Keys and doors - nuxx.net · Black plate (104,1) 北米Model "A2510BE-F" EDITED: 2015/ 2/ 18 Keys and doors/Immobilizer Immobilizer The immobilizer system is designed to prevent an

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北米Model "A2510BE-F" EDITED: 2015/ 2/ 18

Keys ..................................................................... 2-3Key number plate................................................ 2-3

Immobilizer .......................................................... 2-4Certification for immobilizer system..................... 2-4Security indicator light ........................................ 2-5Key replacement ................................................. 2-5

Door locks ........................................................... 2-6Locking and unlocking from the outside .............. 2-6Locking and unlocking from the inside ................ 2-7Battery drainage prevention function ................... 2-8

Power door locking switches............................. 2-9Key lock-in prevention function ........................... 2-9

Keyless access with push-button startsystem (if equipped) ....................................... 2-10Safety precautions ............................................. 2-10Locking and unlocking with “keyless access”entry function................................................... 2-13

Selecting audible signal operation ...................... 2-18Warning chimes and warning indicator ............... 2-18Disabling keyless access function ...................... 2-18When access key does not operate properly ....... 2-20Replacing battery of access key ......................... 2-20Replacing access key......................................... 2-20Certification for keyless access with push-buttonstart system..................................................... 2-20

PIN Code Access (models with “keylessaccess with push-button start system”)........ 2-21Registering a PIN code....................................... 2-21Unlocking .......................................................... 2-22

Remote keyless entry system........................... 2-23Operating the access key................................... 2-24Operating the transmitter ................................... 2-25Replacing the battery......................................... 2-26Replacing lost transmitters ................................ 2-26Certification for remote keyless entry system ..... 2-26

Alarm system..................................................... 2-27System alarm operation ..................................... 2-27Activating and deactivating the alarm system ..... 2-27If you have accidentally triggered the alarmsystem ............................................................ 2-28

Arming the system ............................................ 2-28Disarming the system ........................................ 2-31Valet mode ........................................................ 2-31Tripped sensor identification .............................. 2-31Shock sensors (dealer option)............................ 2-31

Child safety locks .............................................. 2-32Windows............................................................. 2-32

Power window operation by driver ..................... 2-33Power window operation by passengers............. 2-35Initialization of power window ............................ 2-36

Trunk lid (Legacy).............................................. 2-37To open and close the trunk lid from outside...... 2-37To open the trunk lid from inside........................ 2-37Internal trunk lid release handle ......................... 2-38

Rear gate (Outback)........................................... 2-39Manual rear gate (if equipped)............................ 2-39Power rear gate (if equipped) ............................. 2-40

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Moonroof (if equipped) ...................................... 2-46Moonroof switches............................................. 2-47

Sun shade ......................................................... 2-48

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Keys

NOTE

For models with “keyless access withpush-button start system”, refer to“Keyless access with push-button startsystem” F2-10.

1) Master key2) Submaster key3) Valet key4) Key number plate

Three types of keys are provided for yourvehicle:Master key, submaster key and valet key.

The master key and submaster key fit alllocks on your vehicle.. Ignition switch

. Driver’s door

. Glove box

. Trunk lid (Legacy)

The valet key fits only the ignition switchand door locks. You can keep the glovebox locked when you leave your vehicleand valet key at a parking facility.

CAUTION

Do not attach a large key holder orkey case to either key. If it bangsagainst your knees while you aredriving, it could turn the ignitionswitch from the “ON” position to the“ACC” or “LOCK” position, therebystopping the engine.

& Key number plateThe key number is stamped on the keynumber plate attached to the key set.Write down the key number and keep it inanother safe place, not in the vehicle. Thisnumber is needed to make a replacementkey if you lose your key or lock it inside thevehicle.

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Keys and doors/Immobilizer

Immobilizer

The immobilizer system is designed toprevent an unauthorized person fromstarting the engine. Only keys registeredwith your vehicle’s immobilizer system canbe used to operate your vehicle. Thissystem, however, is not a 100% anti-theftguaranty.

For models with “keyless access withpush-button start system”:If you press the push-button ignitionswitch when carrying an unregisteredaccess key, the switch will not turn to the“ON” position and the engine will not start.

For models without “keyless accesswith push-button start system”:Even if an unregistered key fits into theignition switch and can be turned to the“START” position, the engine will auto-matically stop after several seconds.

If the engine does not start, perform eitherof the following procedures.. Perform the procedure described in“Starting engine” F9-19 (models with“keyless access with push-button startsystem”).. Pull out the key once before tryingagain (models without “keyless accesswith push-button start system”). Refer to

“Ignition switch (models without push-button start system)” F3-3.

CAUTION

. Do not place the key under directsunlight or anywhere it maybecome hot.

. Do not get the key wet. If the keygets wet, wipe it dry with a clothimmediately.

. Do not modify or remove thesystem. 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 fol-lowing 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 (all models)and rear gate (Outback).– Do not leave spare keys or anyrecord of your key number in thevehicle.

. The vehicle has a maintenance-freetype immobilizer system.

& Certification for immobilizersystem

. For models with “keyless accesswith push-button start system”:Refer to “Certification for keyless accesswith push-button start system” F2-20.

. For models without “keyless accesswith push-button start system”:

– U.S.-spec. models

FCC ID: MOZRI-38BFH

CAUTION

FCC WARNINGChanges or modifications not ex-pressly approved by the party re-sponsible for compliance could voidthe user’s authority to operate theequipment.

This device complies with part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This de-vice may not cause harmful interfer-ence, and (2) this device must acceptany interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation.

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– Canada-spec. models

NOTEThis device complies with IndustryCanada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the follow-ing two conditions: (1) this device maynot cause interference, and (2) thisdevice must accept any interference,including interference that may causeundesired operation of the device.

NOTELe présent appareil est conforme auxCNR d’Industrie Canada applicablesaux appareils radio exempts de licence.L’exploitation est autorisée aux deuxconditions suivantes: (1) l’appareil nedoit pas produire de brouillage, et (2)l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit acceptertout brouillage radioélectrique subi,même si le brouillage est susceptibled’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

– Mexico-spec. models

& Security indicator lightRefer to “Security indicator light” F3-28.

& Key replacementYour key number plate will be required ifyou ever need a replacement key made.Any new key must be registered for usewith your vehicle’s immobilizer systembefore it can be used. The maximumnumber of keys that can be registeredfor use with one vehicle is as follows.. Four (models without “keyless accesswith push-button start system”). Seven (models with “keyless accesswith push-button start system”)

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

If you lose a key, the lost key’s ID code stillremains in the memory of the vehicle’simmobilizer system. For security reasons,the lost key’s ID code should be erasedfrom the memory. To erase the lost key’sID code, all keys that will be used arerequired.

For details about new key registration anderasing the lost key’s ID code, contactyour SUBARU dealer.

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Keys and doors/Door locks

Door locks

& Locking and unlocking fromthe outside

NOTEIf you unlock the driver’s door with akey (including a mechanical key) andopen the door while the alarm systemis armed, the alarm system is triggeredand the vehicle’s horn sounds. In thiscase, perform any of the followingoperations:

Models with “keyless access withpush-button start system”:. Press any button on the access key(except when the access key battery isdischarged).. Turn the push-button ignition switchto the “ACC” position.. Carry the access key and performeither of the following procedures.

– Grip the front door handle– Press the rear gate opener button

Models without “keyless access withpush-button start system”:. Press any button on the remotetransmitter (except when the transmit-ter battery is discharged).. Insert the key into the ignitionswitch and turn the ignition switch to

the “ON” position.

For details about the alarm system,refer to “Alarm system” F2-27.

To lock the driver’s door from the outsidewith the key, turn the key toward the front.

To unlock the door, turn the key toward therear. Pull the outside door handle to openan unlocked door.

NOTEThe mechanical key is directional. If thekey cannot be inserted, change thedirection that the grooved side isfacing and insert it again.

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Locking without the key1) Rotate the lock lever forward.2) Close the door.

To lock the door from the outside withoutthe key, rotate the lock lever forward andthen close the door.

Locking without the key1) Press the front side of the power door

locking switch.2) Close the door.

To lock the door from the outside using thepower door locking switch, press the frontside of the switch (“LOCK” side) and thenclose the door. In this case, all closeddoors and the rear gate (Outback) arelocked at the same time.

Always make sure that all doors and therear gate are locked before leaving yourvehicle.

NOTEMake sure that you do not leave the keyinside the vehicle before locking thedoors from the outside without the key.

& Locking and unlocking fromthe inside

WARNING

Keep all doors locked when youdrive, especially when small chil-dren are in your vehicle.

Along with the proper use of seat-belts and child restraints, lockingthe doors reduces the chance ofbeing thrown out of the vehicle in anaccident.

It also helps prevent passengersfrom falling out by preventing a doorfrom being accidentally opened, andintruders from unexpectedly open-ing doors and entering your vehicle.


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1) Unlock2) Lock

To lock the door from the inside, rotate thelock lever forward. To unlock the door fromthe inside, rotate the lock lever rearward.

The red mark on the lock lever appearswhen the door is unlocked.

Pull the inside door handle to open anunlocked door.

Always make sure that all doors and therear gate (Outback) are closed beforestarting to drive.

& Battery drainage preventionfunction

If a door or the rear gate (Outback) is notcompletely closed, the interior lights willremain illuminated as a result. However,several lights are automatically turned offby the battery drainage prevention func-tion to prevent the battery from goingdead. The following interior lights areaffected by this function.

Item Switchposition

Automatically turningoff

Map lights OFF*1 Approximately 20minutes later

Dome light DOOR Approximately 20minutes later

Ignitionswitch light — Approximately 20

minutes later

Door steplights — None*2

Cargo arealight DOOR Approximately 20

minutes later

*1: The map lights can be controlled by thebattery drainage prevention function only whenthe map light switches are in the OFF positionand the door interlock switch is in the DOORposition. For the switch positions, refer to “Maplight” F6-2.*2: The door step lights are not affected by thebattery drainage prevention function, so the

lights do not turn off automatically. To turn offthe lights, it is necessary that each door iscompletely closed.

The operational/non-operational setting ofthis function can be changed by aSUBARU dealer. Contact the nearestSUBARU dealer if you would like tochange the setting.

NOTE. The factory setting (default setting)for this function is set as “operational”.. When leaving the vehicle, pleasemake sure that all doors and the reargate (Outback) are completely closed.. The battery drainage preventionfunction does not operate while thekey is in the ignition switch.

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Power door locking switches

1) Lock2) Unlock

All doors and the rear gate (Outback) canbe locked and unlocked by the power doorlocking switches located at the driver’sside and the front passenger’s side doors.

To lock the doors, press the front side ofthe switch.To unlock the doors, press the rear side ofthe switch.

When you close the doors after you setthe door locks, the doors remain locked.

NOTEMake sure that you do not leave the keyinside the vehicle before locking thedoors from the outside using the powerdoor locking switches.

& Key lock-in prevention func-tion

This function prevents the doors frombeing locked under the following condi-tions.. The key is still in the ignition switch(models without “keyless access withpush-button start system”). The ignition switch is in the “ON”position (models with “keyless access withpush-button start system”)

This function’s operational/non-opera-tional setting can be changed by aSUBARU dealer. Contact a SUBARUdealer for details.

NOTE. The factory setting (default setting)for this function is set as “operational”.. When leaving the vehicle, make sureyou are holding the key before lockingthe doors.

! Behavior with key lock-in preven-tion function operational

With the driver’s door open, the doors areautomatically kept unlocked even if thefront side of the power door locking switchis pressed.

! Behavior with key lock-in preven-tion function non-operational

. If the lock lever is turned to the rear(“LOCK”) position with the driver’s dooropen and the driver’s door is then closedwith the lock lever in that position, thedriver’s door is locked.. If the spare key is used to lock thedriver’s door from the outside of thevehicle, the door is locked.

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Keys and doors/Keyless access with push–button start system

Keyless access with push-button start system (ifequipped)

1) Access key (main)2) Access key (sub)3) Key number plate

The vehicle has two access keys and akey number plate. For details about thekey number plate, refer to “Key numberplate” F2-3.

The keyless access with push-button startsystem allows you to perform the followingfunctions when you are carrying theaccess key.. Locking and unlocking of the doors andrear gate (Outback)

. Opening the trunk (Legacy)

. Starting and stopping the engine. Fordetailed information, refer to “Starting andstopping engine (models with push-buttonstart system)” F7-12.. Arming and disarming the alarm sys-tem. For detailed information, refer to“Alarm system” F2-27.

Locking and unlocking by the remotekeyless entry system can also be con-trolled with the buttons on the access key.For detailed information, refer to “Remotekeyless entry system” F2-23.

A mechanical key is attached to eachaccess key. The mechanical key is usedfor the following operations.. Locking and unlocking the driver’s door. Locking and unlocking the glove box. Unlocking the trunk lid (Legacy)

You cannot unlock the glove box withoutusing the mechanical key. You can keepthe glove box locked when you leave yourvehicle and the access key (with themechanical key removed) at a parkingfacility.

1) Release button2) Mechanical key

While pressing the release button of theaccess key, take out the mechanical key.

& Safety precautions

WARNING

If you wear an implanted pacemakeror an implanted defibrillator, stay atleast 8.7 in (22 cm) away from thetransmitting antennas installed onthe vehicle.

The radio waves from the transmit-ting antennas on the vehicle couldadversely affect the operation ofimplanted pacemakers and im-planted defibrillators.

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If you wear electric medical equip-ment other than an implanted pace-maker or an implanted defibrillator,before using the keyless accesswith push-button start system, referto “Radio waves used for the key-less access with push-button startsystem” mentioned later, and con-tact the electric medical equipmentmanufacturer for more information.The radio waves from the transmit-ting antennas on the vehicle couldadversely affect the operation of theelectric medical equipment.

“Radio waves used for the keylessaccess with push-button start sys-tem”

. The keyless access with push-button start system uses radiowaves of the following fre-quency* in addition to the radiowaves used for the remote key-less entry system. The radiowaves are periodically outputfrom the antennas installed onthe vehicle as shown in thefollowing illustrations.

* Radio frequency: 134 kHz

Legacy1) Antenna

Outback1) Antenna

CAUTION

. Never leave or store the accesskey inside the vehicle or within


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6.6 ft (2 m) around the vehicle (e.g., in the garage). The access keymay be locked inside the vehicle,or the battery may dischargerapidly.

. The access key contains electro-nic components. Observe thefollowing precautions to preventmalfunctions.

– Although you can replace thebattery of the access keyyourself, it is recommendedthat the battery be replaced bya SUBARU dealer to avoid therisk of damage at the time ofreplacement.

– Do not get the access key wet.If the access key gets wet,wipe it off immediately and letit dry completely.

– Do not apply strong impactsto the access key.

– Keep the access key awayfrom magnetic sources.

– Never leave the access key indirect sunlight or anywherethat may become hot, suchas on the dashboard. It maydamage the battery or causecircuit malfunctions.

– Do not wash the access key inan ultrasonic washer.

– Do not leave the access key inhumid or dusty locations.Doing so may cause malfunc-tions.

– Do not leave the access keynear personal computers orhome electric appliances.Doing so may cause the ac-cess key to malfunction, re-sulting in battery discharge.

. If the access key is dropped, theintegrated mechanical key insidemay become loose. Be carefulnot to lose the mechanical key.

. When you carry the access keyon an airplane, do not press thebutton of the access key while inthe airplane. When any button ofthe access key is pressed, radiowaves are sent and may affectthe operation of the airplane.When you carry the access keyin a bag on an airplane, takemeasures to prevent the buttonsof the access key from beingpressed.

NOTE. The operational/non-operationalsetting for the keyless access functioncan be changed. For the setting proce-dure, refer to “Disabling keyless ac-cess function” F2-18. The setting canalso be changed by a SUBARU dealer.For more details, contact a SUBARUdealer.. For detailed information about theoperation method for the push-buttonignition switch while the keyless ac-cess function is switched to the non-operational mode, refer to “Access key– if access key does not operateproperly” F9-18.. The keyless access with push-but-ton start system uses weak radiowaves. The status of the access keyand environmental conditions may in-terfere with the communication be-tween the access key and the vehicleunder the following conditions, and itmay not be possible to lock or unlockthe doors or start the engine.

– When operating near a facilitywhere strong radio waves are trans-mitted, such as a broadcast stationand power transmission lines– When products that transmitradio waves are used, such as anaccess key or a remote transmitter

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key of another vehicle– When carrying more than oneaccess key– When the access key is placednear wireless communicationequipment such as a cell phone– When the access key is placednear a metallic object– When metallic accessories areattached to the access key– When carrying the access keywith electronic appliances such asa laptop computer– When the battery of the accesskey is discharged

. The access key is always commu-nicating with the vehicle and is con-tinuously using the battery. Althoughthe life of the battery varies dependingon the operating conditions, it is ap-proximately 1 to 2 years. If the batterybecomes fully discharged, replace itwith a new one.. If an access key is lost, it isrecommended that the access key bereregistered. For reregistration of anaccess key, contact a SUBARU dealer.. For a spare access key, contact aSUBARU dealer.. Up to 7 access keys can be regis-tered for one vehicle.. Carefully store the key number plate

supplied with the access key. It isnecessary for vehicle repair.. Do not leave the access key in thestorage spaces inside the vehicle, suchas the door pocket, dashboard and thecorner of the cargo area. Vibrationsmay damage the key or turn on theswitch, possibly resulting in a lockout.. After the vehicle battery is dis-charged or replaced, initialization ofthe steering lock system may be re-quired to start the engine. In this case,perform the following procedure toinitialize the steering lock.

(1) Turn the push-button ignitionswitch to the “OFF” position. Fordetails, refer to “Switching power”F3-6.(2) Open and close the driver’sdoor.(3) Wait for approximately 10 sec-onds.

When the steering is locked, the initi-alization is completed.

& Locking and unlocking with“keyless access” entry func-tion

! Operating ranges

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Outback1) Antenna2) Operating range

. The operating range of the door lock-ing/unlocking function is approximately 16to 32 in (40 to 80 cm) from the respectivedoor handle.. For Legacy, the operating range of thetrunk opening function is approximately 16to 32 in (40 to 80 cm) from the trunkopener button.. For Outback, the operating range ofthe rear gate locking/unlocking function isapproximately 16 to 32 in (40 to 80 cm)from the rear gate ornament.

1) LED indicator

When the access key is within either of theoperating ranges of the front doors, theLED indicator on the access key flashes.When the keyless access functions aredisabled, the LED indicator does not flashunless a button on the access key ispressed.

! Operating range tips

. Locking by using the keyless accessfunction can be operated only by the doorlock sensor in the operating range inwhich the access key is detected.. Unlocking by using the keyless accessfunction can be operated only by the doorhandle in the operating range in which theaccess key is detected.. If the access key is placed too close to

the vehicle body, the keyless accessfunctions may not operate properly. If theydo not operate properly, repeat the opera-tion from further away.. If the access key is placed near theground or in an elevated location from theground, even if it is in the indicatedoperating range, the keyless access func-tion may not operate properly.. When the access key is within theoperating range, it is possible for anyone,even someone who is not carrying theaccess key, to operate the keyless accessfunction. Note that the keyless accessfunction can be operated only by the doorhandle, door lock sensor, rear gate openerbutton, trunk opener button or rear lockbutton in the operating range in which theaccess key is detected.. It is not possible to lock the doors andrear gate using the keyless access func-tion when the access key is inside thevehicle. However, depending on the statusof the access key and the environmentalconditions, the access key may be lockedinside the vehicle. Before locking, makesure that you have the access key.. When the battery of the access key isdischarged, or when operating it in alocation with strong radio waves or noise(e.g., near a radio tower, power plant,broadcast station or an area where wire-

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less equipment is used), or while talkingon a cell phone, the operating ranges maybe reduced, or the keyless access func-tion may not operate.In such a case, perform the proceduredescribed in “Locking and unlocking” F9-18.. When an access key is in the operatingrange, if the door handle becomes wetdue to exposure to a significant amount ofwater when the vehicle is washed orduring heavy rain, the doors may belocked or unlocked.. The keyless access function may notoperate properly depending on the statusof the access key and the radio waveconditions around the vehicle. In such acase, perform the procedure described in“Locking and unlocking” F9-18.

! How to use keyless access func-tions

! Keyless access function tips

. When you lock the doors and rear gateusing the keyless access function, turn thepush-button ignition switch off. It is notpossible to lock the doors and rear gateusing the keyless access function whenthe push-button ignition switch is on the“ACC” or “ON” position. Refer to “Switch-ing power” F3-6.. If the door handle is gripped with a

gloved hand, the door lock may not bereleased.. If the door lock sensor is touched threetimes or more repeatedly, the system willignore the sensor operation.. When performing the locking proce-dure too quickly, locking may not havebeen completed. After locking the doors, itis recommended to pull the REAR doorhandles to confirm that the doors havebeen locked.. It is possible to lock the doors evenwhen one of the doors is open. Afterperforming the locking procedure, closethe opened door or rear gate to lock it.. Within 3 seconds after locking thedoors and the rear gate by using thekeyless access function, it is not possibleto unlock doors and/or the rear gate byusing the keyless access function.. When locking, be sure to carry theaccess key to prevent locking the accesskey in the vehicle.

! Unlocking

Carry the access key, and grip the doorhandle.. When the driver’s door handle isgripped, only the driver’s door will beunlocked.. When the front passenger’s door han-dle is gripped, all doors (for Outback,including the rear gate) will be unlocked.

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! Opening rear gate (Outback)

1) Rear gate opener button

Carry the access key, and press the reargate opener button. Only the rear gate willbe unlocked and opened. Also, an elec-tronic chirp will sound twice and thehazard warning flashers will flash twice.

! Opening trunk (Legacy)

1) Trunk opener button

Carry the access key, and press the trunkopener button. The trunk will open.An electronic chirp will sound twice andthe hazard warning flashers will flashtwice.

! Locking with the door locksensor

1) Door lock sensor

Carry the access key, close all doors (forOutback, including the rear gate) andtouch the door lock sensor on the doorhandle. All doors including the rear gatewill be locked. Also, an electronic chirp willsound once and the hazard warningflashers will flash once.

NOTEAfter touching the door lock sensor tolock all of the doors (including the reargate), if you touch the door lock sensoronce more to attempt the lock opera-tion without first unlocking the doors,nothing will happen, even if the doorlock sensor is touched. In this case,

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perform the unlocking operation oncefirst. You can then touch the door locksensor to lock the doors.

! Locking with the rear lock button(Outback)

1) Rear lock button

Carry the access key, close all doorsincluding the rear gate and press the rearlock button. The rear gate and all doorswill be locked. Also, an electronic chirp willsound once and the hazard warningflashers will flash once.

! Power saving function

To protect the access key battery and thevehicle battery, the keyless access func-tion will be disabled as follows.. When the keyless access function and

the remote keyless entry system have notbeen used:

(1) 5 days after the push-button igni-tion switch has been turned off, com-munication between the antennas andthe access key will be stopped.(2) 9 days after step 1, the sensors(both lock sensor and unlock sensor)on the front passenger’s door will bedisabled.

. When the access key has been left inthe operating range for 10 minutes orlonger while all doors are locked, thekeyless access function will be disabled.

! Recovery from power savingmode

When one of the following is operated, thekeyless access function will be recovered.. Unlock by gripping the door handle(only when the sensors on the frontpassenger’s door are not disabled) orpressing the rear gate opener button onthe rear gate (Outback)/trunk openerbutton on the trunk lid (Legacy). Lock or unlock by the remote keylessentry system. Open a door and then close it. Turn the push-button ignition switch tothe “ON” position

! Door unlock selection function

The door unlock selection function makesthe following operations possible.. Unlocking the driver’s door withoutunlocking any other doors (including therear gate) when gripping the driver’s doorhandle. Opening the rear gate without unlock-ing any doors when pressing the rear gateopener button (Outback)

The operational/non-operational settingfor this function can be changed by aSUBARU dealer.

Operational:. Only the driver’s door will be unlockedwhen the driver’s door handle is gripped.. The rear gate will open, but the otherdoors will remain locked when the reargate opener button is pressed. (Outback)

Non-operational:. All doors and the rear gate will beunlocked when the driver’s door handle isgripped.. The rear gate will open and all doorswill be unlocked when the rear gateopener button is pressed. (Outback)

The factory setting (default setting) is setas “operational”.


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For further details, consult a SUBARUdealer.

& Selecting audible signal op-eration

Using an electronic chirp, the system willgive you an audible signal when the doorslock and unlock. If desired, you can turnthe audible signal off by operating themulti information display. For details, referto “Keyless Entry System” F3-41.

& Warning chimes and warningindicator

The keyless access with push-button startsystem sounds a warning chime andflashes the access key warning indicatoron the combination meter in order tominimize improper operations and helpprotect your vehicle from theft.For details, refer to “Warning chimes andwarning indicator of the keyless accesswith push-button start system” F3-24.

& Disabling keyless accessfunction

WARNING

If you wear an implanted pacemakeror an implanted defibrillator, operate

the driver’s door to disable thekeyless access function. Otherwise,the operation of an implanted pace-maker or implanted defibrillator maybe affected by the radio waves fromthe transmitter antenna.

When the vehicle is not going to be usedfor a long time, or when you choose not touse the keyless access function, thekeyless access function can be disabled.

NOTE. The locking and unlocking functionby the remote keyless entry system isnot disabled.. The setting can also be changed atSUBARU dealers. For more details,contact a SUBARU dealer.. To start the engine while the func-tions are disabled, perform the proce-dure described in “Starting engine”F9-19.. We recommend that you disable thekeyless access functions under thefollowing conditions.

– When the vehicle is not going tobe used for an extended period oftime– When the keyless access func-tions are not going to be used

! Disabling functions

! By operating the access key

If you have registered a PIN code for PINCode Access, you can disable the keylessaccess function by operating the accesskey. For details about registering a PINcode, refer to “Registering a PIN code”F2-21.1. Open the driver’s door.

2. Rotate the lock lever forward.

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3. Press and hold the “ ” button and“ ” button on the access key simulta-neously for more than 5 seconds.

A chirp sound will be heard, and thefunction will be disabled.

! By operating the driver’s door

1. Sit in the driver’s seat, and close thedoor.

2. Push the rear side (unlock side) of thepower door locking switch.3. Within 5 seconds after step 2 isperformed, open the driver’s door.4. Within 5 seconds after step 3 isperformed, push the rear side (unlockside) of the power door locking switchtwice while the door is open.5. Within 10 seconds after step 4 isperformed, close and open the driver’sdoor twice.6. Within 10 seconds after step 5 isperformed, push the rear side (unlockside) of the power door locking switchtwice while the door is open.

7. Within 10 seconds after step 6 isperformed, close and open the driver’sdoor once.8. Within 5 seconds after step 7 isperformed, close the door.

A chirp sound will be heard, and thefunctions will be disabled.

NOTEIn steps 4 and 6, press the power doorlocking switch slowly. If the switch ispressed quickly, the functions may notbe disabled.

! Enabling functions

When the procedure to disable the func-tions is performed again, a chirp sound willbe heard, and the functions are enabled.

NOTE. The keyless access function will beenabled only if you perform the proce-dure in the same manner you disabledthe function (for example, when dis-abling by operating the driver’s door,the function will not be enabled even ifyou operate the access key).. Press the push-button ignitionswitch if you do not know the proce-dure in which the keyless accessfunction was disabled.

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driver’s door: a chirp will not beheard– When disabling by operating theaccess key: a chirp will be heard

& When access key does notoperate properly

Refer to “Access key – if access key doesnot operate properly” F9-18.

& Replacing battery of accesskey

Refer to “Replacing battery of access key”F11-49.

& Replacing access keyAccess keys can be replaced at SUBARUdealers. For more details, contact aSUBARU dealer.

& Certification for keyless ac-cess with push-button startsystem

. U.S.-spec. models

FCC ID: HYQ14AHCFCC ID: Y8PFJ14–2FCC ID: Y8PSSPIMB02

CAUTION

FCC WARNING

Changes or modifications not ex-pressly approved by the party re-sponsible for compliance could voidthe user’s authority to operate theequipment.

This device complies with part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept any interfer-ence received, including interference thatmay cause undesired operation.

. Canada-spec. modelsThis device complies with IndustryCanada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions: (1) this device may notcause interference, and (2) this devicemust accept any interference, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation of the device.

Le présent appareil est conforme auxCNR d’Industrie Canada applicables auxappareils radio exempts de licence. L’ex-ploitation est autorisée aux deux condi-tions suivantes: (1) l’appareil ne doit pasproduire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur

de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillageradioélectrique subi, même si le brouillageest susceptible d’en compromettre lefonctionnement.

. Mexico-spec. models

IFTRLVDE1413-226914AHCDENSO

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PIN Code Access (modelswith “keyless access withpush-button start system”)

1) Trunk opener button (Legacy)

1) Rear lock button (Outback)

While all doors (for Outback, including therear gate) are locked, you can unlock thedoors (including rear gate) without a keyby performing the following procedure.. Legacy: press the trunk opener button. Outback: press the rear lock button

NOTEPIN Code Access will be helpful if thekey is accidentally left in the vehicle. Itis recommended that a 5-digit securitycode (PIN code) is registered.

& Registering a PIN code

! Preparation

1. Turn off the ignition switch.2. Close all doors (including trunk/reargate).3. Press and hold the “ ” button on theaccess key. Then all doors (including reargate) will be locked.4. Keep the “ ” button pressed, andpress the following button within 5 sec-onds after step 3.

. Legacy: the trunk opener button

. Outback: the rear lock button5. Press and hold the above button formore than 5 seconds. Then a chirp willsound.6. Press the “ ” button on the access keywhile the chirp sounds.Then the chirp will stop and the prepara-tion is complete.

NOTEIf you do not press the “ ” button onthe access key, the chirp will sound for30 seconds. In this case, the prepara-tion for registering a PIN code does notcomplete even if the chirp stops.

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Keys and doors/PIN Code Access (models with “keyless access with push–button start system”)

! Registration

For example, to register “32468” as thePIN code, perform the following proce-dure.

Legacy:1. Press the trunk opener button threetimes.2. After a buzzer (ding) sounds once,press the trunk opener button twice.3. After a buzzer (ding) sounds once,press the trunk opener button four times.4. After a buzzer (ding) sounds once,press the trunk opener button six times.5. After a buzzer (ding) sounds once,press the trunk opener button eight times.6. Perform steps 1 to 5 again withinapproximately 30 seconds after the buz-zer starts sounding intermittently.7. All doors will be unlocked and locked.Then the PIN code will be registered.

Outback:1. Press the rear lock button three times.2. After a buzzer (ding) sounds once,press the rear lock button twice.3. After a buzzer (ding) sounds once,press the rear lock button four times.4. After a buzzer (ding) sounds once,press the rear lock button six times.5. After a buzzer (ding) sounds once,

press the rear lock button eight times.6. Perform steps 1 to 5 again withinapproximately 30 seconds after the buz-zer starts sounding intermittently.7. All doors (including rear gate) will beunlocked and locked. Then the PIN codewill be registered.

NOTE. Press the trunk opener button/rearlock button ten times to enter “0”.. Change the PIN code frequently toprotect your vehicle from theft.. If you have lent your vehicle toanother person, confirm that the PINcode has not been changed or deleted.If the PIN code has been changed ordeleted, reregister a new PIN code.. If you make an error during theregistration procedure, press the “ ”or “ ” button on the access key.Then, start over from the proceduredescribed in “Preparation”.. To protect your vehicle from theft,you cannot register “00000” to “99999”or “12345” as a PIN code.. Do not register your vehicle licenseplate number or simple numbers suchas “11122” or “12121” as a PIN code.Doing so will increase the risk ofvehicle theft.. When you try to register “22222”,

the registered PIN code will be deleted.You cannot unlock the doors by PINCode Access until a new code isregistered.. After registering a new PIN code,make sure that you can unlock thedoors using the PIN code.. The PIN code cannot be deletedwhile the keyless access function isdisabled by operating the access key.. Reregister the PIN code in thefollowing case.

– when you forget the PIN code– when you want to change the PINcode

& UnlockingPerform steps 1 to 5 described in “Regis-tration”.

NOTE. You cannot unlock by PIN CodeAccess in the following cases.

– when the access key is within theoperating ranges– when the ignition switch is in the“ACC” or “ON” position

. If you make an operation errorduring the unlocking procedure, startover with the unlocking procedure afterwaiting for 5 seconds or longer.. To protect your vehicle from theft, a

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buzzer will sound if incorrect PIN codesare entered five times continuously. Ifthis occurs, you cannot unlock thedoors by PIN Code Access for 5minutes.

Remote keyless entry system

CAUTION

. Do not expose the remote trans-mitter to severe shocks, such asthose experienced as a result ofdropping or throwing.

. Do not take the remote transmit-ter apart except when replacingthe battery.

. Do not get the remote transmitterwet. If it gets wet, wipe it dry witha cloth immediately.

. When you carry the remote trans-mitter on an airplane, do notpress the button of the remotetransmitter while in the airplane.When any button of the remotetransmitter is pressed, radiowaves are sent and may affectthe operation of the airplane.When you carry the remote trans-mitter in a bag on an airplane,take measures to prevent thebuttons of the remote transmitterfrom being pressed.

For models with “keyless access withpush-button start system”, the access

key is used as the transmitter for theremote keyless entry system. For modelswithout “keyless access with push-buttonstart system”, the transmitter for theremote keyless entry system is locatedinside the key head.

The remote keyless entry system has thefollowing functions.. Locking and unlocking the doors (andrear gate (Outback)) without a key. Opening the trunk lid (Legacy) withoutkey. Sounding a panic alarm. Arming and disarming the alarm sys-tem. For detailed information, refer to“Alarm system” F2-27.

The operable distance of the remotekeyless entry system is approximately 30feet (10 meters). However, this distancewill vary depending on environmentalconditions. The system’s operable dis-tance will be shorter in areas near afacility or electronic equipment emittingstrong radio waves such as a power plant,broadcast station, TV tower, or remotecontroller of home electronic appliances.

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& Operating the access keyNOTEThe remote keyless entry system willnot be activated when the push-buttonignition switch is in any position otherthan the “OFF” position.

Access key1) Lock/arm button2) Unlock/disarm button3) Trunk lid opener/rear gate unlock button4) PANIC button

! Locking the doors

Press the lock/arm button to lock all doorsand rear gate (Outback). When the doors(including the rear gate) are locked, thehazard warning flashers will flash once.

If any of the doors (or the rear gate/trunk

lid) is not fully closed, the following willoccur to alert you that the doors (or therear gate/trunk lid) are not properly closed.. the hazard warning flashers flash fivetimes.. an electronic chirp sounds five times.

When you close the door, it will automa-tically lock and then the following willoccur.. the hazard warning flashers flash once.. an electronic chirp sounds once.

! Unlocking the doors

Press the unlock/disarm button to unlockthe driver’s door. An electronic chirp willsound twice and the hazard warningflashers will flash twice. To unlock alldoors and the rear gate (Outback), brieflypress the unlock/disarm button a secondtime within 5 seconds.

NOTEIf the interval between the first andsecond presses of the unlock/disarmbutton (for unlocking of all of the doorsand the rear gate) is extremely short,the system may not respond.

! Opening the trunk lid (Legacy)

Press and hold the trunk lid opener buttonto open the trunk lid. An electronic chirpwill sound twice and the hazard warning

flashers will flash twice.

! Unlocking the rear gate (Outback)

Press the rear gate unlock button tounlock the rear gate.An electronic chirp will sound twice andthe hazard warning flashers will flashtwice.

! Vehicle finder function

Use this function to find your vehicleparked among many vehicles in a largeparking lot. Provided you are within 30 feet(10 meters) of the vehicle, pressing thelock/arm button three times in a 5-secondperiod will cause your vehicle’s horn tosound once and its hazard warningflashers to flash three times.

NOTEIf the interval between presses is tooshort when you press the lock/armbutton three times, the system maynot respond to the signals from theremote transmitter.

! Sounding a panic alarm

To activate the alarm, press the “PANIC”button once.The horn will sound and the hazardwarning flashers will flash.To deactivate the panic alarm, press anybutton on the remote transmitter. If a

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button on the remote transmitter is notpressed, the alarm will be deactivatedafter approximately 30 seconds.

& Operating the transmitterNOTEThe remote keyless entry system willnot be activated when the key isinserted in the ignition switch.

Transmitter1) Lock/arm button2) Unlock/disarm button3) Trunk lid opener/rear gate unlock button4) PANIC button

! Locking the doors

Press the lock/arm button to lock all doorsand rear gate (Outback). When the doors(including the rear gate) are locked, the

hazard warning flashers will flash once.

If any of the doors (or the rear gate/trunklid) is not fully closed, the following willoccur to alert you that the doors (or therear gate/trunk lid) are not properly closed.. the hazard warning flashers flash fivetimes.. a horn sounds twice.

When you close the door, it will automa-tically lock and then the following willoccur.. the hazard warning flashers flash once.. a horn sounds once.

! Unlocking the doors

Press the unlock/disarm button to unlockthe driver’s door. The hazard warningflashers will flash twice. To unlock alldoors and the rear gate (Outback), brieflypress the unlock/disarm button a secondtime within 5 seconds.

NOTEIf the interval between the first andsecond presses of the unlock/disarmbutton (for unlocking of all of the doorsand the rear gate) is extremely short,the system may not respond.

! Opening the trunk lid (Legacy)

Press and hold the trunk lid opener buttonto open the trunk lid. The hazard warningflashers will flash twice.

! Unlocking the rear gate (Outback)

Press the rear gate unlock button tounlock the rear gate.The hazard warning flashers will flashtwice.

! Vehicle finder function

Use this function to find your vehicleparked among many vehicles in a largeparking lot. Provided you are within 30 feet(10 meters) of the vehicle, pressing thelock/arm button three times in a 5-secondperiod will cause your vehicle’s horn tosound once and its hazard warningflashers to flash three times.

NOTEIf the interval between presses is tooshort when you press the lock/armbutton three times, the system maynot respond to the signals from theremote transmitter.

! Sounding a panic alarm

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To deactivate the panic alarm, press anybutton on the remote transmitter. If abutton on the remote transmitter is notpressed, the alarm will be deactivatedafter approximately 30 seconds.

& Replacing the batteryRefer to “Replacing battery” F11-48.

& Replacing lost transmittersIf you lose a transmitter or want topurchase additional transmitters (up tofour can be programmed), you should re-program all of your transmitters for secur-ity reasons. For details, contact yourSUBARU dealer and have the transmittersprogrammed into the remote keyless entrysystem.

& Certification for remote key-less entry system

. U.S.-spec. modelsFCC ID: CWTWB1U811FCC ID: CWTWD1U848

CAUTION

FCC CAUTION

Changes or modifications not ex-pressly approved by the party re-sponsible for compliance could void

the user’s authority to operate theequipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept any interfer-ence received, including interference thatmay cause undesired operation.

. Canada-spec. modelsThis device complies with IndustryCanada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions: (1) this device may notcause interference, and (2) this devicemust accept any interference, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation of the device.

Le présent appareil est conforme auxCNR d’Industrie Canada applicables auxappareils radio exempts de licence. L’ex-ploitation est autorisée aux deux condi-tions suivantes: (1) l’appareil ne doit pasproduire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateurde l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillageradioélectrique subi, même si le brouillageest susceptible d’en compromettre lefonctionnement.

. Mexico-spec. models

COFETEL RLVSUTW13-2405COFETEL RLVSUTW13-2402

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Alarm system

The alarm system helps to protect yourvehicle and valuables from theft. The hornsounds and the hazard warning flashersflash if someone attempts to break intoyour vehicle.

For models with “keyless access withpush-button start system”:The system can be armed or disarmedwith the keyless access function or accesskey.The system will not be activated when thepush-button ignition switch is in the “ACC”or “ON” position.

For models without “keyless accesswith push-button start system”:The system can be armed and disarmedwith the remote transmitter.The system will not be activated when thekey is inserted into the ignition switch.

Your vehicle’s alarm system has been setfor activation at the time of shipment fromthe factory. You can set the system fordeactivation yourself or have it done byyour SUBARU dealer.

& System alarm operationThe alarm system will give the followingalarms when triggered.. The vehicle’s horn will sound for 30seconds.. The hazard warning flashers will flashfor 30 seconds.

If any of the doors (or the rear gate/trunklid) remains open after the 30-secondperiod, the horn will continue to soundfor a maximum of 3 minutes. If the door (orthe rear gate/trunk lid) is closed while thehorn is sounding, the horn will stopsounding with a delay of up to 30 seconds.

The alarm is triggered by:. Opening any of the doors, rear gate orthe trunk lid. Physical impact to the vehicle, such asforced entry (only models with shocksensors (dealer option))

NOTEThe alarm system can be set to triggerthe illumination of the following interiorlights.. Map lights. Dome light (illuminates only whenthe dome light switch is in the “DOOR”position). Cargo area light (Outback)

The notifications regarding the maplights, dome light and cargo area light(Outback) are deactivated as the fac-tory setting. A SUBARU dealer canactivate the system. Contact yourSUBARU dealer for details.

& Activating and deactivatingthe alarm system

To change the setting of your vehicle’salarm system for activation or deactiva-tion, do the following.1. Disarm the alarm system. Refer to“Disarming the system” F2-31.2. Sit in the driver’s seat and shut alldoors (and the rear gate (Outback)).3. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”position.4. Hold down the REAR (UNLOCK) sideof the driver’s power door locking switch,open the driver’s door within the following1 second, and wait 10 seconds withoutreleasing the switch. The setting will thenbe changed as follows:

If the system was previously activated:The odometer screen displays “ALOF”and the horn sounds twice, indicating thatthe system is now deactivated.

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If the system was previously deacti-vated:The odometer screen displays “ALON”and the horn sounds once, indicating thatthe system is now activated.

NOTEYou may have the above settingchange done by your SUBARU dealer.

& If you have accidentally trig-gered the alarm system

! To stop the alarm

Perform any of the following operations.. Press any button on the access key/remote transmitter.. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”position (models without “keyless accesswith push-button start system”).. Turn the push-button ignition switch tothe “ACC” position (models with “keylessaccess with push-button start system”).

NOTEOnly registered keys will stop thealarm. If the key is not registered, thealarm will not stop.

& Arming the systemNOTE. The system can be armed even if theengine hood, the windows and/ormoonroof are open. Always make surethat they are fully closed before armingthe system.. When arming the system, if any ofthe doors or the rear gate/trunk lid isnot fully closed, an electronic chirpsounds five times, the hazard warningflashers flash five times to alert youthat the doors (or the rear gate/trunklid) are not properly closed. When youclose the door, doors will automaticallylock and the system will automaticallyarm in 30 seconds.. The 30-second standby time can beeliminated if you prefer. Have it per-formed by your SUBARU dealer.. For Legacy, if you open the trunkusing the access key/remote transmit-ter’s “ ” button in the surveillancestate (or the standby state), the systemwill be temporarily placed in a standbystate. The system will go back to thesurveillance state in 30 seconds uponlocking the trunk.. The system is in the standby statefor a 30-second period before armingthe system. The security indicator lightwill flash at short intervals during this

period.. If any of the following actions isdone during the standby period, thesystem will not switch to the surveil-lance state.

– Doors (including the rear gate/trunk lid) are unlocked using theaccess key/remote transmitter.– Doors (including the rear gate/trunk lid) are unlocked using thekeyless access function (modelswith “keyless access with push-button start system”).– Any door (including the rear gate/trunk lid) is opened.– The ignition switch is turned tothe “ON” position (models without“keyless access with push-buttonstart system”).– Push-button ignition switch isturned to the “ACC” position (mod-els with “keyless access with push-button start system”).

! To arm the system using the accesskey/remote transmitter

1. Close all windows and the moonroof (ifequipped).2. Remove the key from the ignitionswitch (models without “keyless accesswith push-button start system”)/turn thepush-button ignition switch to the “OFF”

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position (models with “keyless access withpush-button start system”).3. Open the doors and get out of thevehicle.4. Make sure that the engine hood islocked.5. Close all doors and the rear gate/trunklid.

Access key1) Arm button: Press to arm the system2) Disarm button: Press to disarm the

system

Transmitter1) Arm button: Press to arm the system2) Disarm button: Press to disarm the

system

Security indicator light

6. Briefly press the arm button (for less

than 2 seconds). All doors (and the reargate (Outback)) will lock, an electronicchirp will sound once, the hazard warningflashers will flash once, and the securityindicator light will start flashing rapidly.After rapid flashing for 30 seconds (stand-by time), the security indicator light willthen flash slowly (twice approximatelyevery 2 seconds), indicating that thesystem has been armed for surveillance.

If any of the doors (rear gate or trunk lid) isnot fully closed, an electronic chirp soundsfive times, the hazard warning flashersflash five times to alert you that the doors(or the rear gate/trunk lid) are not properlyclosed. When you close the door, thesystem will automatically arm and doorswill automatically lock.

! To arm the system using powerdoor locking switch

1. Close all windows and the moonroof (ifequipped).2. Remove the key from the ignitionswitch (models without keyless accessfunction)/make sure the push-button igni-tion switch is turned off (models withkeyless access function).3. Open the doors and get out of thevehicle.4. Make sure that the engine hood (andthe trunk lid (Legacy)) are locked.


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5. Close the doors (and the rear gate(Outback)) but leave only the driver’s dooror the front passenger’s door open.

6. Press the front side (“LOCK” side) ofthe power door locking switch to set thedoor locks.7. Close the door. An electronic chirp willsound once, the hazard warning flasherswill flash once and the security indicatorlight will start flashing rapidly. After rapidflashing for 30 seconds (standby time), thesecurity indicator light will then flashslowly (twice approximately every 2 sec-onds), indicating that the system has beenarmed for surveillance.

! To arm the system using the key-less access function (if equipped)

1. Close all windows and the moonroof (ifequipped)2. Turn the push-button ignition switch tothe “OFF” position.3. Open the doors and get out of thevehicle.4. Make sure that the engine hood islocked.5. Close all doors and the rear gate/trunklid.

1) Door lock sensor

Security indicator light

6. Carry the access key and touch thedoor lock sensor. All doors (for Outback,including the rear gate) will lock, anelectronic chirp will sound once, thehazard warning flashers will flash once,and the security indicator light will startflashing rapidly. After rapid flashing for 30seconds (standby time), the security in-dicator light will then flash slowly (twiceapproximately every 2 seconds), indicat-ing that the system has been armed forsurveillance.

If any of the doors or the rear gate is notfully closed, an electronic chirp soundsfive times, the hazard warning flashersflash five times to alert you that the doors(or the rear gate/trunk lid) are not properlyclosed. When you close the door, the

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system will automatically arm and doorswill automatically lock.

& Disarming the systemPerform either of the following procedures.. Briefly press the disarm button (for lessthan 2 seconds) on the access key/remotetransmitter.. Carry the access key and performeither of the following procedures (modelswith “keyless access with push-buttonstart system”).

– Grip the front door handle.– Press the rear gate opener button.

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

! Emergency disarming

If you cannot disarm the system using thetransmitter (i.e. the transmitter is lost,broken or the transmitter battery is tooweak), you can disarm the system withoutusing the transmitter.The system can be disarmed if you turnthe ignition switch from the “LOCK”/“OFF”to the “ON” position with a registered key/access key.

NOTEFor models with “keyless access withpush-button start system”, if the ac-cess key battery is discharged, performthe procedure described in “Switchingpower” F9-18. In such a case, replacethe battery immediately. Refer to “Re-placing battery of access key” F11-49.

& Valet modeWhen you choose the valet mode, thealarm system does not operate. In valetmode, the access key/remote transmitteris used only for locking and unlocking thedoors and rear gate (Outback) and panicactivation.

To enter the valet mode, change thesetting of your vehicle’s alarm system fordeactivation mode. Refer to “Activatingand deactivating the alarm system” F2-27. The security indicator light will con-tinue to flash once every 3 secondsindicating that the system is in the valetmode.

To exit valet mode, change the setting ofyour vehicle’s alarm system for activationmode. Refer to “Activating and deactivat-ing the alarm system” F2-27.

& Tripped sensor identificationThe security indicator light flashes whenthe alarm system has been triggered.Also, the number of flashes indicates thelocation of unauthorized intrusion or theseverity of impact on the vehicle.When the ignition switch is turned to the“ON” position, the indicator light willilluminate for 1 second and then flash asfollows:. When a door or rear gate (Outback)was opened: 5 times. When the trunk (Legacy) was opened:4 times. When a strong impact or multipleimpacts were sensed: twice (only modelswith shock sensors (dealer option)). When a light impact was sensed: once(only models with shock sensors (dealeroption))

& Shock sensors (dealer op-tion)

The shock sensors trigger the alarmsystem when they sense impacts appliedto the vehicle and when any of theirelectric wires is cut. The alarm systemcauses the horn to sound and the hazardwarning flashers to flash for a short timewhen the sensed impact is weak, but itwarns of a strong impact or multiple


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Keys and doors/Child safety locks

impacts by sounding the horn and flashingthe hazard warning flashers, both lastingapproximately 30 seconds.If you desire, your SUBARU dealer canconnect them and set them for activationor deactivation.

NOTE. The shock sensors are not alwaysable to sense impacts caused by break-ing in, and cannot sense an impact thatdoes not cause vibration (such asbreaking the glass using a rescuehammer).. The shock sensors may sense vi-bration like those shown in the follow-ing examples and trigger the alarmsystem. Select the settings of the alarmsystem and shock sensors appropri-ately depending on where you usuallypark your vehicle.Examples:

– Vibration from construction site– Vibration in multistory car park– Vibration from trains

. You can have the sensitivity of theshock sensors adjusted to your pre-ference by your SUBARU dealer.

Child safety locks

WARNING

Always turn the child safety locks tothe “LOCK” position when childrensit on the rear seat. Serious injurycould result if a child accidentallyopens the door and falls out.

Each rear door has a child safety lock.When the child safety lock lever is in the“LOCK” position, the door cannot beopened from inside. The door can onlybe opened from the outside.

Windows

WARNING

To avoid serious personal injurycaused by entrapment, always con-form to the following instructionswithout exception.

. When operating the power win-dows, be extremely careful toprevent anyone’s fingers, arms,neck, head or other objects frombeing caught in the window.

. Always lock the passengers’ win-dows using the lock switch whenchildren are riding in the vehicle.

. Before leaving the vehicle, al-ways remove the key from theignition switch for safety andnever allow an unattended childto remain in the vehicle. Failureto follow this procedure couldresult in injury to a child operat-ing the power window.

The power windows operate only whenthe ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

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& Power window operation bydriver

! Driver’s side power windowswitches

1) Lock switch2) For driver’s window3) For front passenger’s window4) For rear left passenger’s window5) For rear right passenger’s window

All door windows can be controlled by thepower window switch cluster at the driverside door.

! Operating the driver’s/front pas-senger’s window

1) Automatically open/close2) Open/close

To open:Press the switch down lightly and hold it.The window will open as long as theswitch is held.

NOTEIf you continue to hold the AUTOswitch in the down position after thewindow has been fully opened, thecircuit breaker may activate for a shorttime and the window may not operate.Allow several seconds for the systemto reset without touching the switch,and the window will begin to operatenormally on its own.

This switch also has a one-touch autodown function that allows the window tobe opened fully without holding the switch.Press the switch down until it clicks andrelease it, and the window will fully open.To stop the window halfway, pull theswitch up lightly.

To close:Pull the switch up lightly and hold it. Thewindow will close as long as the switch isheld.

NOTEIf you continue to hold the AUTOswitch in the up position after thewindow has fully closed, the circuitbreaker may open and the system maynot operate. After several seconds, thewindow will be able to be opened byholding the switch down until it is fullyopened. The AUTO function will not

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operate. The window can be raised bypulling up on the switch several timesuntil the window is fully closed.To reset to normal operation, initializethe power window to reactivate theone-touch auto up/down function. Re-fer to “Initialization of power window”F2-36.

This switch also has a one-touch auto upfunction that allows the window to beclosed fully without holding the switch.Pull the switch up until it clicks and releaseit, and the window will fully close. To stopthe window halfway, press the switchdown lightly.

NOTEIf the vehicle’s battery is disconnecteddue to situations such as battery orfuse replacement, the one-touch autoup/down function is deactivated. Initi-alize the power window to reactivatethe one-touch auto up/down function.Refer to “Initialization of power win-dow” F2-36.

! Anti-entrapment function

CAUTION

. Never attempt to test this func-tion using fingers, hands or otherparts of your body.

. The anti-entrapment functionmay not operate properly if someobject gets trapped just beforethe window fully closes.

NOTE. If a window detects an impact simi-lar to that caused by trapping an object(for example, when the vehicle encoun-ters a deep pothole), the anti-entrap-ment function may operate.. The window cannot be operated fora few seconds after the anti-entrap-ment function operates.. If the vehicle’s battery is discon-nected due to situations such asbattery or fuse replacement, the anti-entrapment function is deactivated.Initialize the power window to reacti-vate the anti-entrapment function. Re-fer to “Initialization of power window”F2-36.

While closing with the one-touch auto upfunction, if the window senses a substan-

tial enough object trapped between thewindow and the window frame, it auto-matically moves down slightly and stops.

! Operating the rear passengers’windows

To open:Press the appropriate switch down andhold it until the window reaches thedesired position.To close:Pull the switch up and hold it until thewindow reaches the desired position.

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! Locking the passengers’ windows

1) Lock2) Unlock

To lock:Press the lock switch. When the lockswitch is in the lock position, the passen-gers’ windows cannot be opened orclosed.To unlock:Press the lock switch again.

& Power window operation bypassengers

! Passenger’s side power windowswitches

Each passenger window can be controlledby the power window switch located onthe door.

! Operating the front passenger’swindow

1) Automatically open/close2) Open/close

To open:Press the switch down lightly and hold it.The window will open as long as theswitch is held.This switch also has a one-touch autodown function that allows the window tobe opened fully without holding the switch.Press the switch down until it clicks andrelease it, and the window will fully open.To stop the window halfway, pull theswitch up lightly.

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held.This switch also has a one-touch auto upfunction that allows the window to beclosed fully without holding the switch.Pull the switch up until it clicks and releaseit, and the window will fully close. To stopthe window halfway, press the switchdown lightly.

NOTEIf the vehicle’s battery is disconnecteddue to situations such as battery orfuse replacement, the one-touch autoup/down function is deactivated. Initi-alize the power window to reactivatethe one-touch auto up/down function.Refer to “Initialization of power win-dow” F2-36.


Refer to “Anti-entrapment function” F2-34.

! Operating the rear passenger’swindows

To open:Press the switch down and hold it until thewindow reaches the desired position.To close:Pull the switch up and hold it until thewindow reaches the desired position.

When the lock switch on the powerwindow switch cluster, located on thedriver’s side door, is in the lock position,the passengers’ windows cannot be oper-ated with the passengers’ switches.

& Initialization of power win-dow

If the vehicle’s battery is disconnected dueto situations such as battery or fusereplacement, the following functions aredeactivated.. One-touch auto up/down function. Anti-entrapment function (driver’s andfront passenger’s windows)

Initialize the power window in the followingprocedure to reactivate such functions.1. Close the driver’s door.2. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”position.3. Open the driver’s side window halfwayby pushing down the power windowswitch.4. Pull up the power window switch andclose the window completely. Continuepulling up the switch for approximately 1second after the window is closed com-pletely.

If the front passenger ’s window isequipped with the auto-up/down function,it is necessary to repeat the sameinitialization procedure on that windowswitch.

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Trunk lid (Legacy)

WARNING

. To prevent dangerous exhaustgas from entering the vehicle,always keep the trunk lid closedwhile driving.

. Help prevent children, adults oranimals from locking themselvesin the trunk. On hot or sunnydays, the temperature in thetrunk could quickly become highenough to cause death or seriousheat-related injuries includingbrain damage to anyone lockedinside, particularly for small chil-dren.

. When leaving the vehicle, closeall windows and lock all doors.Also make certain that the trunkis closed.

& To open and close the trunklid from outside

The trunk lid can be opened using thekeyless access function or remote keylessentry system. For details, refer to thefollowing section.. For models with “keyless access with

push-button start system”, refer to “Open-ing trunk (Legacy)” F2-16, “Opening thetrunk lid (Legacy)” F2-24 or “Opening thetrunk lid (Legacy)” F2-25.. For models without “keyless accesswith push-button start system”, refer to“Opening the trunk lid (Legacy)” F2-24 or“Opening the trunk lid (Legacy)” F2-25.

To close the trunk lid, lightly press thetrunk lid down until the latch engages.

NOTE. Do not leave your valuables in thetrunk when you leave your vehicle.. Even when the trunk lid cannot beopened using the remote keyless entrysystem, you can open the trunk lid byusing the key. Refer to “Trunk lid(Legacy) – if the trunk lid cannot beopened” F9-19.

& To open the trunk lid frominside

Press and hold the trunk lid opener switchfor more than 1 second.

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Keys and doors/Trunk lid (Legacy)

& Internal trunk lid releasehandle

The internal trunk lid release handle is adevice designed to open the trunk lid frominside the trunk. In the event children oradults become locked inside the trunk, thehandle allows them to open the lid. Thehandle is located on the inside of the trunklid.

To open the trunk lid from inside the trunk,pull the yellow handle as indicated by thearrow on the handle. This operationunlocks the trunk lid. Then, push up thelid.The handle is made of material thatremains luminescent for approximatelyan hour in the dark trunk space after it isexposed to ambient light even for a shorttime.

WARNING

Never allow any child to get in thetrunk and play with the releasehandle. If the driver starts the vehi-cle without knowing that a child isinside the trunk and the child opensthe lid using the release handle, thechild could fall out and be killed orseriously injured.

CAUTION

. Do not close the lid while grip-ping the release handle. Thehandle may be damaged.

. Do not use the handle as a hookto fasten straps or ropes tosecure your cargo in the trunk.Such use may result in damageof the handle.

. Load the trunk so that cargocannot strike the release handle.If the cargo hits the handle whilethe vehicle is being driven, thehandle may be pulled and thetrunk lid may open. That maycause cargo to fall out of thetrunk, which could create a trafficsafety hazard.

! Inspection

Perform the following steps at least twicea year to check the release handle forcorrect operation.1. Open the trunk lid.

2. Use a flat-head screwdriver with a thinblade. Slide the flat-head screwdriverblade from the slit aperture of the lockassembly fully to the end until you hear aclick.

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This places the latch in the locked posi-tion.

3. Move the release handle, from outsidethe vehicle, in the direction of the arrow tocheck if the latch is released.

If the latch is not released, contact yourSUBARU dealer.In that case, use the key to release thelatch, then close the trunk lid.Also, if the movement of the releasehandle feels restricted or not entirelysmooth during operation, or the handleand/or handle base is cracked, contactyour SUBARU dealer.

Rear gate (Outback)

& Manual rear gate (ifequipped)

The rear gate can be locked and unlockedusing any of the following systems.. Power door locking switch: Refer to“Power door locking switches” F2-9.. Keyless access with the push-buttonstart system (if equipped): Refer to “Key-less access with push-button start system”F2-10.. Remote keyless entry system: Refer to“Remote keyless entry system” F2-23.

To open:

Rear gate opener button

1. Unlock the rear gate.

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2. Press and hold the rear gate openerbutton. The rear gate will open slightly.3. Hold the rear gate and lift it up slowly.

NOTEIf the rear gate cannot be opened dueto a discharged vehicle battery, amalfunction in the door locking/unlock-ing system or other causes, you canunlock it by manually operating therear gate lock release lever. For theprocedure, refer to “Rear gate(Outback) – if the rear gate cannot beopened” F9-20.

To close:

Lower the rear gate slowly and push downfirmly until the latch engages.The rear gate can be lowered easily if you

pull it down holding the handle.

WARNING

. To prevent dangerous exhaustgas from entering the vehicle,always keep the rear gate closedwhile driving.

. Do not attempt to shut the reargate while holding the recessedgrip. Also do not close the reargate by pulling the handle frominside the cargo space. There is adanger of your hand beingcaught and injured.

CAUTION

. Do not jam a plastic bag in orplace cellophane tape on the reargate stays or scratch the stayswhile loading or unloading cargo.That could cause leakage of gasfrom the stays, which may resultin their inability to hold the reargate open.

. Be careful not to hit your head orface on the rear gate when open-ing or closing the rear gate andwhen loading or unloading car-go.

& Power rear gate (if equipped)

WARNING

. When opening the rear gate,make sure there are no peoplearound it. If the rear gate, by anychance, should hit a part of thebody, this may result in an injury.

. When closing the rear gate, beextremely careful to prevent any-one’s fingers, arms, neck, heador other objects from beingcaught in the rear gate. Other-wise, serious personal injurymay be caused by entrapment.

. If either of the operating condi-tions has not been satisfied whileoperating the power rear gate, anelectronic chirp will sound andthe power rear gate will be deac-tivated. In this case, the rear gatemay stop opening or closingsuddenly. Be careful to preventanyone’s body or any objectsfrom being hit against the reargate or being caught in the reargate.

. After opening the rear gate on aslope by using the power reargate feature, the rear gate mayclose. Make sure that the rear

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gate has stopped completelyafter opening it.

. Before leaving the vehicle, al-ways remove the key from theignition switch for safety (modelswithout “keyless access withpush-button start system”) andnever allow an unattended childto remain in the vehicle. Failureto follow this procedure couldresult in injury to a child operat-ing the power rear gate.

. The driver should be aware ofand pay careful attention to his/her responsibilities.

. The power rear gate buttonshould only be used to openand close the rear gate whenthe area around the rear gate isclearly visible and when youhave checked that there is nodanger of people being caught inthe gate.

CAUTION

. When closing the rear gate afteropening it, make sure to use thepower rear gate. If you close therear gate manually with extraforce, the power rear gate may

be damaged.

. Do not install any accessoriesother than genuine SUBARUparts on the rear gate. If theweight of rear gate increasesexcessively, the rear gate staycannot support the rear gatesufficiently when opening therear gate. Also, the power reargate may not function properly ormay malfunction.

. Do not touch the driving rodwhile the power rear gate oper-ates or stops. Doing so mayresult in injury or damage.

The power rear gate operates only whenall of the following conditions are satisfied.. The vehicle is stopped completely.. The outside temperature is within arange from −228F to 1408F (from −308C to608C).. The ignition switch is in the “LOCK”/“OFF” or “ACC” position. Or, the ignitionswitch is in the “ON” position and theparking brake is applied (MT models)/theselect lever is in the “P” position (CVTmodels).

We recommend using the power rear gatefunction in most circumstances instead ofmanual operation.

NOTE. If the power rear gate button ispressed repeatedly while the powerrear gate is operating, the system mayignore the button operation in order toavoid being damaged. Do not press thebutton unnecessarily.. It is not possible to stop the reargate temporarily while opening be-tween the completely closed positionand approximately 12 in (30 cm) open.If you press one of the power rear gatebuttons briefly during this range, therear gate will be closed.. If the vehicle starts to move whilethe power rear gate is operating, thesystem sounds a buzzer and closes therear gate automatically. At this time, ifthe system detects jamming, it willdeactivate the power rear gate and therear gate will not be closed. If thisoccurs, close the rear gate manually.. If you try to open the rear gate usingthe power rear gate function immedi-ately after closing the rear gate usingthe power rear gate function, an elec-tronic chirp will sound and the reargate will not open. Wait for a whilebefore trying to open the rear gate viathe power rear gate function.


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! Operation by the button on theinstrument panel

Power rear gate button

To open the rear gate:Press and hold the power rear gate buttonwhen the rear gate is closed. Then anelectronic chirp will sound twice and thehazard warning flashers will flash twice.The rear gate will open automatically.

To stop the rear gate midway:Briefly press the power rear gate buttonwhile the rear gate is being opened. Thenan electronic chirp will sound twice andthe hazard warning flashers will flashtwice. If the button is pressed and heldagain, the rear gate will close. If the buttonis briefly pressed while the gate is closed,the rear gate can be opened.

To close the rear gate:Press and hold the power rear gatebutton. Then an electronic chirp will soundtwice and the hazard warning flashers willflash twice. If the button is briefly pressedagain, the rear gate will open.

NOTEIf the rear gate cannot be opened/closed by performing the operationdescribed above, a short electronicchirp will sound three times.

! Operation by the button on theaccess key/transmitter

Power rear gate button (models withaccess key)

Power rear gate button (models withtransmitter)

To open the rear gate:Press and hold the power rear gate buttonwhen the rear gate is closed. Then anelectronic chirp will sound and the hazardwarning flashers will flash. The rear gatewill open automatically.

NOTE. For models with “keyless accesswith push-button start system”, anelectronic chirp will sound four timesand the hazard warning flashers willflash four times.. For models without “keyless accesswith push-button start system”, anelectronic chirp will sound twice andthe hazard warning flashers will flash

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twice.

To stop the rear gate midway:Briefly press the power rear gate buttonwhile the rear gate is being opened. Thenan electronic chirp will sound twice andthe hazard warning flashers will flashtwice. If the button is pressed again, therear gate will close. If the button is brieflypressed while the gate is closed, the reargate can be opened.To close the rear gate:Press and hold the power rear gatebutton. Then an electronic chirp will soundtwice and the hazard warning flashers willflash twice. If the button is briefly pressedagain, the rear gate will open.

NOTE. The rear gate remains unlockedeven after closing it. Always lock therear gate when leaving the vehicle.. If the rear gate cannot be opened/closed by performing the operationdescribed above, a short electronicchirp will sound three times (beep,beep, beep).

! Operation by the buttons on therear gate

To open the rear gate:

Rear gate opener button

1. For models with “keyless access withpush-button start system”, carry the ac-cess key. For models without “keylessaccess with push-button start system”,unlock the rear gate.2. Briefly press the rear gate openerbutton when the rear gate is closed.Then an electronic chirp will sound twiceand the hazard warning flashers will flashtwice. The rear gate will open automati-cally.

To stop the rear gate midway:Briefly press the rear gate opener button/power rear gate button on the inside edgeof the rear gate while the rear gate is beingopened. Then an electronic chirp willsound twice and the hazard warningflashers will flash twice. If the button ispressed again, the rear gate will close. Ifthe button is briefly pressed while the gateis closed, the rear gate can be opened.

To close the rear gate:

Power rear gate button on the inside edgeof the rear gate

Briefly press the rear gate opener button/power rear gate button on the inside edgeof the rear gate. Then an electronic chirpwill sound twice and the hazard warningflashers will flash twice. If the button isbriefly pressed again, the rear gate will


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open.

NOTE. The rear gate remains unlockedeven after closing it. Always lock therear gate when leaving the vehicle.. If the rear gate cannot be opened/closed by performing the operationdescribed above, a short electronicchirp will sound three times (beep,beep, beep).

! Manual operation

NOTEUsing the power rear gate operation isrecommended. Manual operation willrequire physical effort.

The power rear gate can open and closemanually. Refer to “Manual rear gate” F2-39.

! Memory function

Memory switch

Memory switch status1) ON status2) OFF status

Your desired rear gate height can be

registered.Registration of the rear gate height:To register the rear gate height, performthe following procedures while the ignitionswitch is in the “LOCK”/“OFF” position.1. Open the rear gate by using the powerrear gate function.2. With the rear gate at the desiredheight, stop it by using the power reargate function.3. Press the memory switch to select the“ON” status.

Power rear gate button on the inside edgeof the rear gate

4. With the rear gate at the desiredheight, press and hold the power reargate button on the inside edge of the reargate until an electronic chirp is heard and

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the hazard warning flashers flash threetimes. The electronic chirp and the flash-ing hazard warning flashers confirm theselected rear gate height has been regis-tered.

NOTE. To change the registered height,press the memory switch to select the“OFF” status and perform the register-ing procedure again.. It is possible to register the heightfrom approximately 12 in (30 cm) ormore from the completely closed posi-tion.

Retrieval of the rear gate height:To open the rear gate and stop it at theregistered height, perform the followingprocedure.1. Press the memory switch to select theON status.2. Press and hold any of the power reargate switches.

Even if any of the power rear gateswitches are pressed and held while thememory switch is in the OFF status, youcan stop it at the registered height bypressing the memory switch to select theON status before the rear gate reachesthe registered height.

NOTEThe rear gate will open to the positionthat is stored in the memory functioneven if the rear gate is opened by thereverse function.

! Reverse function

WARNING

. Do not let parts of your body getcaught when operating the re-verse function. If the reversefunction does not operate forsome reason, this may lead toserious injury or accidents.

. The reverse function may notoperate if foreign objects arecaught in the rear gate justbefore it closes completely. Becareful not to catch your fingersand other body parts.

. The reverse function may notoperate depending on the objectshape and the manner in which itwas caught. Be careful not tocatch your fingers and otherbody parts.

CAUTION

. If the reverse function is operated3 times consecutively, automaticopening and closing of the powerrear gate function will be can-celed and the rear gate will stopopening or closing suddenly.Whether the rear gate opens orcloses depends on the rear gateheight when automatic operationis ceased. Be careful that the reargate does not hit anyone’s heador face, etc. and that fingers andbaggage, etc. are not caught in it.

. Take care not to damage thetouch sensors. Otherwise, thereverse function may cease tooperate.

If, while opening or closing using powerrear gate, the rear gate catches personsor baggage or hits an obstacle, anelectronic chirp will sound 3 times andthe rear gate will operate as follows.

When opening the rear gate: The reargate will automatically close.

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Keys and doors/Moonroof

1) Touch sensor

Touch sensors are attached on the leftand right edges of the rear gate. If thetouch sensors detect fingers, baggage,etc. while closing by the power rear gatefunction, an electronic chirp will sounds 3times and the rear gate will open auto-matically.

NOTEWhen the rear gate is opened using thereverse function, it will be opened fullyor to the height registered in thememory function.

! Rear gate drop prevention function

If, while fully opened via the power reargate function, the rear gate is lowered bythe weight of snow and such, an electronicchirp will sound and the rear gate dropprevention function will apply braking tothe rear gate so that it prevents a rapidclosure of the rear gate.

NOTE. If there is snow on the rear gate,only use the power rear gate functionafter removing the snow.. If you close the rear gate manuallyjust after the rear gate is fully openedusing the power rear gate function, therear gate drop prevention function willdetect a rapid closure of the rear gateand apply braking to the rear gate. Inthis case, this is not a malfunction.

Moonroof (if equipped)

WARNING

Never let anyone’s hands, arms,head or any objects protrude fromthe moonroof. A person could beseriously injured if the vehicle stopssuddenly or turns sharply or if thevehicle is involved in an accident.

To avoid serious personal injurycaused by entrapment, you mustconform to the following instruc-tions without exception.

. Before closing the moonroof,make sure that no one’s hands,arms, head or other objects willbe accidentally caught in themoonroof.

. Before leaving the vehicle, al-ways remove the key from theignition switch for safety (modelswithout “keyless access withpush-button start system”) andnever allow an unattended childto remain in the vehicle. Failureto follow this procedure couldresult in injury to a child operat-ing the moonroof.

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. Never try to check the anti-en-trapment function by deliberatelyplacing part of your body in themoonroof.

CAUTION

. Do not sit on the edge of the openmoonroof.

. Do not operate the moonroof iffalling snow or extremely coldconditions have caused it tofreeze shut.

. The anti-entrapment functiondoes not operate when the moon-roof is being tilted down. Be sureto confirm that it is safe to do sobefore tilting the moonroof down.

. If the moonroof does not close,we recommend that you have thesystem checked by a SUBARUdealer.

The moonroof has both tilting and slidingfunctions.

The moonroof operates only when theignition switch is in the “ON” position.

& Moonroof switches

! Tilting moonroof

“UP/DOWN” switch1) Tilting up2) Laying down

The tilting up function will only operatewhen the moonroof is fully closed. Thelaying down function will only operatewhen the moonroof is tilted.

Press the rear side of the “UP/DOWN”switch to tilt up the moonroof.Press the front side of the “UP/DOWN”switch to lay down the moonroof.

Release the switch after the moonroof hasbeen tilted or has been laid down com-pletely. Pressing the switch continuouslymay cause damage to the moonroof.

NOTEOne-touch operation does not takeplace when the moonroof is lowered.Press the switch continuously to lowerthe moonroof.

! Sliding moonroof

“OPEN/CLOSE” switch1) Open2) Close

Press the rear side of the “OPEN/CLOSE”switch to open the moonroof. The sunshade will also be opened together withthe moonroof. For Outback, the moonroofwill stop at a position approximately 0.8 in(2 cm) away from the fully opened posi-tion. Press the switch again to open themoonroof completely.Press the front side of the “OPEN/CLOSE”


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switch to close the moonroof.To stop the moonroof at a selected mid-way position while opening or closing it,momentarily press the front side or rearside of the switch.

After washing the vehicle or after it rains,wipe away water on the roof prior toopening the moonroof to prevent dropsof water from falling into the passengercompartment.

NOTEFor the sake of safety, it is recom-mended that you avoid driving with themoonroof fully opened.


When the moonroof senses a substantialenough object trapped between its glassand the vehicle’s roof during closure, itautomatically moves back to the fully openposition and stops there. The anti-entrap-ment function may also be activated by astrong shock on the moonroof even whenthere is nothing trapped.

CAUTION

Never attempt to test this functionusing fingers, hands or other partsof your body.

& Sun shade

The sun shade can be slid forward orbackward by hand while the moonroof isclosed.If the moonroof is opened, the sun shadealso moves back.

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