Subaru Forester: Keyless access with push-button start system (if equipped) / Power saving function

The keyless access function will be disabled in the following cases to protect the access key fob battery and the vehicle battery.

• Case 1: When the keyless access function and the remote keyless entry system have not been used for 2 weeks or longer while all doors are locked.

  Operate one of the following items to recover the keyless access function:

  • Unlock the doors by any procedure other than gripping the front passenger’s door handle.
  • Lock the doors.
  • Open a door and then close it.
• Case 2: When the access key fob has been left in the operating range for 10 minutes or longer while all doors are locked.

  Operate one of the following items to recover the keyless access function:

  • Unlock the doors by gripping the door handle.
  • Unlock the doors by pressing the rear gate opener button.
  • Lock the doors by touching the door lock sensor.
  • Lock or unlock the doors using the remote keyless entry system.
  • Lock or unlock the doors using the power door locking switch.
  • Open either of the front doors.