges

may be reduced, or the keyless

access function may not operate.

In such a case, perform the proce-

dure described in “Locking and

unlocking” �P440.

The doors may lock or unlock when

the car is being washed or exposed

to a significant amount of water that

contacts the door handle while the

key fob is still in the operating range.

.

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 func-

tion 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 de-

tected.

It is not possible to lock the doors,

rear gate and fuel filler lid using the

keyless access function when the

access key fob is inside the vehicle.

However, depending on the status of

the access key fob and the 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.

.

! How to lock and unlock

It is possible to perform the following

operations when you are carrying the

access key fob.

1

LED indicator

When the access key fob is within either of

the operating ranges of the front doors, the

LED indicator on the access key fob

flashes. When the keyless access func-

tions are disabled, the LED indicator does

not flash unless a button on the access key

fob is pressed.

.

Lock and unlock the doors.

Lock and unlock the rear gate.

Lock and unlock the fuel filler lid.

NOTE

.

It is not possible to lock the doors,

NOTE

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” �P163.

If the door handle is gripped with a

gloved hand, the door lock may not

be released.

.

If the access key fob is placed too

close to the vehicle body, the key-

less access functions may not oper-

ate properly. If it does not operate

properly, repeat the operation from

farther away.

.

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 sta-

tion or an area where wireless equip-

ment is used), or while talking on a

.

If the access key fob is placed near

the ground or in an elevated location

from the ground, even if it is in the

If the door lock sensor is touched

three times or more repeatedly, the

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system will ignore the sensor opera-

tion.

.

The setting of the hazard warning

sound once and the hazard warning

flashers will flash once.

flasher operation and the volume of

the audible signal can be changed

by your SUBARU dealer. Contact

your SUBARU dealer for details.

Also, the setting of the hazard warn-

ing flasher operation can be chan-

ged by operating the combination

meter display (color LCD). For de-

tails, refer to “Keyless Entry Sys-

tem” �P200.

.

When performing the locking proce-

dure too quickly, locking may not

complete. After performing the lock-

ing procedure, it is recommended to

pull the REAR door handle to con-

firm 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.

! Locking with the rear lock button

! Locking with the door lock sensor

– An electronic chirp sounds five

times.

– The hazard warning flashers

flash five times.

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Rear lock button

.

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

possible to unlock doors and/or the

rear gate using the keyless access

function.

Carry the access key fob, close all doors

including the rear gate, and press the rear

lock button. The rear gate, 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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Door lock sensor

Carry the access key fob, close all doors

including the rear gate, and touch the door

lock sensor on the door handle. All doors

including the rear gate and fuel filler lid will

be locked. Also, an electronic chirp will

.

When locking, be sure to carry the

access key fob to prevent locking

the access key fob in the vehicle.

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120

! Locking with the power rear gate

! Unlocking

! Unlocking rear gate

lock button

1

Rear gate opener button

Carry the access key fob, and touch the

sensor behind the door handle.

1

Power rear gate lock button

Carry the access key fob, and press the

rear gate opener button. Either only the

rear gate will unlock, or all doors and the

fuel filler lid will unlock. Also, an electronic

chirp will sound twice and the hazard

warning flashers will flash twice.

.

The driver’s door handle:

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.

Either the driver’s door and fuel filler lid will

unlock, or all doors and the fuel filler lid will

unlock.

.

The front passenger’s door handle:

The fuel filler lid, rear gate and all doors will

be unlocked.

Also, an electronic chirp will sound twice

and the hazard warning flashers will flash

twice.

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! Door unlock selection function

& Unlock using PIN Code Ac-

cess

When the door is unlocked using the

keyless access function, only the doors

that were set can be unlocked.

The settings can be changed with the

following methods.

When all doors including the rear gate are

locked, you can unlock the doors (includ-

ing rear gate) without a key by pressing the

rear lock button.

.

The setting can be changed by operat-

ing the combination meter display

(color LCD). Refer to “Keyless Entry

System” �P200.

.

The setting can be changed by a

SUBARU dealer.

1

Rear lock button

NOTE

PIN Code Access will be helpful if the

key fob is accidentally left in the

vehicle. It is recommended that a 5-

digit security code (PIN code) be regis-

tered.

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! Registration for a PIN code

Steps

Operation

Time from the previous step

1

2

Turn off the ignition switch.

Close all doors (including rear gate).

—

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

rear lock button until a chirp sounds.

3

4

Within 5 seconds

Within 30 seconds

Press and hold the “ ” button on the access key fob until a chirp sounds.

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)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Press the button three times.

5

Within 30 seconds

After a chirp sounds once, press the button twice.

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

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

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

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

sounding intermittently.

6

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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make sure that you can unlock the

cess for 5 minutes.

NOTE

doors using the PIN code.

The PIN code cannot be deleted

while the keyless access function

is disabled by operating the access

key fob.

Reregister the PIN code in the fol-

lowing cases.

– When you forget the PIN code.

– When you want to change the PIN

code.

.

Press the rear lock button ten times

to enter “0”.

.

& Power saving function

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.

The keyless access function will be dis-

abled in the following cases to protect the

access key fob battery and the vehicle

battery.

.

Case 1: When the keyless access

function and the remote keyless entry

system have not been used for 2 weeks

or longer while all doors are locked.

.

If you make an error during the

registration procedure, press the

“ ” or “ ” button on the access

key fob. Then, start over from the

procedure described in “Prepara-

tion for registering a PIN code”.

To protect your vehicle from theft,

you cannot register a string of the

same five numbers together, such as

“00000”, nor “12345” as a PIN code.

Do not register your vehicle license

plate number or simple numbers

such as “11122” or “12121” as a

PIN code. Doing so will increase the

risk of vehicle theft.

! Unlocking

Operate one of the following items to

recover the keyless access function:

– Unlock the doors by any procedure

other than gripping the front pas-

senger’s door handle.

Perform step 5 described in “Registration

for a PIN code”.

NOTE

.

You cannot unlock by PIN Code

Access in the following cases.

– When the access key fob is within

the operating ranges.

– When the ignition switch is in the

“ACC” or “ON” position.

If you make an operation error dur-

ing the unlocking procedure, start

over with the unlocking procedure

after waiting for 5 seconds or longer.

To protect your vehicle from theft, a

buzzer will sound if incorrect PIN

codes are entered five times con-

tinuously. If this occurs, you cannot

unlock the doors by PIN Code Ac-

.

– Lock the doors.

– Open a door and then close it.

.

Case 2: When the access key fob has

been left in the operating range for 10

minutes or longer while all doors are

locked.

.

Operate one of the following items to

recover the keyless access function:

– Unlock the doors by gripping the

door handle.

.

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.

– Unlock the doors by pressing the

rear gate opener button.

– Lock the doors by touching the door

After registering a new PIN code,

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124

lock sensor.

– Lock or unlock the doors using the

remote keyless entry system.

– Lock or unlock the doors using the

power door locking switch.

– Open either of the front doors.

complete.

NOTE

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.

.

If the access key is kept in or comes

near the vehicle, the system be-

comes active and both the vehicle

and access key batteries’ energy will

be consumed. If this occurs fre-

quently or continuously, both the

vehicle and access key batteries

can become fully drained.

& Power saving function of ac-

& Disabling keyless access

cess key fob

.

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 pro-

cedure described in “Starting en-

gine” �P440.

function

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.

WARNING

If you wear an implanted pacemaker

or an implanted defibrillator, per-

form the procedure described in

“By operating the driver’s door”

�P125 to disable the keyless access

function. If you perform the proce-

dure described in “By operating the

access key fob” �P124, the opera-

tion of an implanted pacemaker or

implanted defibrillator may be af-

fected by the radio waves from the

transmitter antenna.

! Disabling functions

! By operating the access key fob

If you have registered a PIN code for PIN

Code Access, you can disable the keyless

access function by operating the access

key fob. For details about registering a PIN

code, refer to “Unlock using PIN Code

Access” �P121.

1. Open the driver’s door.

2. Rotate the lock lever toward the lock

position.

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. Confirm that the LED indicator blinks 4

times to notify that the setting is

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! By operating the driver’s door

3. Press and hold the “ ” button and “

”

button on the access key fob simulta-

neously for more than 5 seconds.

A chirp will sound, and the function will be

disabled.

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126

Steps

Operation

Time from the previous step

Driver’s door status

Close

1

2

3

4

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

Push “ ” of the power door locking switch.

Open the driver’s door.

—

Close

Within 5 seconds

Close?Open

Open

Push “ ” of the power door locking switch twice.

Open?Close?Open?

Close?Open

5

6

Close and open the driver’s door twice.

Within 10 seconds

Push “ ” of the power door locking switch twice while

the door is open.

Open

7

8

Close and open the driver’s door once.

Close the door.

Within 10 seconds

Within 5 seconds

Open?Close?Open

Open?Close

A chirp will sound, and the functions will be disabled.

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& Selecting audible signal op-

& Replacing battery of access

NOTE

eration

key fob

In steps 4 and 6, press the power door

locking switch slowly. If the switch is

pressed quickly, the functions may not

be disabled.

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.

Refer to “Replacing battery of access key

fob” �P496.

& Replacing access key fob

Access key fobs can be replaced by a

SUBARU dealer. For more details, contact

a SUBARU dealer.

! Enabling functions

When the procedure to disable the func-

tions is performed again, a chirp will

sound, and the functions are enabled.

NOTE

The setting can be changed by operat-

ing the combination meter display

(color LCD). For details, refer to “Vehi-

cle Setting” �P199.

& Certification for keyless ac-

cess with push-button start

system

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.

.

U.S.-spec. models

& Warning chimes and warning

indicator

FCC ID: HYQ14AHK

FCC ID: Y8PSSPIMB02

FCC ID: Y8PSU19S-3

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” �P183.

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.

– When disabling by operating the

access key fob: A chirp will

sound.

& When access key fob does

not operate properly

Refer to “Access key fob – if access key

fob does not operate properly” �P439.

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.

Canada-spec. models

– Type 1

– Type 2

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.

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