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doors from the outside using the power

door locking switches.

& Key lock-in prevention func-

tion

This functi on pre vents the doors from

being locked under the following condi-

tions.

. The key is still in the ignition switch

(models w ithout “keyless access with

push-button start system”)

. The ignition switch is in the “ON”

position (models with “keyless access with

push-button start system”)

T his function’s operational/non-opera-

tional setting can be changed by a

SUBARU dealer. Contact a SUBARU

dealer for details.

NOTE

. The factory setting (default setting)

for this function is set as “operational”.

. When leaving the vehicle, make sure

you are holding the key before locking

the doors.

! Behavior with key lock-in preven-

tion function operational

With the driver’s door open, the doors are

automatically kept unlocked even if the

front side of the power door locking switch

is pressed.

! Behavior with key lock-in preven-

tion function non-operational

. If the lock lever is turned to the rear

(“LOCK”) position with the driver’s door

open and the driver’s door is then closed

with the lock lever in that position, the

driver’s door is locked.

. If the spare key is used to lock the

driver’s d oor from the outside of the

vehicle, the door is locked.

Keyless access with push-

button start system (Outback

– if equipped)

1) Access key (main)

2) Access key (sub)

3) Key number plate

The vehicle has two access keys and a

key number plate. For details about the

key number plate, refer to “Key number

plate” F2-3.

The keyless access with push-button start

system allows you to perform the following

functions when you are carrying the

access key.

. Locking and unlocking of the doors and

rear gate

. Starting and stopping the engine. For

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2-10 Keys and doors

detailed information, refer to “Starting and

stopping engine (models with push-button

start system)” F7-11.

. Arming and disarming the alarm sys-

tem. For detailed information, refer to

“Alarm system” F2-25.

Locking and unlocking by the remote

keyless entry system can also be con-

trolled with the buttons on the access key.

For detailed information, refer to “Remote

keyless entry system” F2-19.

A mechanical key is attached to each

access key. The mechanical key is used

for the following operations.

. Locking and unlocking the driver’s door

. Locking and unlocking the glove box

You cannot unlock the glove box without

using the mechanical key. You can keep

the glove box locked when you leave your

vehicle and the access key (with the

mechanical key removed) at a parking

facility.

1) Knob

2) Mechanical key

While pulling the knob of the access key,

take out the mechanical key.

& Certification for keyless ac-

cess with push-button start

system

! U.S.-spec. models

FCC ID: HYQ14AGX

CAUTION

FCC WARNING

Changes or modifications not ex-

pressly approved by the party re-

sponsible for compliance could void

the user’s authority to operate the

equipment.

NOTE

This device complies with Part 15 of

the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to

the following two conditions: (1) This

device may not cause harmful inter-

ference, and (2) this devic e must

accept any interference received, in-

cluding interference that may cause

undesired operation.

! Canada-spec. models

NOTE

Operation is subject to the following

two conditions: (1) this device may not

cause interference, and (2) this device

must accept any interference, includ-

ing interference that may cause unde-

sired operation of the device.

NOTE

L’utilisation de ce dispositif est auto-

risée seulement aux deux conditions

suivantes: (1) il ne doit pas produire de

brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur du dispo-

sitif doi t être prêt à accepter tout

brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même

si ce brouillage est susceptible de

compromettre le fonc tionnement du

dispositif.

& Safety precautions

WARNING

If you wear an implanted pacemaker

or an implanted defibrillator, stay at

least 8.7 in (22 cm) away from the

transmitting antennas installed on

the vehicle.

The radio waves from the transmit-

ting antennas on the vehicle could

adversely affect the operation of

implanted pacemakers and im-

planted defibrillators.

If you wear electric medical equip-

ment other than an implanted pace-

maker or an implanted defibrillator,

be fore using the keyless access

with push-button start system, refer

to “Radio waves used for the key-

less access with push-button start

system” mentioned later, and con-

tact the electric medical equipment

manufacturer for more information.

The radio waves from the transmit-

ting antennas on the vehicle could

adversely affect the operation of the

electric medical equipment.

. The operational/non-operatio nal

setting for the keyless access

function can be changed. For

the setting procedure, refer to

“Disabling keyless access func-

tion” F2-17. The setting can also

be changed by a SUBARU dealer.

For more details, contact a

SUBARU dealer.

. For detailed information about

the operation meth od for the

push-button ignition switch while

the keyless access function is

switched to the non-operational

mode, refer to “Access key – if

access key does not operate

properly” F9-20.

“Radio waves used for the keyless

access with push-button start sys-

tem”

. The keyless access with push-

button start system uses radio

waves of the following fre-

quency* in addition to the radio

waves used for the remote key-

l ess entry system. The radio

waves are periodically output

from the antennas installed on

the vehicle as shown in the

following illustrations.

* Radio frequency: 134 kHz

1) Antenna

CAUTION

. The keyless access with push-

button start system uses weak

radio waves. The status of the

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2-12 Keys and doors

access key and environmental

conditions may interfere with

the communication between the

access key and the vehicle under

the following conditions, and it

may not be possible to lock or

unlock the doors or start th e

engine.

– When operating near a facility

where strong radio waves are

transmitted, such as a broad-

cast station and power trans-

mission lines

– When products that transmit

radio waves are used, such as

an access key or a remote

transmitter key of another ve-

hicle

– When carrying more than one

access key

– When the access key is

placed near wireless commu-

nication equipment such as a

cell phone

– When the access key is

placed near a metallic object

– When metallic accessories are

attached to the access key

– When carrying the access key

with electronic appliances

such as a laptop computer

– When the battery of the ac-

cess key is discharged

. Never leave or store the access

key inside the vehicle (e.g., on

the instrumental panel, inside the

glove box, on the seat, in the

door pocket or at the corner of

the cargo area) or within 6.6 ft (2

m) around the vehicle (e.g., in the

garage). The access key may be

locked inside the vehicle, or the

battery may d ischarge rapidly.

Note that the push-button igni-

tion switch may not turn on in

some cases depending on the

location of the access key.

. The access key contains electro-

nic components. Observe the

following precautions to prevent

malfunctions.

– Although you can replace the

battery of the access key

yourself, it is recommended

that the battery be replaced by

a SUBARU dealer to avoid the

risk of damage at the time of

replacement.

– Do not get the access key wet.

If the access key gets wet,

wipe it off immediately and let

it dry completely.

– Do not apply strong impacts

to the access key.

– Keep the access key away

from magnetic sources.

– Never leave the access key in

direct sunlight or anywhere

that may become hot, such

as on the dashboard. It may

damage the battery or cause

circuit malfunctions.

– Do not wash the access key in

an ultrasonic washer.

– Do not leave the access key in

humid or dusty locations.

Doing so may cause malfunc-

tions.

– Do not leave the access key

near personal computers or

home electric appliances.

Doing so may cause the ac-

cess key to malfunction, re-

sulting in battery discharge.

. If the access key is dropped, the

integrated mechanical key inside

may become loose. Be careful

not to lose the mechanical key.

. When you carry the access key

on an airplane, do not press the

button of the access key while in

the airplane. When any button of

the access key is pressed, radio

waves are sent and may affect

the operation of the airplane.

When you carry the access key

in a bag on an airplane, take

measures to prevent the buttons

of the access key from being

pressed.

NOTE

. The access key is always commu-

nicating with the vehicle and is con-

tinuously using the battery. Although

the life of the battery varies depending

on the operating conditions, it is ap-

proximately 1 to 2 years. If the battery

becomes fully discharged, replace it

with a new one.

. If an access key is lost, it is

recommended that the access key be

reregistered. For reregistration of an

access key, contact a SUBARU dealer.

. For a spare access key, contact a

SUBARU dealer.

. Up to 7 access keys can be regis-

tered for one vehicle.

. Carefully store the key number plate

supplied with the access key. It is

necessary for vehicle repair.

. Do not leave the access key in the

storage spaces inside the vehicle, such

as the door pocket, dashboard and the

corner of the cargo area. Vibrations

may damage the key or turn on the

switch, possibly resulting in a lockout.

. After the vehicle batt ery is dis-

charged or replaced, initialization of

the steering lock system may be re-

quired to start the engine. In this case,

perform the following procedure to

initialize the steering lock.

(1) Turn the push-button ignition

switch to the “OFF” position. For

details, refer to “Switching power”

F3-5.

(2) Op en and close the driver’s

door.

(3) Wait for approximately 10 sec-

onds.

When the steering is locked, the initi-

alization is completed.

& Locking and unlocking with

“keyless access” entry func-

tion

! Operating ranges

1) Antenna

2) Operating range

The operating ranges of the door and rear

gate locking/unlocking functions are ap-

proximately 16 to 32 in (40 to 80 cm) from

the respective door handles and the rear

gate ornament.

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2-14 Keys and doors

1) LED indicator

When the access key is within either of the

operating ranges of the front doors, the

LED indicator on the access key flashes.

When the keyless access functions are

disabled, the LED indicator does not flash

unless a button on the access key is

pressed.

NOTE

. Locking by using the keyless ac-

cess function can be operated only by

the door lock button in the operating

range in whi ch the access key is

detected.

. Unlocking by usin g the keyless

access function can be operated only

by the door handle in the operating

range in whi ch the access key is

detected.

. If the access key is placed too close

to the vehicle body, the keyless access

functions may not operate properly. If

they do not operate properly, repeat the

operation from further away.

. If the access key is placed near the

ground or in an elevated location from

the ground, even if it is in the indicated

operating range, the keyless access

function may not operate properly.

. When the access key is within the

operating range, it is possible for any-

one, even someone who is not carrying

the access key, to operate the keyless

access function. Note that locking and

unlocking can be operated only by the

door handle, door lock button, rear

gate opener button or rear lock button

in the operating range in which the

access key is detected.

. It is not possible to lock the doors

and rear gate using the keyless access

function when the access key is inside

the vehicle. However, depending on the

status of the access key and the

environmental conditions, the access

key may be locked inside the vehicle.

Before locking, make sure that you

have the access key.

. When the battery of the access key

is discharged, or when operating it in a

location with strong radio waves or

noise (e.g., near a radio tower, power

plant, broadcast station or an area

where wireless equipment is used), or

while talking on a cell phone, the

operating ranges may be reduced, or

the keyless access function may not

operate.

In such a case, perform the procedure

described in “Locking and unlocking”

F9-20.

. When an access key is in the

operating range, if the d oor handle

becomes wet due to exposure to a

significant amount of water when the

vehicle is washed or during heavy rain,

the doors may be locked or unlocked.

. If the door handle is gripped with a

gloved hand, the door lock may not be

released.

! How to use keyless access func-

tions

NOTE

. When you lock the doors and rear

gate using the keyless access function,

turn the push-button ignition switch

off. It is not possible to lock the doors

and rear gate using the keyless access

function when the push-button ignition

switch is on the “Acc” or “ON” posi-

tion. Refer to “Switching power” F3-5.

. Locking and unlocking by using the

keyless access funct ion cannot be

operated for a short period of time

(approximately less than 3 seconds)

after locking or unlocking to prevent

malfunctions.

. When performing the locking proce-

dure too quickly, locking may not have

been completed. After locking the

doors, it is recommended to pull the

REAR door handles to confirm that the

doors have been locked.

. The keyless access function may

not operate properly depending on the

status of the access key and the radio

wave conditions around the vehicle. In

such a case, perform the procedure

described in “Locking and unlocking”

F9-20.

. It is possible to lock the doors even

when one of the doors is open. After

perfor ming the locking p rocedure,

close the opened door or rear gate to

lock it.

. Within 3 seconds after locking the

doors and the rear gate by using the

keyless access function, it is n ot

possible to unlock doors and/or the

rear gate by using the keyless access

function.

. If any of the doors or the rear gate is

open, the doors and the rear gate

cannot be locked.

. When locking, be sure to carry the

access key to pr event locking the

access key in the vehicle.

! Unlocking

Carry the access key, and grip the door

handle.

. When the dri ver’s door handle is

gripped, only the driver’s door will be

unlocked.

. When the front passenger’s door han-

dle is gripped, all doors including the rear

gate will be unlocked.

Also, an electronic chirp will sound twice

and the hazard warning flashers will flash

twice.

! Opening rear gate

1) Rear gate opener button

Carry the access key, and press the rear

gate opener button. Only the rear gate will

be unlocked and opened. Also, an elec-

tronic chirp will sound tw ice and the

hazard warning flashers will flash twice.

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2-16 Keys and doors

! Locking with the door lock button

1) Door lock button

Carry the access key, close all doors

including the rear gate and press the door

lock button on the door handle. All doors

including the rear gate will be locked. Also,

an electronic chirp will sound once and the

hazard warning flashers will flash once.

! Locking with the rear lock button

1) Rear lock button

Carry the access key, close all doors

including the rear gate and press the rear

lock button. The rear gate and all doors

will be locked. Also, an electronic chirp will

sound onc e and the hazard warning

flashers will flash once.

! Power saving function

The keyless access function will be

disabled in the following cases to protect

the access key battery and the vehicle

battery.

Case 1: When the keyless access func-

tion and the remote keyless entry system

have not been used for 2 weeks or longer

while all doors are locked

Case 2: When the access key has been

left in the operating range for 10 minutes

or longer while all doors are locked

! Recovery from power saving mode

When one of the following is operated, the

keyless access function will be recovered.

Case 1:

. Unlock the doors by operating any

procedure other than gripping the door

handle

. Lock the doors

. Open a door and then close it

Case 2:

. Unlock the doors by gripping the door

handle

. Unlock the doors by pressing the rear

gate opener button

. Lock the doors by pressing the door

lock button

. Lock or unlock the doors by using the

remote keyless entry system

. Lock or unlock the doors by using the

power door locking switch

. Open either of the front doors

! Automatic locking

If any of the doors or the rear gate was not

opened within 30 seconds after unlocking,

they will be automatically locked again.

The function’s operational/non-operational

setting and the time until automatic locking

takes place can be changed by a

SUBARU dealer. For more details, contact

a SUBARU dealer.

! Door unlock selection function

The door unlock selection function makes

the following operations possible.

. Unlocking the drive r’s door without

unlocking any other doors (including the

rear gate) when gripping the driver’s door

handle

. Opening the rear gate without unlock-

ing any doors when pressing the rear gate

opener button

Th e operational/non-operational setting

for this function can be changed by a

SUBARU dealer.

Operational:

. Only the driver’s door will be unlocked

when the driver’s door handle is gripped.

. The rear gate will open, but the other

doors will remain locked when the rear

gate opener button is pressed.

Non-operational:

. All doors and the rear gate will be

unlocked when the driver’s door handle is

gripped.

. The rear gate will open and all doors

will be unl ocked when the rear gate

opener button is pressed.

The factory setting (default setting) is set

as “operational”.

For further details, consult a SUBARU

dealer.

& Selecting audible signal op-

eration

Using an electronic chirp, the system will

give you an audible signal when the doors

lock and unlock. If desired, you may turn

the audible signal off. For more details,

contact a SUBARU dealer.

& Warning chimes and 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.

For details, refer to “Warning chimes and

warning light of the keyless access with

push-button start system” F3-25.

& Disabling keyless access

function

When the vehicle is not going to be used

for a long time, or when you choose not to

use the keyless access function, the

keyless access function can be disabled.

NOTE

. The locking and unlocking function

by the remote keyless entry system is

not disabled.

. The setting can also be changed at

SU BARU dealers. For more details,

contact a SUBARU dealer.

. To start the engine while the func-

tions are disabled, perform the proce-

dure described in “Starting engine”

F9-21.

. We recommend that you disable the

keyless access functi ons under th e

following conditions.

– When the vehicle is not going to

be used for an extended period of

time

– When the keyless access func-

tions are not going to be used

– When the access key needs to be

stored inside or near the vehicle

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2-18 Keys and doors

! Disabling functions

1. Sit in the driver’s seat, and close the

door.

2. Push the rear side (unlock side) of the

power door locking switch.

3. Within 5 seconds after step 2 is

performed, open the driver’s door.

4. Within 5 seconds after step 3 is

performed, push the rear side (unloc k

side) of the power door locking switch

twice while the door is open.

5. Within 30 seconds after step 4 is

performed, close and open the driver’s

door twice.

6. Within 30 seconds after step 5 is

performed, push the rear side (unloc k

side) of the power door locking switch

twice while the door is open.

7. Within 30 seconds after step 6 is

performed, close and open the driver’s

door once.

8. Within 5 seco nds after step 7 is

performed, close the door. A chirp sound

will be heard, and the functions a re

disabled.

NOTE

In steps 4 and 6, press the power door

locking switch slowly. If the switch is

pressed quickly, the functions may not

be disabled.

! Enabling functions

When the procedure to disable the func-

tions is performed again, the functions are

enabled.

& When access key does not

operate properly

Refer to “Access key – if access key does

not operate properly” F9-20.

& Replacing battery of access

key

Refer to “Replacing battery of access key”

F11-54.

& Replacing access key

Access keys can be replaced at SUBARU

dealers. Fo r more details, contact a

SUBARU dealer.

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