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:
The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain
airbag are designed as follows:
To deploy in the event of an accident
involving a moderate to severe side impact
collision
To function on a one-time-only basis
The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain
airbag are not designed to deploy in the
following cases:
In most lesser side impacts
In most frontal or most rear impacts
(because the SRS side airbag and SRS
curtain airbag deployment would not protect
the occupant in those situations)
The SRS curtain airbags are also designed
to deploy when the vehicle is in an
extremely inclined state such as during a
rollover...
When all doors including the rear gate are
locked, you can unlock the doors (including
rear gate) without a key by pressing the
rear lock button.
Rear lock button
NOTE
PIN Code Access will be helpful if the
key fob is accidentally left in the
vehicle...