Get Starting and operating -> Remote engine start system (dealer option) Guide for Subaru Outback SUV Fourth Generation (2010-2014)

WARNING

. Do not touch the push-button

ignition switch during driving.

When the push-button ignition

switch is operat ed as follows,

the engine will stop.

– The switch is pressed and held

for 3 seconds or longer.

– The switch is pressed briefly 3

times or more in succession.

When the engine stops, the brake

booster will not function. A great-

er foot pressure will be required

on the brake pedal.

The power steering system will

not operate either. A greater

force will be required to steer,

and it may result in an accident.

. If the engine stops during driving,

do not operate the push-button

ignition switch or open any of the

doors until the vehicle is stopped

in a safe location. It is dangerous

because the steering lock may be

activated. Stop the vehicle in a

safe p l ace, and c o n t a c t a

SUBARU dealer immediately.

CAUTION

. Do not stop the engine while the

select lever is in a position other

than the “P” position.

. If the engine is stopped while the

select lever is in a position other

than the “P” position, the power

will be in “Acc”. If the vehicle is

left in this condition, the battery

may be discharged.

NOTE

Although you can stop the engine by

operating the push-button ignition

switch, do not stop the engine during

driving except in an emergency.

& When access key does not

operate properly

Refer to “Access key – if access key does

not operate properly” F9-20.

Remote engine start system

(dealer option)

WARNING

. There are some general precau-

tions when starting the engine.

Carefully read t he precautions

described in “General precau-

tions when starting engine” F7-

. Do not remote start a vehicle in

an enclo sed environment (e.g .

closed garage). Prolonged opera-

tion of a motor vehicle in an

enclosed environment can cause

a harmfu l build-up of Ca rbon

Monoxide. Carbon Monoxide is

harmful to your health. Exposure

to high levels of Carbon Monox-

ide can cause headaches, dizzi-

ness or in extreme cases uncon-

sciousness and/or death.

. Before performing any servicing

of the vehicle, temporarily place

the remote engine start system in

service mode to prevent the

system from unexpectedly start-

ing the engine.

The remote engine start system allows

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you to start the engine from outside the

vehicle. In addition, the remote engine

start system can activate the heater or air

conditioner, providing you with a comfor-

table cabin upon entry.

& Models with “keyless access

with push-button start sys-

tem”

NOTE

For more details, refer to the Owner’s

Manual supplement for the remote

engine start system.

Access key

1) Lock button

An access key can be used as the remote

engine start transmitter. Operate the lock

button to start or stop the engine as

follows.

! Before starting the engine

Before using the remote engine start

system to start the engine, confirm the

following conditions.

. The select lever is in the “P” position.

. All doors including the rear gate are

closed.

. The engine hood is closed.

. The push-button ignition switch is in the

“OFF” position.

! When starting the engine

To start the engine with remote engine

start system, briefly press the lock button

twice within 2 seconds, then press and

hold the lock button for 3 seconds.

1. Press the lo ck button bri efly. The

hazard warning flashers then flash once.

2. Wi thin 2 seconds, press th e lock

button briefly again. The hazard warning

flashers then flash once again.

3. After step 2, immediately press and

hold the lock button. The hazard warning

flashers then flash once.

4. Approximately 3 seconds after step 3,

release the lock button. The engine will

then start successfully.

! When stopping the engine

Press and hold the lock button to stop the

engine with remote engine start system.

! Automatic engine shutdown

T he remote engine start system will

automatically shut down or will not start

the engine under the following conditions.

. The total run-time has exceeded 20

minutes.

. Any door or the rear gate is opened.

. The select lever is moved to any

position other than “P”.

. The engine hood is opened.

. The push-button ignition switch is

pressed.

. The brake pedal is depressed.

. The engine speed is 3,000 rpm or

more.

The time until the engine automatically

stops differs according to the setting.

To change th e time until th e engine

automatically stops, contact your

SUBARU dealer. H owever, local laws

and regulations ma y prohibit changing

this time.

& Models without “keyless ac-

cess with push-button start

system”

! Starting your vehicle

NOTE

All vehicle doors, the engine hood and

rear gate must be closed prior to

activating the remote engine start sys-

tem. Any open entry point will prevent

starting or cause the system to shut

down.

The remote engine start function is acti-

vated by pressing the “

” button twice

within 3 seconds on your remote engine

start transmitter. Upon successful activa-

tion the remote start confirming transmitter

button will flash once* and the vehicle will

honk the horn and flash the side marker

lights, tail lights and parking lights once.

The system will check certain precondi-

tions before starting, and if all safety

parameters are correct, the engine will

start within 5 seconds. Upon successful

engine start, the remote start confirmation

transmitter button will flash twice every 5

seconds* and the vehicle will honk the

horn and flash the side marker lights, tail

lights and the parking lights once, then the

lights will illuminate and remain illumi-

nated, indicating that the engine is run-

ning. While the vehicle is operating via the

remote engine start function, the power

window features will be disabled. Also, the

system has a timer and will shut down

after 15 minutes if you do not operate the

vehicle. Press and hold the “

” button for

2 seconds to turn the engine off. The

remote start confirmation transmitter but-

ton will flash three times* indicating that

the engine has shut down. If the starter

cranks but does not start or starts and

stalls, the remote engine start system will

power off and then attempt to start the

engine an additional three times unless

the remote engine start system deter-

mines that a vehicle malfunction is pre-

venting the system from starting. If the

engine does not start after additional

attempts, the remote engine start system

will abort and return to a non-activate

state.

*: Provided that the remote engine start

transmitter is within the operating range of

the system.

! Remote start safety features

For safety and security reas ons, the

system will fail to start and honk the horn

twice or shut down the engine during

remote start operation if any of the

following occur:

. Any of the doors or the rear gate are

open / opened (*the vehicle’s horn will

honk six times and the side marker lights,

tail lights and the parking lights will flash

six times indicating that a vehicle door or

rear gate was open when the remote

engine start system was activated).

. The brake pedal is depressed

. The key was already in the ignition

switch

. The engine hood is opened

. The remote start system “Service

mode” is engaged

. The vehicle’s engine idle speed has

reached a level over 3,500 RPM

. The alarm is triggered by opening a

door or the rear gate.

. The select lever is not in the “P”

position (AT and CVT models)

In addition to the items above, if the

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vehi cle’s engine man agement system

determines there is a safety risk due to a

vehicle related problem, the vehicle will

shut down and the vehicle’s horn will honk

three times.

NOTE

. If the alarm system is armed at the

time of remote engine start activation

(the secu rity indicator light on the

combination meter is flashing twice

approximately every 2 seconds), the

alarm system will remain armed

throughout the remote start run cycle.

. If the alarm system is disarmed at

the time of remote engine start activa-

tion (the security indicator light on the

combination me ter is flashing once

approximately every 3 seconds), the

alarm system will r emain disarmed

throughout the remote start run cycle.

! Remote start confirmation trans-

mitter feature

Your remote engine start transmitter is

equipped with a unique bidirectional con-

firmation feature. This feature will allow

the transmitter’s backlit button to display

the status of the system under the condi-

tion that the vehicle and transmitter are

within the operational range of the system.

Typical transmitter button flash sequences

are outlined in the following chart.

Transmitter flash sequence Feature description

Flashes when button is

pressed

Indicates that the system is transmitting an RF signal.

Two long flashes following re-

mote start activation (transmit-

ter button is pressed two times

within 3 seconds)

Indicates that the transmitter did not receive the remote start

activation confirmation from the vehicle system. The transmitter

will automatically send one additional remote start activation

attempt. This usually occurs when the operational range is at its

limit or has been exceeded.

One flash following remote

start activation (transmitter

button is pressed two times

within 3 seconds)

Indicates that the engine is running via remote start. If the

transmitter is moved outside of the operating range of the

system, this sequence will timeout after the normal 15-minute

vehicle run cycle.

2 flashes every 5 seconds

Indicates that the engine is running via remote start. If the

transmitter is removed outside of the operating range of the

system, this sequence will timeout after the normal 15-minute

vehicle run cycle.

3 flashes

Indicates that the engine has turned off due to a remote start

system 15-minute timeout, vehicle safety parameter or normal

shutdown.

& Entering the vehicle while it

is running via remote start

1. Unlock the vehicle doors using the

keyless access function (if equipped) or

remote keyless entry system. If the vehi-

cle’s doors are unlocked manually using

the key, the vehicle’s alarm system will

trigger (if the alarm system is armed prior

to activating the remote en gine start

system ) and the engine will turn off.

Perform either of the following procedures

to disarm the alarm syst em. Refer to

“Alarm system” F2-25.

. Insert the key into the ignition switch

and turn it to the “ON” position (models

without “keyless access with push-

button start system”)

. Turn the push-button ignition switch

to the “Acc” or “ON” position (models

with “keyless access with push-button

start system”)

. Press any button on the access key/

remote keyless entry transmitter.

2. Enter the vehicle.

3. The engine will shut down when any

door or rear gate is opened.

4. For models without “keyless access

with push-button start system”, insert the

key into the ignition switch and turn to the

“START” position to restart the engine. For

models with “keyless access with push-

button start system”, press the push-

button ignition switch while depressing

the brake pedal to restart the engine.

& Entering the vehicle follow-

ing remote engine start shut-

down

An alarm trigger may occur if the vehicle is

opene d by the rem ote keyless entry

system/keyless access function within a

few seconds immediately following remote

engine start shutdown.

& Pre-heating or pre-cooling

the interior of the vehicle

Models with automatic climate control

system:

After the system starts the engine, the

autom atic climate control system will

activate the “FULL AUTO” mode and heat

or cool the interior to the predetermined

median (room) temperature. No pre-

setting of controls is necessary.

Models without automatic climate con-

trol system:

Before exiting the vehicle, set the tem-

perature controls to the desired setting

and operation. After the system starts the

engine, the heater or air conditioning will

activate and heat or cool the interior to

your setting.

& Service mode (models with-

out “keyless access with

push-button start system”)

In service mode, the remote engine start

function is temporarily disabled to prevent

the system from unexpectedly starting the

engine while being serviced.

To engage or disengage service mode:

1. Enter the vehicle and close all vehicle

doors and the rear gate.

2. Verify that the select lever is in the “P”

position (AT and CVT models)

3. Depress and hold the brake pedal

4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”

position

5. Press and release the remote engine

start transmitter “

” button three times.

The system will honk the vehicle’s horn

each time the button is pressed.

6. The system will pause for 1 second

then honk the vehicle’s horn three times to

indicate that the service mode has been

engaged or honk one time to indicate that

the service mode has been disengaged.

NOTE

When taking your vehicle in for service,

it is recommended that you inform the

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service personnel that your vehicle is

equipped with a remote engine start

system.

& Remote transmitter program

(models without “keyless ac-

cess with push-button start

system”)

New transmitters can be programmed to

the remote engine start system in the

event that a transmitter is lost, stolen,

damaged or additional transmitters are

desired (the system will accept up to eight

transmitters). New remote engine start

transmitters can be programmed accord-

ing to the following procedure.

1. Open the driver’s door (the driver’s

door must remain opened throughout the

entire process).

2. Depress and hold the brake pedal.

3. Turn the ignition switch to “ON” then

“LOCK”, back to “ON” then “LOCK”, then

back to “ON” again and leave the ignition

“ON” throughout the programming pro-

cess.

4. The system will flash the side marker

lights, tail lights and parking lights and

honk the horn three times, indicating that

the system has entered the transmitter

learn mode.

5. Press and release the “

” button on

the transmitter that you want to program.

6. The system will flash the side marker

lights, tail lights and parking lights and

honk the horn one time, indicating that the

system has learned the transmitter. Upon

successful programming, the remote start

confirmation transmitter button will flash

one time.

7. Repeat step 5 for any additional

transmitters (the system will accept up to

eight transmitters).

8. The system will exit the transmitter

learn mode if the key is turned to the

“LOCK” position, the door is closed or

after 2 minutes.

& System maintenance

NOTE

In the event that the vehicle’s battery is

replaced, discharged or disconnected,

it will be necessary to start the vehicle

a minimum of one time using the key

prior to activating the remote engine

start system. This is required to allow

the vehicle electronic systems to re-

synchronize.

! Changing the batteries

CAUTION

. Do not let dust, oil or water get on

or in the remote engine start

transmitt er when replacing the

battery.

. Be careful not to damage the

printed circuit board in the re-

m ote engine start transmitter

when replacing the battery.

. Be careful not to allow children to

touch the battery and any re-

moved parts; children could

swallow them.

. There is a danger of explosion if

an incorrect replacement battery

is used. Replace only with the

same or equivalent type of bat-

tery.

. Batteries should not be exposed

to excessive heat such as sun-

shine, fire or the like.

For models with “keyless access with

push-button start system:

Perform the procedure described in “Re-

placing battery of access key” F11-54.

For models without “keyless access

with push-button start system:

The two 3-volt lithium batteries (model

CR-2032) supplied in your remote engine

start transmitter should last approximately

one year, depending on usage. When the

batteries begin to weaken, you will notice

a decrease in range (distance from the

vehicle that your remote control operates).

Follow the instructions below to change

the remote engine start transmitter bat-

teries.

1. Remove the small Phillips type screw

located on the back side lower left corner

of the transmitter.

2. Carefully pry the remote engine start

transmitter halves apart using a small flat-

head screwdriver.

3. Remove the circuit board from the

bottom half of the case and remove the

batteries and replace with new ones. Be

sure to observe the (+) sign on the old

batteries before removing them to ensure

that the new batteries are inserted prop-

erly (battery “ +” should be pointed away

from the transmitter circuit board on both

batteries).

4. Carefully snap the case halves back

together, reinstall the Phillips type screw

and test the remote engine start system.

NOTE

. This device complies with Part 15 of

the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of

Industry Canada. Operation is subject

to the following two conditions: (1) This

device may not cause harmful inter-

ference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference received, in-

cluding interference that may cause

undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not ex-

pressly approved by the party respon-

sible for compliance could void the

user’s authority to operate the equip-

ment and void warranty.

. To comply with the FCC RF expo-

sure compliance requirements, no

change to the antenna or the device is

permitted. Any change to the antenna

or the device could result in the device

exceeding the RF exposure require -

ments and void user’s authority to

operate the device.

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