Subaru Forester: Remote engine start system (dealer option) / Alternate operation method for models with “keyless access with push-button
start system”

Access key fob
- Lock button
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
Before using the remote engine start
system to start the engine, confirm the
following conditions.
- The select lever is in the “P” position.
- All doors including the rear gate are
closed.
- The engine hood is closed.
- The push-button ignition switch is in the
“OFF” position.
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.
- Press the lock button briefly. The
hazard warning flashers then flash once
and the keyless buzzer chirps once.
- Within 2 seconds, press the lock button
briefly again. The hazard warning flashers
then flash once again, and the keyless
buzzer chirps once again.
- After step 2, immediately press and
hold the lock button. Some exterior lights
then flash three times, and the horn will
honk once.
Approximately 3 seconds after step 3,
release the lock button. The engine will
then start successfully.
When stopping the engine
Press and hold the lock button to stop the
engine with remote engine start system.
Remote start safety features
For detailed information, refer to “Remote
start safety features”.
Unlock the vehicle doors using the
remote keyless entry system.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...
Other information:
Vehicle finder function
Use this function to find your vehicle
parked among many vehicles in a large
parking lot. Provided you are within 30 feet
(10 meters) of the vehicle, pressing the
lock/arm button three times in a 5-second
period will cause your vehicle’s horn to
sound once and its hazard warning
flashers to flash three times...
The driver’s SRS frontal airbag and front
passenger’s SRS frontal airbag are designed
as follows.
To deploy in the event of an accident
involving a moderate to severe frontal
collision
To function on a one-time-only basis
The driver’s SRS frontal airbag and front
passenger’s SRS frontal airbag are not
designed as follows...