Get Instruments and controls -> Warning chimes and warning light of keyless access Guide for Subaru Outback SUV Fourth Generation (2010-2014)

while the vehicle is subsequently being

driven.

. The warning light illuminates during

driving, but turns off immediately and

remains off.

! Vehicle Dynamics Control opera-

tion indicator light

The indicator light flashes during activa-

tion of the skid suppression function and

during activation of the traction control

function.

NOTE

. The light may remain illuminated for

a short period of time after the engine

has been started, especially in cold

weather. This does not indicate the

existence of a problem. The light

should turn off as soon as the engine

has warmed up.

. The indicator light illuminates when

the engine has developed a problem

and the CHECK ENGINE warning light/

malfunction indicator light is on.

The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is

probably malfunctioning under the follow-

ing condition. Have your vehicle checked

at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.

. The light does not turn off even after

the lapse of several minutes (the engine

has warmed up) after the engine has

started.

& Vehicle Dynamics

Control OFF indicator

light

The light illuminates when the Vehicle

Dynamics Control OFF switch is pressed

to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Con-

trol system.

The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is

probably malfunctioning under any of the

following conditions. Have your vehicle

checked at a SUBARU dealer immedi-

ately.

. The light does not illuminate when the

ignition switch is turned to the “ON”

position.

. The light does not turn off even after a

period of approximately 2 seconds after

the ignition switch has been turned to the

“ON” position.

& Warning chimes and warning

light of the keyless access

with push-button start sys-

tem (if equipped)

Access key warning light

The keyless access with push-button start

system so unds a warning chime and

flashes the access key warning light on

the combination meter in order to minimize

improper operations and help protect your

vehicle from theft.

When the warning chime sounds and/or

the warning light flashes, take the appro-

priate action.

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WARNING

Never drive the vehicle if the indi-

cator on the push-button ignition

switch is flashing in green when

starting the engine. This indicates

the status that the steering wheel is

not released and could result in an

accident involving serious injury or

death.

CAUTION

. When starting the engine again

after the operation indicator on

the push-button ignition switch

flashes in green, if the operation

indicator is still flashing in green,

there could be a steering lock

malfunction. Contact your

SUBARU dealer as soon as pos-

sible.

. When the operation indicator on

the push-button ignition switch

flashes in orange, contact a

SUBARU dealer immediately.

NOTE

. Even when the access key is within

the operating ranges inside the vehicle,

the access key warning for engine start

may be provided depending on the

stat us of the access key and the

environmental conditions.

. When the access key is taken out of

the vehicle through an open window,

the access key takeout warning or

passenger access key takeout warning

will not be provided.

! List of warnings

CAUTION

When any of the following warnings

occurs even if the access key warn-

ing light does not illuminate, take

the appropriate action.

Inside warning

chime

Outside warning

chime

Operation indicator

on push-button

ignition switch

Status Action

Ding,

ding ...

(intermittent)

— —

The driver’s door was opened while the

push-button ignition switch is “Acc” and the

select lever is in the “P” position.

Switch the push-button ignition switch to

“OFF”, or close the driver’s door.

*When exiting the vehicle, be sure to switch

the push-button ignition switch to “OFF”.

The push-button ignition switch was

switched to “OFF” while the driver’s door is

open.

Close the driver ’s door.

—

Short beep

(2 seconds)

—

Lockout warning:

An attempt was made to lock all doors while

the access key is left inside the vehicle.

Take out the access key from the vehicle,

and lock the doors.

*The doors cannot be locked while the

access key is inside the vehicle.

*A chirp sound will be heard, and all doors

will be unlocked.

Access key lock-in warning:

The door lock button was pressed while the

push-button ignition switch is “OFF” and the

access key is inside the vehicle.

Take out the access key from the vehicle,

and lock the doors.

*If the access key is inside the vehicle, the

doors cannot be locked.

—

Beep, beep,

beep, beep,

beep

(5 times)

—

Door ajar warning:

The door lock button is pushed while the

ignition switch is in the “OFF” position and

one of the doors including the rear gate is

opened.

Close the doors securely and lock them.

*If one of the doors including the rear gate is

opened, the doors cannot be locked.

—

Long beep (60

seconds max.)

—

Power warning:

The door lock button was pressed while

carrying the access key, the push-button

ignition switch is in a position other than

“OFF” and the select lever is in the “P”

position.

Return the access key inside the vehicle, or

switch the push-button ignition switch to

“OFF”.

*If the push-button ignition switch is not

switched to “OFF”, the doors cannot be

locked.

Ding,

ding ...

(7 seconds)

— —

Access key warning:

The vehicle was driven while the access key

is not inside the vehicle.

Carry the access key, and drive the vehicle.

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Inside warning

chime

Outside warning

chime

Operation indicator

on push-button

ignition switch

Status Action

Ding — —

Access key warning for engine start:

The push-button ignition switch was pressed

while the access key is not inside the

vehicle.

Carry the access key, and press the push-

button ignition switch.

Ding

Beep, beep,

beep (3 times)

—

Access key takeout warning:

The driver exited the vehicle with the access

key and closed the driver’s door while the

push-button ignition switch is in a position

other than “OFF” and the select lever is in

the “P” position.

Switch the push-button ignition switch to

“OFF”, and get out of the vehicle.

Ding

Beep, beep,

beep (3 times)

—

Passenger access key takeout warning:

A fellow passenger exited the vehicle with

the access key and closed a door other than

the driver’s door while the push-button

ignition switch is in a position other than

“OFF”.

Return the access key to inside the vehicle,

or switch the push-button ignition switch to

“OFF”.

Long beep

(continuous)

Long beep

(continuous)

—

The driver exited the vehicle with the access

key and closed the driver’s door while the

push-button ignition switch is in a position

other than “OFF” and the select lever is in a

position other than the “P” position.

Shift the select lever to the “P” position,

switch the push-button ignition switch to

“OFF” and exit the vehicle.

Long beep

(continuous)

— —

Select lever position warning:

The driver’s door was opened while the

push-button ignition switch is in a position

other than “OFF” and the select lever is in a

position other than the “P” position.

Shift the select lever to the “P” position,

switch the push-button ignition switch to

“OFF” and exit the vehicle.

Ding — — The battery of the access key is low. Replace the battery of the access key.

Ding —

Flashes in green

(15 seconds max.)

Steering lock warning:

The engine start procedure was performed,

but the steering is still locked.

While turning the steering wheel right and left

lightly, depress the brake pedal and press

the push-button ignition switch.

Inside warning

chime

Outside warning

chime

Operation indicator

on push-button

ignition switch

Status Action

Ding — Flashes in orange

System malfunction warning:

A malfunction was detected in the power

system or steering lock.

Contact a SUBARU dealer immediately and

have the vehicle inspected.

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