Subaru Forester: Keyless access with push-button start system (if equipped) / Locking and unlocking by holding the access key fob
When the access key fob is carried within
the operating range, the doors, rear gate
and fuel filler lid can be locked/unlocked
just by touching the door handle.
NOTE
The vehicle can also be locked/unlocked
with the remote keyless entry
system. For details, refer to “Remote
keyless entry system”.
Antennas
Operating range (approximately 16 to 32
in (40 to 80 cm))
LED indicator
When the access key fob is within either of
the operating ranges of the front doors, the
LED indicator on the access key fob
flashes...
Other information:
NOTE
This section is applicable to the following
components.
Rear passenger’s seatbelt (windowside)
The pretensioner sensor also serves as
follows.
SRS frontal airbag sensor
Side impact sensor
Rollover sensor
If the sensor detects a certain predetermined
amount of force during frontal or
side collisions or rollover accidents, any
seatbelt that has a seatbelt pretensioner is
quickly drawn back in by the retractor to
take up the slack so that the belt more
effectively restrains the seat occupant...
WARNING
When discarding an airbag module
or scrapping the entire vehicle
damaged by a collision, consult
your SUBARU dealer.
The SRS airbag has no userserviceable
parts. Do not use
electrical test equipment on any
circuit related to the SRS airbag
system...