Subaru Forester: Access key fob – if access key fob does not operate properly / Starting engine
- Apply the parking brake.
- Shift the select lever to the “P” (Park)
position.
- Depress the brake pedal.

- Hold the access key fob with the
buttons facing you, and touch the pushbutton
ignition switch with it.
When the communication between the
access key fob and the vehicle is completed,
a chime (ding) will sound. At the
same time, the push-button ignition switch
turns to the “ACC” or “ON” position.
- After the push-button ignition switch
turns to the “ACC” or “ON” position, while
depressing the brake pedal, press the
push-button ignition switch.
NOTE
If the engine does not start even though
the above procedure was followed
precisely, contact your SUBARU dealer.
In the event that you cannot open the rear
gate by operating the rear gate opener
button, you can open it from inside the
cargo area.
Remove the access cover at the
bottom-center of the rear gate trim using
a flat-head screwdriver wrapped with vinyl
tape or a cloth...
Other information:
Antennas
Operating range
NOTE
If the access key fob is not detected
within the operating range of the antennas
inside the vehicle, the push-button
ignition switch and the engine start
cannot be operated.
Even when the access key fob is
outside the vehicle, if it is placed too
close to the glass, it may be possible to
switch the power or to start the engine...
When the system monitors that the driver
may be inattentive, it warns the driver.
When the inattentive driving warning activates,
the buzzer sounds and an interrupt
display appears on the combination meter
display.
When the EyeSight system has detected a
vehicle ahead or obstacle in the forward
direction, the inattentive driving warning
may activate at earlier timing than usual...