Subaru Forester: Keys and doors / Keyless access with push-button start system (if equipped)
The following access key fobs are provided
with the vehicle.

- Access key fobs
- Key number plate
The “keyless access with push-button start
system” allows the following functions to
be performed when the access key fob is
being carried.
- Locking and unlocking of doors, rear
gate and fuel filler lid (For details, refer to
“Locking and unlocking by holding the
access key fob”)
- Starting and stopping the engine (For
details, refer to “Starting and stopping
engine (models with push-button start
system)”)
- Arming and disarming the alarm system
(For details, refer to “Alarm system”)
NOTE
- Locking/unlocking using the remote
keyless entry system can also be controlled
with the buttons on the access
key fob. For details, refer to “Remote
keyless entry system”.
- Carefully store the key number plate
supplied with the access key fob. It is
necessary for vehicle repair and additional
registration of access key fobs.
For details, refer to “Key replacement”.
An emergency key is attached to each
access key fob.

- Release button
- Emergency key
Press the release button of the access key
fob to take out the emergency key.
The emergency key is used for the following
operations.
- Locking and unlocking the driver’s door
- Locking and unlocking the glove box
NOTE
The glove box can be kept locked when
the vehicle and the access key fob (with
the emergency key removed) are left at
a parking facility.
NOTE
For models with “keyless access with
push-button start syste..
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