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mote engine start system.

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7-6. Remote engine start

system (dealer option)

green

NOTE

1. Check that the select lever is set in the

“P” position.

2. Depress the brake pedal and keep it.

3. Press the push-button ignition switch

while turning the steering wheel left

and right.

The length of time for which it is

acceptable to allow the engine to

remain idling may be bound by local

laws and regulations. Check the

local rules when using the remote

engine start system.

WARNING

There are some general precau-

tions when starting the engine.

Carefully read the precautions

described in “General precau-

tions when starting engine”

�P310.

When taking your vehicle in for

service, it is recommended that you

inform the service personnel that

your vehicle is equipped with a

remote engine start system.

! Operation indicator flashing in

orange

There may be a malfunction in the steering

lock function. Immediately contact your

nearest SUBARU dealer.

Do not remote start a vehicle in an

enclosed environment (e.g.

closed garage). Prolonged opera-

tion of a motor vehicle in an

enclosed environment can cause

a harmful build-up of carbon

monoxide. Carbon monoxide is

harmful to your health. Exposure

to high levels of carbon monox-

ide can cause headaches, dizzi-

ness or in extreme cases uncon-

sciousness and/or death.

& Remote engine starter trans-

ceiver (fob)

The remote engine start system allows you

to start the engine from outside the vehicle.

In addition, the remote engine start system

can activate the heater or air conditioner,

providing you with a comfortable cabin

upon entry. For more details, refer to the

Owner’s Manual supplement for the re-

Fob button

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engine start system, the following will

occur.

starting (or stop the engine if running) and

sound the horn twice if any of the following

conditions is detected. In addition, the fob

will flash and beep 3 times.

! Starting the engine

NOTE

The side marker lights, tail lights, and

parking lights remain illuminated.

The fob button flashes once every 3

seconds.

All vehicle doors (including rear gate)

and the engine hood must be closed

prior to activating the remote engine

start system. Any open entry point will

prevent starting or cause the engine to

stop.

The total run-time has exceeded 20

minutes.

The brake pedal is depressed.

A key is in the ignition switch.

The engine hood is open.

The engine idle speed exceeds 3,500

rpm.

The power windows are disabled.

If the engine turns over but does not start

(or starts and stalls) the remote engine

start system will power off and then

attempt to start the engine 3 additional

times. The system will not attempt to

restart the engine if it determines a vehicle

malfunction is preventing starting. If the

engine does not start after 3 additional

attempts, the remote engine start request

will be aborted.

The remote engine start system is acti-

vated by pressing the fob button on your

remote engine starter transceiver (fob)

twice within 3 seconds. If the fob is within

operating range of the system and the start

request is received, the following will

occur.

The security alarm is triggered.

The select lever is not in the “P”

position.

If the system detects any door (including

the rear gate) open during operation, it will

prevent starting or stop the engine, and

sound the horn and flash side marker

lights, tail lights, and parking lights 6 times.

The fob flashes and beeps once.

The horn sounds once.

The side marker lights, tail lights, and

parking lights flash once.

! Stopping the engine

Press and hold the fob button for at least 2

seconds to stop the engine. The fob will

flash and beep three times, indicating the

engine has stopped. If the stop request is

not received (for example, if the user is too

far away from the vehicle), the fob will

continue to flash once every 3 seconds.

The system will automatically stop the

engine after 15 minutes.

In addition to the items above, if the

vehicle’s engine management system

determines there is a safety risk due to a

vehicle-related problem, the vehicle will

power down and the horn will sound 3

times.

The system will check certain safety

preconditions before starting, and if all

conditions are met, the engine will start

within 5 seconds. After the engine starts,

the following will occur.

The fob flashes and beeps twice.

The horn sounds once.

The side marker lights, tail lights, and

parking lights flash once.

NOTE

! Remote start safety features

If the alarm system is armed at the

time of remote engine starter activa-

tion (the security indicator light on

For safety and security reasons, the

remote engine start system will prevent

While the engine is idling via the remote

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the combination meter is flashing),

the alarm system will remain armed

throughout the remote start run

cycle.

If the alarm system is disarmed at

the time of remote engine starter

activation (the security indicator

light on the combination meter is

not flashing), the alarm system will

remain disarmed throughout the

remote start run cycle.

! Remote start operation - fob con-

firmation

Your remote engine starter fob is a

bidirectional transceiver that can confirm

system operation with several different

visual and audible indications. The fob’s

LED-backlit button and internal piezo

buzzer will indicate status of the system

using the following flash and beep se-

quences, provided the fob is within opera-

tional range of the system.

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Fob Indication

Precondition

Meaning

Flash

Beep

—

Continuous while button is

held down

Fob start button is being pressed

The fob is transmitting an RF signal

1 flash

1 beep

2 beeps

Engine start request received

Engine started successfully

Engine idling

2 flashes

User attempts to start engine by pressing fob

button twice within 3 sec

1 flash every 3 sec

3 flashes

—

3 beeps

Vehicle is in range but engine not started

Engine idling

1 flash every 3 sec

—

Engine idling by remote engine start operation

Engine stopped by system time-out or for safety

reasons (see sections above)

3 flashes

3 beeps

3 flashes

Engine stopped by user request

User attempts to stop engine by pressing and

holding fob button for at least 2 sec

Stop request not received. Engine still idling.

1 flash every 3 sec

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The engine hood is closed.

The push-button ignition switch is in the

“OFF” position.

& Alternate operation method

for models with “keyless ac-

cess with push-button start

system”

& Entering the vehicle while it is

running via remote start

(models without “keyless ac-

cess with push-button start

system”)

! When starting the engine

To start the engine with remote engine

start system, briefly press the lock button

twice within 2 seconds, then press and

hold the lock button for 3 seconds.

1. Unlock the vehicle doors using the

remote keyless entry system.

NOTE

1. Press the lock button briefly. The

hazard warning flashers then flash

once and the keyless buzzer chirps

once.

2. Within 2 seconds, press the lock button

briefly again. The hazard warning

flashers then flash once again, and

the keyless buzzer chirps once again.

3. After step 2, immediately press and

hold the lock button. Some exterior

lights then flash three times, and the

horn will honk once.

4. Approximately 3 seconds after step 3,

release the lock button. The engine will

then start successfully.

If the vehicle’s doors are unlocked

manually using the key, the vehicle’s

alarm system will trigger (if the alarm

system is armed prior to activating the

remote engine start system) and the

engine will turn off. Perform either of

the following procedures to disarm the

alarm system. Refer to “Alarm system”

�P138.

Access key fob

Lock button

– Insert the key into the ignition

switch and turn it to the “ON”

position.

– Press any button on the remote

keyless entry transmitter.

An access key fob can be used as the

remote engine start transmitter. Operate

the lock button to start or stop the engine

as follows.

! Before starting the engine

2. Enter the vehicle. The engine will shut

down when any door or rear gate is

opened.

3. Insert the key into the ignition switch

and turn it to the “START” position to

restart the engine.

! When stopping the engine

Before using the remote engine start

system to start the engine, confirm the

following conditions.

Press and hold the lock button to stop the

engine with remote engine start system.

The select lever is in the “P” position.

All doors including the rear gate are

closed.

! Remote start safety features

For detailed information, refer to “Remote

start safety features” �P316.

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engine starter transceiver (fob) will

flash and beep 3 times to indicate that

the remote start system has been shut

down.

transmitters). New remote engine start

transmitters can be programmed accord-

ing to the following procedure.

1. Open the driver’s door (the driver’s

door must remain open throughout the

entire process).

& Entering the vehicle while it is

running via remote start

(models with “keyless access

with push-button start sys-

tem”)

1. Unlock the vehicle doors using the

keyless access function and remote

keyless entry system.

& Enteringthe vehicle following

remote engine start shut-

down

An alarm trigger may occur if the vehicle is

opened by the remote keyless entry

transmitter within a few seconds immedi-

ately following remote engine start shut-

down.

2. Depress and hold the brake pedal.

3. Turn the ignition switch to “ON” then

“LOCK”/“OFF”, back to “ON” then

“LOCK”/“OFF”, then back to “ON”

again and leave the ignition “ON”

throughout the programming process.

4. The system will flash the side marker

lights, tail lights and parking lights and

honk the horn three times, indicating

that the system has entered the trans-

mitter learn mode.

5. Press and release the “ ” button on

the transmitter that you want to pro-

gram.

6. The system will flash the side marker

lights, tail lights and parking lights and

honk the horn one time, indicating that

the system has learned the transmitter.

Upon successful programming, the

remote start confirmation transmitter

button will flash one time.

NOTE

If the vehicle’s doors are unlocked

manually using the key, the vehicle’s

alarm system will trigger (if the alarm

system is armed prior to activating the

remote engine start system) and the

engine will turn off. Perform either of

the following procedures to disarm the

alarm system. Refer to “Alarm system”

�P138.

& Pre-heating or pre-cooling

the interior of the vehicle

Before exiting the vehicle, set the tem-

perature controls to the desired setting and

operation. After the system starts the

engine, the heater or air conditioning will

activate and heat or cool the interior to

your setting.

– Turn the push-button ignition

switch to the “ACC” or “ON”

position.

– Press any button on the access

key fob.

& Remote transmitter program

(Remote engine starter

transceiver)

New transmitters can be programmed to

the remote engine start system in the

event that a transmitter is lost, stolen,

damaged or additional transmitters are

desired (the system will accept up to eight

2. Enter the vehicle. The engine will

remain running provided the access

key fob is present and detected by the

vehicle.

3. Press the push-button ignition switch

once while depressing the brake pedal

before driving your vehicle. The remote

7. Repeat step 5 for any additional

transmitters (the system will accept

up to eight transmitters).

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8. The system will exit the transmitter

learn mode if the key is turned to the

“LOCK”/“OFF” position, the door is

closed or after 2 minutes.

moved parts; children could

swallow them.

There is a danger of explosion if

an incorrect replacement battery

is used. Replace only with the

same or equivalent type of bat-

tery.

& System maintenance

NOTE

Battery should not be exposed to

excessive heat such as sunshine,

fire or the like.

For remote engine starter transceiver:

In the event that the vehicle’s battery is

replaced, discharged or disconnected,

it will be necessary to start the vehicle a

minimum of one time using the key

prior to activating the remote engine

start system. This is required to allow

the vehicle electronic systems to re-

synchronize.

For models with “keyless access with

push-button start system”:

Perform the procedure described in “Re-

placing battery of access key fob” �P496.

For remote engine starter transceiver:

1. Remove the small phillips screw lo-

cated on the back side lower left corner

of the transmitter.

2. Carefully pry the remote engine start

transmitter halves apart using a small

flat-head screwdriver.

The 3-volt lithium battery (model CR-2450)

supplied in your remote engine start

transmitter should last approximately one

year, depending on usage. When the

battery begin to weaken, you will notice a

decrease in range (distance from the

vehicle that your remote control operates).

Follow the instructions below to change

the remote engine start transmitter battery.

! Changing the battery

CAUTION

Do not let dust, oil or water get on

or in the remote engine start

transmitter when replacing the

battery.

Be careful not to damage the

printed circuit board in the re-

mote engine start transmitter

when replacing the battery.

Be careful not to allow children to

touch the battery and any re-

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erly (battery “+” should be pointed

away from the transmitter circuit board

on battery).

! Canada-spec. models

4. Carefully snap the case halves back

together, reinstall the phillips screw

and test the remote engine start

system.

& Certification for remote en-

gine starter

! U.S.-spec. models

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.

3. Remove the circuit board from the

bottom half of the case and remove

the battery and replace with new one.

Be sure to observe the (+) sign on the

old battery before removing it to ensure

that the new battery is inserted prop-

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