Subaru Forester: Keys and doors / Remote keyless entry system
CAUTION
- Do not expose the remote transmitter
to severe shocks, such as
those experienced as a result of
dropping or throwing.
- Do not take the remote transmitter
apart except when replacing
the battery.
- Do not get the remote transmitter
wet. If it gets wet, wipe it dry with
a cloth immediately.
- When you carry the remote transmitter
on an airplane, do not
press the button of the remote
transmitter while in the airplane.
When any button of the remote
transmitter is pressed, radio
waves are sent and may affect
the operation of the airplane.
When you carry the remote transmitter
in a bag on an airplane,
take measures to prevent the
buttons of the remote transmitter
from being pressed.
Access key fob
- Lock/arm button
- Unlock/disarm button
- Rear gate unlock button
- PANIC button
Transmitter
- Lock/arm button
- Unlock/disarm button
- Rear gate unlock button
- PANIC button
The remote keyless entry system has the
following functions.
- Locking and unlocking the doors, rear
gate and fuel filler lid
- Unlocking the rear gate
- Sounding a panic alarm
- Arming and disarming the alarm system.
For details, refer to “Alarm system”.
The operable distance of the remote keyless
entry system is approximately 30 feet
(10 meters). However, this distance will
vary depending on environmental conditions. The system’s operable distance will
be shorter in areas near a facility or
electronic equipment emitting strong radio
waves such as a power plant, broadcast
station, TV tower, or remote controller of
home electronic appliances.
NOTE
- For models with “keyless access
with push-button start system”, the
remote keyless entry system will not
be activated when the push-button
ignition switch is in any position other
than the “OFF” position.
- For models without “keyless access
with push-button start system”, the
remote keyless entry system will not
be activated when the key is inserted in
the ignition switch.
- The hazard warning flashers will
flash once or twice when the access
key fob/transmitter button is pressed in
the following cases.
- When locking the doors
- When unlocking the doors
- When unlocking the rear gate
- Operation of the hazard warning
flashers in the above cases can be set
to “On” or “Off” by a SUBARU dealer.
Consult your SUBARU dealer for details.
Locking the doors
Press the lock/arm button to lock all doors,
the rear gate and fuel filler lid. An electronic
chirp will sound once and the hazard
warning flashers will flash once...
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