Subaru Forester: Remote engine start system (dealer option) / Entering the vehicle while it is running via remote start (models with
“keyless access with push-button start system”)
- Unlock the vehicle doors using the
keyless access function and 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. Perform either of
the following procedures to disarm the
alarm system. Refer to “Alarm system”.
- Turn the push-button ignition
switch to the “ACC” or “ON” position.
- Press any button on the access
key fob.
- Enter the vehicle. The engine will
remain running provided the access key
fob is present and detected by the vehicle.
- Press the push-button ignition switch
once while depressing the brake pedal
before driving your vehicle. The remote
engine starter transceiver (fob) will flash
and beep 3 times to indicate that the
remote start system has been shut down.
An alarm trigger may occur if the vehicle is
opened by the remote keyless entry
transmitter within a few seconds immediately
following remote engine start shutdown...
Other information:
Memory switch
Memory switch status
ON status
OFF status
Your desired rear gate height can be registered.
Registration of the rear gate height:
To register the rear gate height, perform
the following procedures while the ignition
switch is in the “LOCK”/“OFF” position...
WARNING
The Hill start assist system is a
device only for helping the driver
to START the vehicle on an uphill
grade. To prevent accidents
when the vehicle is parked on a
slope, be sure to firmly set the
parking brake. When setting the
parking brake, make sure that the
vehicle remains stationary when
the brake pedal is released...