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:
WARNING
Adding weight to the vehicle’s roof
can adversely affect handling, braking,
and rollover resistance. The
vehicle must never be driven with a
total roof rail load in excess of 176
lbs (80 kg).
CAUTION
The roof rail load limit for stationary
vehicles (700 lbs (317 kg)) applies only when the vehicle is
parked and the load is evenly
distributed left/right and front/
rear and the roof crossbars and
roof tent are tightly secured to
the vehicle...
Carry some emergency equipment, such
as a window scraper, a bag of sand, flares,
a small shovel and jumper cables.
Check the battery and cables. Cold temperatures
reduce battery capacity. The
battery must be in good condition to
provide enough power for cold winter
starts...