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– Canada-spec. models

2-4. Remote keyless entry

system

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.

CAUTION

Do not expose the remote trans-

mitter to severe shocks, such as

those experienced as a result of

dropping or throwing.

NOTE

Do not take the remote transmit-

ter apart except when replacing

the battery.

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.

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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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.

Access key fob

Transmitter

Lock/arm button

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

Unlock/disarm button

Rear gate unlock button

PANIC 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”

�P138.

– 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.

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-

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& Locking the doors

& Sounding a panic alarm

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.

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.

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.

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.

& 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.

An electronic chirp sounds five times.

The hazard warning flashers flash five

times.

& 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.

When you close the door, it will automati-

cally lock and then the following will occur.

& 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.

An electronic chirp sounds once.

The hazard warning flashers flash

once.

& Unlocking the doors

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.

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 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.

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& Replacing the battery

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.

Refer to “Replacing key battery” �P495.

& 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.

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.

& Certification for remote key-

less entry system

! U.S.-spec. models

FCC ID: CWTB1G077

FCC ID: CWTD1G141

CAUTION

FCC WARNING

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” �P199.

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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charged).

! Canada-spec. models

2-5. Door locks

– Insert the key into the ignition

switch and turn the ignition

switch to “ON”.

& Locking and unlocking from

the outside

NOTE

For details about the alarm system,

refer to “Alarm system” �P138.

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:

! How to lock and unlock the vehicle

using the key

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.

Rotate the key toward the front to lock.

Rotate the key toward the rear to unlock.

– Grip the front door handle.

– Press the rear gate opener

button.

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

locked or unlocked.

Models without “keyless access

with push-button start system”:

– Press any button on the remote

transmitter (except when the

transmitter battery is dis-

NOTE

Models with “keyless access with

push-button start system”:

The emergency key is directional. If the

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