Get Keys and Doors Guide for Subaru Outback SUV Sixth Generation (2020-2025)

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2-1. Keys................................................................. 117

Key Number Plate............................................... 117

2-2. Keyless Access with Push-Button Start

System (If Equipped) .................................... 117

Safety Precautions.............................................. 118

Locking and Unlocking with “Keyless Access”

Entry Function.................................................. 122

Unlock Using PIN Code Access .......................... 126

Power Saving Function....................................... 128

Power Saving Function of Access Key Fob ......... 129

Disabling Keyless Access Function .................... 129

Selecting Audible Signal Operation ..................... 132

Selecting Hazard Warning Flasher Operation....... 132

Warning Chimes and Warning Indicator .............. 132

When Access Key Fob Does Not Operate

Properly ........................................................... 132

Replacing Battery of Access Key Fob ................. 132

Replacing Access Key Fob ................................. 132

Certification for Keyless Access with

Push-Button Start System................................. 132

2-3. Immobilizer...................................................... 133

Security Indicator Light....................................... 134

Key Replacement................................................ 134

Certification for Immobilizer System.................... 134

2-4. Remote Keyless Entry System ...................... 135

Locking the Doors .............................................. 136

Unlocking the Doors ........................................... 136

Opening the Trunk Lid (Legacy) .......................... 137

Unlocking the Rear Gate (Outback/Subaru

Outback Wilderness)......................................... 137

Setting Audible Signal Operation ........................ 137

Selecting Hazard Warning Flasher Operation ...... 138

Vehicle Finder Function...................................... 138

Sounding a Panic Alarm..................................... 138

Replacing the Battery......................................... 138

Replacing Lost Transmitters............................... 138

Certification for Remote Keyless Entry System... 138

2-5. Door Locks ......................................................139

Locking and Unlocking from the Outside............ 139

Locking and Unlocking from the Inside .............. 140

Automatic Door Locking/Unlocking .................... 141

Key Lock-In Prevention Function........................ 142

Battery Drainage Prevention Function ................ 142

2-6. Alarm System ..................................................143

Alarm System Operation .................................... 143

Arming the System ............................................ 144

Disarming the System ........................................ 145

Alarm System Setting......................................... 145

If You Have Accidentally Triggered the Alarm

System ............................................................ 146

Valet Mode ......................................................... 146

2-7. Child Safety Locks ..........................................146

2-8. Windows...........................................................147

Power Window Operation ................................... 147

Initialization of Power Window (Windows with

One-Touch Auto up and down Function)........... 149

2-9. Trunk Lid (Legacy) ..........................................150

To Open and Close the Trunk Lid from

Outside ............................................................ 150

To Open the Trunk Lid from Inside ..................... 151

Internal Trunk Lid Release Handle ...................... 151

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2-10. Rear Gate (Outback/Subaru Outback

Wilderness).................................................... 153

Manual Rear Gate ............................................... 153

Power Rear Gate (If Equipped) ............................ 154

2-11. Moonroof (If Equipped) .................................163

Moonroof Switches ............................................ 164

Sunshade........................................................... 165

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2-1. Keys

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NOTE

For models with “keyless access with

push-button start system”, refer to

“Keyless Access with Push-Button

Start System” �P117.

1) Master keys

2) Valet key

3) Key number plate

Two types of keys are provided for your

vehicle:

Master key and valet key.

The master key fit all locks on your vehicle.

. Ignition switch

. Driver’s door

. Glove box

The valet key fits only the ignition switch

and door locks. You can keep the glove

box locked when you leave your vehicle

and valet key at a parking facility.

NOTE

Locking/unlocking using the remote

keyless entry system can also be con-

trolled with the buttons on the key. For

detailed information, refer to “Remote

Keyless Entry System” �P135.

CAUTION

Do not attach a large key holder or

key case to either key. If it bangs

against your knees while you are

driving, it could turn the ignition

switch from the “ON” position to

the “ACC” or “LOCK” position,

thereby stopping the engine.

& Key Number Plate

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The key number is stamped on the key

number plate attached to the key set. Write

down the key number and keep it in

another safe place, not in the vehicle. This

number is needed to make a replacement

key if you lose your key or lock it inside the

vehicle. Refer to “Key Replacement”

�P134.

2-2. Keyless Access with

Push-Button Start System

(If Equipped)

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The following access key fobs are pro-

vided with the vehicle.

1) Access key fobs

2) Key number plate

The keyless access with push-button start

system allows you to perform the following

functions when you are carrying the

access key fob.

. Locking and unlocking of the doors, fuel

filler lid and rear gate (Outback/Subaru

Outback Wilderness)

. Opening the trunk (Legacy)

. Starting and stopping the engine. For

detailed information, refer to “Starting and

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Stopping Engine (Models with Push-But-

ton Start System)” �P358.

. Arming and disarming the alarm sys-

tem. For detailed information, refer to

“Alarm System” �P143.

NOTE

. Locking and unlocking by the re-

mote keyless entry system can also be

controlled with the buttons on the

access key fob. For detailed informa-

tion, refer to “Remote Keyless Entry

System” �P135.

. Carefully store the key number plate

supplied with the access key fob. It is

necessary for vehicle repair and addi-

tional registration of access key fobs.

For details, refer to “Key Replacement”

�P134.

An emergency key is attached to each

access key fob.

1) Release button

2) Emergency key

While pressing the release button of the

access key fob, take out the emergency

key.

The emergency key is used for the follow-

ing operations.

. Locking and unlocking the driver’s door

. Locking and unlocking the glove box

NOTE

The glove box can be kept locked when

you leave your vehicle and the access

key fob (with the emergency key re-

moved) at a parking facility.

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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 electronic medical equip-

ment other than an implanted pace-

maker or an implanted defibrillator,

before 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 electronic medical equip-

ment manufacturer for more infor-

mation. The radio waves from the

transmitting antennas on the vehicle

could adversely affect the operation

of the electronic medical equipment.

“Radio waves used for the keyless

access with push-button start sys-

tem”

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. 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-

less 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

Legacy

1) Antennas

Outback/Subaru Outback Wilderness

1) Antennas

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CAUTION

. Never leave or store the access

key fob inside the vehicle or

within 6.6 ft (2 m) around the

vehicle (e.g., in the garage). The

access key fob may be locked

inside the vehicle, or the battery

may discharge rapidly. Note that

the push-button ignition switch

may not turn on in some cases

depending on the location of the

access key fob.

. The access key fob contains

electronic components. Observe

the following precautions to pre-

vent malfunctions.

– It is recommended to have the

access key fob battery re-

placed at an authorized

SUBARU dealer to avoid the

risk of damage.

– Do not get the access key fob

wet. If the access key fob gets

wet, wipe it off immediately

and let it dry completely.

– Do not apply strong impacts to

the access key fob.

– Never leave the access key

fob in direct sunlight or any-

where that may become hot,

such as on the dashboard. It

may damage the battery or

cause circuit malfunctions.

– Do not wash the access key

fob in an ultrasonic washer.

– Do not leave the access key

fob in humid or dusty loca-

tions. Doing so may cause

malfunctions.

– Keep the access key fob away

from magnetic sources.

– Do not leave the access key

fob near a personal computer

or home electrical appliance.

– Do not leave the access key

fob near a battery charger or

any electrical accessories.

– Do not apply metallic window

tint or attach metallic objects

to the windows.

– Do not fit non genuine acces-

sories or parts.

. If the access key fob is dropped,

the integrated emergency key in-

side may become loose. Be care-

ful not to lose the emergency key.

. When traveling in an airplane, do

not press the button of the ac-

cess key fob. If any button of the

access key fob is pressed, radio

waves are emitted and may affect

the operation of the airplane. In a

bag, take measures to prevent

the buttons from being pressed

accidentally.

NOTE

. The operational/non-operational

setting for the keyless access function

can be changed. For the setting proce-

dure, refer to “Disabling Keyless Ac-

cess Function” �P129.

. For detailed information about the

operation method for the push-button

ignition switch while the keyless ac-

cess function is switched to the non-

operational mode, refer to “Access Key

Fob – If Access Key Fob Does Not

Operate Properly” �P496.

. The keyless access with push-but-

ton start system uses weak radio

waves. The status of the access key

fob and environmental conditions may

interfere with the communication be-

tween the access key fob and the

vehicle under the following conditions,

and it may not be possible to lock or

unlock the doors or start the engine.

– When operating near a facility

where strong radio waves are trans-

mitted, such as a broadcast station

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and power transmission lines.

– When products that transmit

radio waves are used, such as an

access key fob or a remote trans-

mitter key of another vehicle.

– When carrying the access key fob

of your vehicle together with the

access key fob or the remote trans-

mitter of another vehicle.

– When the access key fob is

placed near wireless communica-

tion equipment such as a cell

phone.

– When the access key fob is

placed near a metallic object.

– When metallic accessories are

attached to the access key fob.

– When carrying the access key fob

with an electronic appliance such as

a laptop computer.

– When the battery of the access

key fob is discharged.

. The access key fob is always com-

municating with the vehicle and is

continuously using the battery.

Although the life of the battery varies

depending on the operating conditions,

it is approximately 1 to 2 years. If the

battery becomes fully discharged, re-

place it with a new one.

. If an access key fob is lost, it is

recommended that all of the remaining

access key fobs be reregistered. For

reregistration of an access key fob,

contact a SUBARU dealer.

. For a spare access key fob, contact a

SUBARU dealer.

. Up to 7 access key fobs can be

registered for one vehicle.

. Do not leave the access key fob in

the storage spaces inside the vehicle,

such as the door pocket, dashboard or

inside the corner of the cargo area.

Vibrations may damage the key fob or

turn on the switch, possibly resulting in

a lockout.

. After the vehicle battery 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

Status” �P173.

(2) Open and close the driver’s

door.

(3) Wait for approximately 10 sec-

onds.

When the steering is locked, the initi-

alization is completed.

. Do not leave the access key fob in

the following places.

– On the instrument panel

– On the floor

– Inside the glove box

– Inside the door trim pocket

– On the rear seat

– On the rear shelf (Legacy)

– Inside the trunk (Legacy)

– In the cargo area (Outback/

Subaru Outback Wilderness)

If you do, the following situations

may occur.

– The access key fob is mistakenly

locked inside the vehicle.

– A false warning issues although

no malfunction actually occurs.

– No warning issues even when a

malfunction occurs.

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& Locking and Unlocking with

“Keyless Access” Entry

Function

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When the access key fob is carried within

the operating range, the doors, the fuel

filler lid, the trunk (Legacy) and the rear

gate (Outback/Subaru Outback

Wilderness) can be locked/unlocked just

by touching the door handle.

NOTE

The vehicle can also be locked/un-

locked with the remote keyless entry

system. For details, refer to “Remote

Keyless Entry System” �P135.

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Legacy

1) Antennas

2) Operating range (approximately 16 to 32

in (40 to 80 cm))

Outback/Subaru Outback Wilderness

1) Antennas

2) Operating range (approximately 16 to 32

in (40 to 80 cm))

1) LED indicator

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When the access key fob is within either of

the operating ranges of the front doors, the

LED indicator on the access key fob

flashes. When the keyless access func-

tions are disabled, the LED indicator does

not flash unless a button on the access key

fob is pressed.

NOTE

. If the access key fob is placed too

close to the vehicle body, the keyless

access functions may not operate

properly. If it does not operate properly,

repeat the operation from farther away.

. If the access key fob 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 prop-

erly.

. When the access key fob is within

the operating range, it is possible for

anyone, even someone who is not

carrying the access key fob, to operate

the keyless access function. Note that

the keyless access function can be

operated only by the door handle, door

lock sensor, rear gate opener button or

rear lock button in the operating range

in which the access key fob is detected.

. It is not possible to lock the doors,

rear gate and fuel filler lid using the

keyless access function when the ac-

cess key fob is inside the vehicle.

However, depending on the status of

the access key fob and the environ-

mental conditions, the access key fob

may be locked inside the vehicle.

Before locking the vehicle, make sure

that you have the access key fob.

. When the battery of the access key

fob 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”

�P496.

. The doors may lock or unlock when

the car is being washed or exposed to a

significant amount of water that

touches the door handle while the key

fob is still in the operating range.

! How to lock and unlock

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It is possible to perform the following

operations when you are carrying the

access key fob.

. Lock and unlock the doors and the fuel

filler lid.

. Unlock the trunk lid (Legacy).

. Unlock and lock the rear gate (Outback/

Subaru Outback Wilderness).

NOTE

. It is not possible to lock the doors,

rear gate and fuel filler lid using the

keyless access function when the

push-button ignition switch is in the

“ACC” or “ON” position. Refer to

“Switching Power Status” �P173.

. If the door handle is gripped with a

gloved hand, the door lock may not be

released.

. If the door lock sensor is touched

three times or more repeatedly, the

system will ignore the sensor opera-

tion.

. When performing the locking proce-

dure too quickly, locking may not

complete. After performing the locking

procedure, it is recommended to pull

the rear door handle to confirm that the

doors have been locked.

. If any of the doors (or the rear gate)

are not fully closed, the following will

occur to alert you that the doors (or the

rear gate) are not properly closed.

– An electronic chirp sounds five

times.

– The hazard warning flashers

flash five times.

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. It is possible to lock the doors even

when one of the doors is open. After

performing the locking procedure,

close the opened door or rear gate to

lock it.

. Within 3 seconds after locking the

doors and the rear gate using the

keyless access function, it is not pos-

sible to unlock doors and/or the rear

gate using the keyless access function.

. When locking, be sure to carry the

access key fob to prevent locking the

access key fob in the vehicle.

. The setting of the hazard warning

flasher operation can be changed by

operating the center information dis-

play. For details, refer to “Car settings”

�P226. Also, the setting of the hazard

warning flasher operation can be chan-

ged by your SUBARU dealer. Contact

your SUBARU dealer for details.

! Locking with the door lock sensor

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1) Door lock sensor

Carry the access key fob, close all doors

(for Outback/Subaru Outback Wilderness,

including the rear gate) and touch the door

lock sensor on the door handle. All doors

including the rear gate and the fuel filler lid

will be locked. Also, an electronic chirp will

sound once and the hazard warning

flashers will flash once.

NOTE

After touching the door lock sensor to

lock all of the doors (including the rear

gate), if you touch the door lock sensor

once more to attempt the lock opera-

tion without first unlocking the doors,

nothing will happen, even if the door

lock sensor is touched. In this case,

perform the unlocking operation once

first. You can then touch the door lock

sensor to lock the doors.

! Locking with the rear lock button

(Outback/Subaru Outback

Wilderness)

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1) Rear lock button

Carry the access key fob, close all doors

including the rear gate and press the rear

lock button. The rear gate, the fuel filler lid

and all doors will be locked. Also, an

electronic chirp will sound once and the

hazard warning flashers will flash once.

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! Locking with the power rear gate

lock button (Outback/Subaru

Outback Wilderness – if

equipped)

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1) Power rear gate lock button

Carry the access key fob, and press the

power rear gate lock button. It will close

automatically, and the rear gate, all doors

and the fuel filler lid will be locked. Also, the

hazard warning flashers will flash once,

and an electronic chirp will sound once.

! Unlocking

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Carry the access key fob, and touch the

sensor behind the door handle.

. When the driver’s door handle is

gripped, only the driver’s door and the fuel

filler lid will be unlocked.

. When the front passenger’s door han-

dle is gripped, all doors (for Outback/

Subaru Outback Wilderness, including

the rear gate) and the fuel filler lid will be

unlocked.

Also, an electronic chirp will sound twice

and the hazard warning flashers will flash

twice.

! Opening rear gate (Outback/

Subaru Outback Wilderness)

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1) Rear gate opener button

Carry the access key fob, and press the

rear gate opener button. Only the rear gate

will be unlocked and opened. Also, an

electronic chirp will sound twice and the

hazard warning flashers will flash twice.

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! Opening trunk (Legacy)

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1) Trunk opener button

Carry the access key fob, and press the

trunk opener button. The trunk will open.

An electronic chirp will sound twice and the

hazard warning flashers will flash twice.

NOTE

Under the following conditions, the

trunk can be opened without the key

fob.

. The trunk lock/unlock setting is on.

. All doors are unlocked.

The trunk lock/unlock setting can be

changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact

your SUBARU dealer to change the

setting.

! Door unlock selection function

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When the door is unlocked using the

keyless access function, only the doors

that were set and the fuel filler lid can be

unlocked.

The settings can be changed with the

following methods.

. The setting can be changed by operat-

ing the center information display.

For details, refer to “Car settings” �P226.

. The setting can be changed by a

SUBARU dealer.

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1) Trunk opener button (Legacy)

1) Rear lock button (Outback/Subaru

Outback Wilderness)

While all doors (for Outback/Subaru

Outback Wilderness, including the rear

gate) are locked, you can unlock the doors

(including rear gate) without a key by

performing the following procedure.

. Legacy: press the trunk opener button

. Outback/Subaru Outback Wilderness:

press the rear lock button

NOTE

PIN Code Access will be helpful if the

key is accidentally left in the vehicle. It

is recommended that a 5-digit security

code (PIN code) is registered.

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! Registration for a PIN code

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Steps Operation Time from the previous step

1 Turn off the ignition switch. —

2 Close all doors (including trunk/rear gate). —

Press and hold the “

” button on the access key fob, then press and hold the trunk

opener button (Legacy)/rear lock button (Outback/Subaru Outback Wilderness)

until a chirp sounds intermittently.

—

4 Press the “

” button on the access key fob. Within 30 seconds

Input the PIN code using the trunk opener button (Legacy)/rear lock button

(Outback/Subaru Outback Wilderness) within 30 seconds after the chirp sound of

step 4. For example, to register “32468” as the PIN code, perform the following

procedure.

Within 30 seconds

(1) Press the button three times.

(2) After a chirp sounds once, press the button twice.

(3) After a chirp sounds once, press the button four times.

(4) After a chirp sounds once, press the button six times.

(5) After a chirp sounds once, press the button eight times.

Perform step 5 again within approximately 30 seconds after the chirp starts

sounding intermittently.

—

7 All doors will be unlocked and locked. Then the PIN code will be registered.

—

NOTE

Press the “

” button within 30 seconds of step 6 to end the preparation mode and move on to the registration stage. Unless the

“

” button is pressed within 30 seconds after step 6, the PIN code registration will be canceled.

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NOTE

. Press the trunk opener button/rear

lock button ten times to enter “0”.

. Change the PIN code frequently to

protect your vehicle from theft.

. If you have lent your vehicle to

another person, confirm that the PIN

code has not been changed or deleted.

If the PIN code has been changed or

deleted, reregister a new PIN code.

. If you make an error during the

registration procedure, press the “

”

or “

” button on the access key fob.

Then start over from the step 1.

. To protect your vehicle from theft,

you cannot register “00000” to “99999”

or “12345” as a PIN code.

. Do not register your vehicle license

plate number or simple numbers such

as “11122” or “12121” as a PIN code.

Doing so will increase the risk of

vehicle theft.

. When you try to register “22222”, the

registered PIN code will be deleted. You

cannot unlock the doors by PIN Code

Access until a new code is registered.

. After registering a new PIN code,

make sure that you can unlock the

doors using the PIN code.

. The PIN code cannot be deleted

while the keyless access function is

disabled by operating the access key

fob.

. Reregister the PIN code in the fol-

lowing case.

– When you forget the PIN code

– When you want to change the PIN

code

! Unlocking

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Perform steps (1) to (5) of step 5 described

in “Registration”.

NOTE

. You cannot unlock by PIN Code

Access in the following cases.

– When the access key fob is within

the operating ranges

– When the ignition switch is in the

“ACC” or “ON” position

. If you make an operation error dur-

ing the unlocking procedure, start over

with the unlocking procedure after

waiting for 5 seconds or longer.

. To protect your vehicle from theft, a

buzzer will sound if incorrect PIN codes

are entered five times continuously. If

this occurs, you cannot unlock the

doors by PIN Code Access for 5

minutes.

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To protect the access key fob battery and

the vehicle battery, the keyless access

function will be disabled as follows.

. When the keyless access function and

the remote keyless entry system have not

been used for 2 weeks or longer while all

doors are locked.

. When the access key fob has been left

in the operating range for 10 minutes or

longer while all doors are locked.

! Recovery from power saving mode

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When one of the following operations is

performed, the keyless access function

will be recovered.

. Unlock by gripping the door handle

(only when the sensors on the front

passenger’s door are not disabled) or

pressing the rear gate opener button on

the rear gate (Outback/Subaru Outback

Wilderness)/trunk opener button on the

trunk lid (Legacy).

. Lock or unlock by the remote keyless

entry system.

. Open a door and then close it.

. Turn the push-button ignition switch to

the “ON” position.

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& Power Saving Function of

Access Key Fob

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This function stops the access key fob

from receiving signals and helps minimize

the battery consumption of the access key

fob.

1. Press the “

” button twice while hold-

ing the “

” button.

1) LED indicator

2. Confirm that the LED indicator blinks 4

times to notify that the setting is complete.

When the access key fob is in the power

save mode, the keyless access function

and push-button start system will not be

available.

To cancel the power save mode, press one

of the buttons on the access key fob.

& Disabling Keyless Access

Function

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WARNING

If you have an implanted pacemaker

or an implanted defibrillator, per-

form the procedure “By operating

the driver’s door” �P131 to disable

the keyless access function. If you

perform the procedure “By operat-

ing the access key fob” �P129, the

operation of an implanted pace-

maker or implanted defibrillator

may be affected by the radio waves

from the transmitter antenna.

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 key-

less access function can be disabled.

NOTE

. The locking and unlocking function

by the remote keyless entry system is

not disabled.

. To start the engine while the func-

tions are disabled, perform the proce-

dure described in “Starting Engine”

�P497.

! Disabling functions

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! By operating the access key fob

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To disable the keyless access function by

operating the access key fob, register a

PIN code for PIN Code Access. For details

about registering a PIN code, refer to

“Unlock Using PIN Code Access” �P126.

1. Open the driver’s door.

2. Rotate the lock lever forward.

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3. Press and hold the “ ” button and “ ”

button on the access key fob simulta-

neously for more than 5 seconds.

A chirp sound will be heard, and the

function will be disabled.

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! By operating the driver’s door

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To disable the keyless access function by

operating the driver’s door, perform the

following procedures.

Steps Operation Time Status

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

2 Push “

” on the power door locking switch. — Close

3 Open the driver’s door. Within 5 sec. Close?Open

Push “

” on the power door locking switch

twice.

Within 5 sec. Open

5 Close and open the driver’s door twice. Within 10 sec.

Open?Close?

Open?Close?Open

Push “

” on the power door locking switch

twice while the door is open.

Within 10 sec. Open

7 Close and open the driver’s door once. Within 10 sec. Open?Close?Open

8 Close the door. Within 5 sec.

Open?Close

A chirp will sound and the functions will be disabled.

NOTE

In steps 4 and 6, press the power door locking switch firmly. If the switch is not

pressed firmly, the functions may not be disabled.

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! Enabling functions

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When the procedure to disable the func-

tions is performed again, a chirp sound will

be heard, and the functions are enabled.

NOTE

. The keyless access function will be

enabled only if you perform the proce-

dure in the same manner you disabled

the function (for example, when dis-

abling by operating the driver’s door,

the function will not be enabled even if

you operate the access key fob).

. Press the push-button ignition

switch if you do not know the proce-

dure in which the keyless access func-

tion was disabled.

– When disabling by operating the

driver’s door: A chirp will not be

heard.

– When disabling by operating the

access key fob: A chirp will be

heard.

& Selecting Audible Signal Op-

eration

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Using an electronic chirp, the system will

give you an audible signal when the doors

are locked or unlocked. If desired, you can

turn the audible signal off by operating the

center information display. For details,

refer to “Car settings” �P226 (11.6-inch

display models) or “Vehicle setting icons”

�P246 (dual 7.0-inch display models).

Furthermore, the volume setting of the

audible signal can also be changed by a

SUBARU dealer. Consult your SUBARU

dealer for details.

& Selecting Hazard Warning

Flasher Operation

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Using the hazard warning flasher, the

system will give you a visible signal when

the doors are locked or unlocked. If

desired, you can turn the hazard warning

flashers off by operating the center infor-

mation display. For details, refer to “Car

settings” �P226. The setting can also be

changed by a SUBARU dealer. Consult

your SUBARU dealer for details.

& Warning Chimes and Warning

Indicator

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The keyless access with push-button start

system is equipped with a warning chime

and the access key warning indicator in

order to minimize improper operations and

help protect your vehicle from theft.

For details, refer to “Warning Chimes and

Warning Indicator of the Keyless Access

with Push-Button Start System” �P193.

& When Access Key Fob Does

Not Operate Properly

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Refer to “Access Key Fob – If Access Key

Fob Does Not Operate Properly” �P496.

& Replacing Battery of Access

Key Fob

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Refer to “Replacing Battery of Access Key

Fob” �P555.

& Replacing Access Key Fob

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Access key fobs can be replaced at

SUBARU dealers. For more details, con-

tact a SUBARU dealer.

& Certification for Keyless Ac-

cess with Push-Button Start

System

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. U.S.-spec. models

FCC ID: HYQ14AHK

FCC ID: Y8PFJ18-2

FCC ID: Y8PSSPIMB02

CAUTION

FCC WARNING

Changes or modifications not ex-

pressly approved by the party re-

sponsible for compliance could void

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the user’s authority to operate the

equipment.

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 interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interfer-

ence received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

. Canada-spec. models

2-3. Immobilizer

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The immobilizer system is designed to

prevent an unauthorized person from

starting the engine. Only keys registered

with your vehicle’s immobilizer system can

be used to operate your vehicle. If engine

start is attempted with an unregistered

access key fob or key, the engine will not

start. Even if the engine does start, it will

stop after a few seconds. This system,

however, is not a 100% anti-theft guaran-

tee.

CAUTION

. Do not place the key under direct

sunlight or anywhere it may be-

come hot.

. Do not get the key wet. If the key

gets wet, wipe it dry with a cloth

immediately.

. Do not modify or remove the

system. If modified or removed,

the proper operation of the sys-

tem cannot be guaranteed.

NOTE

. To protect your vehicle from theft,

please pay close attention to the follow-

ing security precautions:

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– Never leave your vehicle unat-

tended with its keys inside.

– Before leaving your vehicle,

close all windows and the moon-

roof, and lock the doors (all models)

and rear gate (Outback/Subaru

Outback Wilderness).

– Do not leave spare keys or any

record of your key number in the

vehicle.

. The vehicle has a maintenance-free

type immobilizer system.

& Security Indicator Light

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Refer to “Security Indicator Light” �P198.

& Key Replacement

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Your key number plate will be required if

you ever need a replacement key made.

Any new key must be registered for use

with your vehicle’s immobilizer system

before it can be used. The maximum

number of keys that can be registered for

use with one vehicle is as follows.

. Four (models without “keyless access

with push-button start system”)

. Seven (models with “keyless access

with push-button start system”)

One key that has already been registered

is required in order to register a new key.

NOTE

If you lose a key, the lost key’s ID code

still remains in the memory of the

vehicle’s immobilizer system. For se-

curity reasons, the lost key’s ID code

should be erased from the memory. To

erase the lost key’s ID code, all keys

that will be used are required.

For details about new key registration

and erasing the lost key’s ID code,

contact your SUBARU dealer.

& Certification for Immobilizer

System

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. For models with “keyless access

with push-button start system”:

Refer to “Certification for Keyless Access

with Push-Button Start System” �P132.

. For models without “keyless access

with push-button start system”:

– U.S.-spec. models

FCC ID: Y8PFJ18-3

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.

This device complies with part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) This de-

vice may not cause harmful interfer-

ence, and (2) this device must accept

any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired

operation.

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– Canada-spec. models

2-4. Remote Keyless Entry

System

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CAUTION

. Do not expose the remote trans-

mitter to severe shocks, such as

those experienced as a result of

dropping or throwing.

. Do not take the remote transmit-

ter 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 trans-

mitter 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 trans-

mitter in a bag on an airplane,

take measures to prevent the

buttons of the remote transmitter

from being pressed.

Access key fob

1) Lock/arm button

2) Unlock/disarm button

3) Trunk lid opener (Legacy)/Rear gate

unlock button (Outback/Subaru Outback

Wilderness)

4) PANIC button

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Transmitter

1) Lock/arm button

2) Unlock/disarm button

3) Trunk lid opener (Legacy)/Rear gate

unlock button (Outback/Subaru Outback

Wilderness)

4) PANIC button

The remote keyless entry system has the

following functions.

. Locking and unlocking the doors, rear

gate (Outback/Subaru Outback

Wilderness) and fuel filler lid

. Opening the trunk lid (Legacy)

. Sounding a panic alarm

. Arming and disarming the alarm sys-

tem. For details, refer to “Alarm System”

�P143.

The operable distance of the remote key-

less entry system is approximately 30 feet

(10 meters). However, this distance will

vary depending on environmental condi-

tions. 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

If desired, you can turn the hazard

warning flashers off by operating the

center information display. For details,

refer to “Car settings” �P226. The

setting can also be changed by a

SUBARU dealer. Consult your SUBARU

dealer for details.

& Locking the Doors

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Press the “ ” button to lock all doors, rear

gate (Outback/Subaru Outback

Wilderness) and fuel filler lid. An electronic

chirp will sound once and the hazard

warning flashers will flash once.

If any of the doors (or the rear gate) are not

fully closed, the following will occur to alert

you that the doors (or the rear gate) are not

properly closed.

. An electronic chirp sounds five times.

. The hazard warning flashers flash five

times.

When you close the door, it will automati-

cally lock and then the following will occur.

. An electronic chirp sounds once.

. The hazard warning flashers flash

once.

& Unlocking the Doors

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Press the “ ” button to unlock the driver’s

door and fuel filler lid. An electronic chirp

will sound twice and the hazard warning

flashers will flash twice. To unlock all doors

and the rear gate, briefly press the “

”

button again within 5 seconds.

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NOTE

If the interval between the first and

second presses of the “

” button (for

unlocking of all of the doors and the

rear gate) is extremely short, the sys-

tem may not respond.

& Opening the Trunk Lid

(Legacy)

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Press and hold the “ ” button to open the

trunk lid. An electronic chirp will sound

twice and the hazard warning flashers will

flash twice.

This operation setting can be changed by a

SUBARU dealer. Consult your SUBARU

dealer for details.

& Unlocking the Rear Gate

(Outback/Subaru Outback

Wilderness)

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Press the “ ” button to unlock the rear

gate. An electronic chirp will sound twice

and the hazard warning flashers will flash

twice.

This operation setting can be changed by a

SUBARU dealer. Consult your SUBARU

dealer for details.

& Setting Audible Signal Op-

eration

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Using an electronic chirp, the system will

give you an audible signal when the doors

lock and unlock.

Models with “keyless access with

push-button start system”:

If desired, you can turn the audible signal

off by operating the center information

display. For details, refer to “Car settings”

�P226 (11.6-inch display models) or

“Vehicle setting icons” �P246 (dual 7.0-

inch display models). Furthermore, the

volume setting of the audible signal can

also be changed by a SUBARU dealer.

Consult your SUBARU dealer for details.

Models without “keyless access with

push-button start system”:

Perform the following steps to deactivate

the audible signal. Take the same steps to

restore the function.

Steps Operation Time

1 Sit in the driver’s seat. —

Close all doors and the

rear gate.

—

(1)

Press and hold “

” on

the power locking

switch.

Within

10 sec.

(2)

Insert the key into the

ignition switch and pull it

out at least 6 times.

Open and close the dri-

ver’s door.

Within

10 sec.

The hazard warning flashers flash 3 times

to indicate completion of the setting.

Your SUBARU dealer can perform the

above procedure for you.

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& Selecting Hazard Warning

Flasher Operation

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Using the hazard warning flasher, the

system will give you a visible signal when

the doors are locked or unlocked. If

desired, you can turn the hazard warning

flashers off by operating the center infor-

mation display. For details, refer to “Car

settings” �P226 (11.6-inch display mod-

els) or “Vehicle setting icons” �P246 (dual

7.0-inch display models). The setting can

also be changed by a SUBARU dealer.

Consult your SUBARU dealer for details.

& Vehicle Finder Function

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Use this function to find your vehicle

parked among many vehicles in a large

parking lot. Provided you are within 30 feet

(10 meters) of the vehicle, pressing the “

”

button three times in a 5-second period will

cause your vehicle’s horn to sound once

and its hazard warning flashers to flash

three times.

NOTE

If the interval between presses is too

short when you press the “

” button

three times, the system may not re-

spond to the signals from the remote

transmitter.

& Sounding a Panic Alarm

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To activate the alarm, press the “PANIC”

button once.

The horn will sound and the hazard

warning flashers will flash.

To deactivate the panic alarm, press any

button on the remote transmitter. If a

button on the remote transmitter is not

pressed, the alarm will be deactivated after

approximately 30 seconds.

& Replacing the Battery

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Refer to “Replacing Battery” �P555.

& Replacing Lost Transmitters

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If you lose a transmitter or want to

purchase additional transmitters (up to

four can be programmed), you should re-

program all of your transmitters for security

reasons. For details, contact your

SUBARU dealer and have the transmitters

programmed into the remote keyless entry

system.

& Certification for Remote Key-

less Entry System

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. U.S.-spec. models

FCC ID: CWTB1G077

FCC ID: CWTD1G141

CAUTION

FCC CAUTION

Changes or modifications not ex-

pressly approved by the party re-

sponsible for compliance could void

the user’s authority to operate the

equipment.

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 interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interfer-

ence received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

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. Canada-spec. models

2-5. Door Locks

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& Locking and Unlocking from

the Outside

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NOTE

If you unlock the driver’s door with a

key (including an emergency key) and

open the door while the alarm system is

armed, the alarm system is triggered

and the vehicle’s horn sounds. In this

case, perform any of the following

operations:

Models with “keyless access with

push-button start system”:

. Press any button on the access key

fob (except when the access key fob

battery is discharged).

. Turn the push-button ignition switch

to the “ACC” position.

. Carry the access key fob and per-

form either of the following procedures.

– Grip the front door handle.

– Press the rear gate opener but-

ton.

Models without “keyless access with

push-button start system”:

. Press any button on the remote

transmitter (except when the transmit-

ter battery is discharged).

. Insert the key into the ignition switch

and turn the ignition switch to the “ON”

position.

For details about the alarm system,

refer to “Alarm System” �P143.

! How to lock and unlock the vehicle

using the key

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1) Rotate the key toward the front to lock.

2) Rotate the key toward the rear to unlock.

In this case, only the driver’s side door is

locked or unlocked.

NOTE

Models with “keyless access with

push-button start system”:

The emergency key is directional. If the

key cannot be inserted, change the

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direction that the grooved side is facing

and insert it again.

! How to lock the vehicle without

using the key

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To lock the door from outside without the

key, the following methods are available.

! Locking using lock lever

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1) Rotate the lock lever forward.

2) Close the door.

In this way, only the door that was operated

will be locked.

! Locking using power door lock-

ing switch

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1) Press the side of the power door

locking switch.*

2) Close the door.

*: For details about the power door locking

switch, refer to “How to operate the power

door locking switches” �P141.

In this case, all closed doors, the fuel filler

lid and the rear gate (Outback/Subaru

Outback Wilderness) are locked at the

same time.

NOTE

Make sure that you do not leave the key

inside the vehicle before locking the

doors from the outside without the key.

& Locking and Unlocking from

the Inside

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! How to use the lock lever

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1) Rotate the lock lever rearward to unlock.

2) Rotate the lock lever forward to lock.

To lock the door from the inside, rotate the

lock lever forward. To unlock the door from

the inside, rotate the lock lever rearward.

The red mark on the lock lever appears

when the door is unlocked.

Pull the inside door handle to open an

unlocked door.

Always make sure that all doors and the

rear gate (Outback/Subaru Outback

Wilderness) are closed before starting to

drive.

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WARNING

. Keep all doors locked when you

drive, especially when small chil-

dren are in your vehicle.

Along with the proper use of

seatbelts and child restraint sys-

tems, locking the doors reduces

the chance of being thrown out of

the vehicle in an accident.

It also helps prevent passengers

from falling out by preventing a

door from being accidentally

opened, and intruders from un-

expectedly opening doors and

entering your vehicle.

. Do not pull the front door handle

from inside while driving. The

door could open even if it is

locked.

! How to operate the power door

locking switches

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All doors, the rear gate (Outback/Subaru

Outback Wilderness) and fuel filler lid can

be locked and unlocked by pressing either

side of the power door locking switches

located on the driver’s side and the front

passenger’s side doors.

1) Lock

2) Unlock

NOTE

Make sure that you do not leave the key

inside the vehicle before locking the

doors from the outside using the power

door locking switches.

& Automatic Door Locking/Un-

locking

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All doors and the fuel filler lid are auto-

matically locked or unlocked under the

following conditions.

. For automatic door locking

– When the vehicle speed reaches 12

mph (20 km/h) or higher (factory

default setting).

– When the select lever is shifted into

a position other than the “P” position.

. For automatic door unlocking

– When the driver’s door is open

(factory default setting).

– When the ignition switch is turned to

OFF.

– When the select lever is shifted into

the “P” position.

NOTE

. The automatic door lock and unlock

setting can be changed with the center

information display. Refer to “Car set-

tings” �P226 (11.6-inch display mod-

els) or “Vehicle setting icons” �P246

(dual 7.0-inch display models).

. When locking the door by the power

door locking switches, automatic door

locking will not operate.

. When unlocking the door by the

power door locking switches, auto-

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matic door unlocking will not operate.

. If the system detects a strong en-

ough impact to deploy the airbags, all

doors may be automatically unlocked.

For further details, refer to “Automatic

Door Locking/Unlocking Operation

When Involved in an Accident” �P500.

. When getting out of the vehicle from

a rear door, make sure to unlock all the

doors by pushing the unlock side of the

power door locking switch. If a rear

door is unlocked from the inside door

lever then the door is opened and

closed, the Key lock-in prevention

function will be triggered. All doors will

be unlocked, the Key lock-in prevention

warning indicator “

” will appear and

the warning chime will also sound.

& Key Lock-In Prevention

Function

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Under the following conditions, all the

doors will not lock when the power door

locking switch is pushed with a front door

open.

. The key is still in the ignition switch

(models without “keyless access with

push-button start system”).

. The ignition switch is in the “ACC” or

“ON” position (models with “keyless ac-

cess with push-button start system”).

NOTE

. When leaving the vehicle, make sure

you are holding the key before locking

the doors.

. When getting out of the vehicle from

a rear door, make sure to unlock all the

doors by pushing the unlock side of the

power door locking switch. If a rear

door is unlocked from the inside door

lever then the door is opened and

closed, the Key lock-in prevention

function will be triggered. All doors will

be unlocked, the Key lock-in prevention

warning indicator “

” will appear and

the warning chime will also sound.

. The factory setting (default setting)

for this function is set as “operational”.

This function’s operational/non-opera-

tional setting can be changed by a

SUBARU dealer. Contact a SUBARU

dealer for details.

! Non-operation of key lock-in pre-

vention function

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When the system is set so that it does not

operate, the doors are locked by the

following operation.

. If the lock lever is turned to the front

(“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 door from the outside of the

vehicle, the door is locked.

& Battery Drainage Prevention

Function

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If a door or the rear gate (Outback/Subaru

Outback Wilderness) is not completely

closed, the interior lights will remain

illuminated as a result. However, several

lights are automatically turned off by the

battery drainage prevention function to

prevent the battery from going dead. The

following interior lights are affected by this

function.

Item

Switch

posi-

tion

Automatically

turning off

Map lights DOOR

Approximately 20

minutes later

Dome light DOOR

Approximately 20

minutes later

Ignition switch

light

—

Approximately 20

minutes later

Cargo area light

(Outback/

Subaru Outback

Wilderness)

DOOR

Approximately 20

minutes later

Rear gate light (if

equipped)

DOOR

Approximately 20

minutes later

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NOTE

. The default setting for this function

is set as “operational”. The operational/

non-operational setting of this function

can be changed by a SUBARU dealer.

Contact your SUBARU dealer to

change the setting.

. When leaving the vehicle, please

make sure that all doors and the rear

gate (Outback/Subaru Outback

Wilderness) are completely closed.

. The battery drainage prevention

function does not operate under the

following condition.

– While the push-button ignition

switch is in “ACC” or “ON” (models

with the push-button ignition

switch)

– While the key is in the ignition

switch (models without the push-

button ignition switch)

. Models with the push-button ignition

switch are also equipped with the

battery drainage prevention function

for the push-button ignition switch.

For details, refer to “Battery drainage

prevention function” �P174.

2-6. Alarm System

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The alarm system helps to protect your

vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn

sounds and the hazard warning flashers

flash if someone attempts to break into

your vehicle.

For models with “keyless access with

push-button start system”:

The system can be armed or disarmed

with the keyless access function or access

key fob.

The system will not be activated when the

push-button ignition switch is in the “ACC”

or “ON” position.

For models without “keyless access

with push-button start system”:

The system can be armed or disarmed

with the remote transmitter.

The system will not be activated when the

key is inserted into the ignition switch.

Your vehicle’s alarm system has been set

for activation at the time of shipment from

the factory. You can set the system for

deactivation yourself or have it done by

your SUBARU dealer.

& Alarm System Operation

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When the alarm system is armed, it is

triggered by the opening any of the doors,

the rear gate (Outback/Subaru Outback

Wilderness)/trunk lid (Legacy) or engine

hood.

The alarm system will activate the follow-

ing alarms when triggered.

. The vehicle’s horn will sound for 30

seconds.

. The hazard warning flashers will flash

for 30 seconds.

If any of the doors, the rear gate (Outback/

Subaru Outback Wilderness)/trunk lid

(Legacy) or engine hood remains open

after the 30-second period, the horn will

continue to sound for a maximum of 3

minutes. If the door, rear gate (Outback/

Subaru Outback Wilderness)/trunk lid

(Legacy) or engine hood is closed while

the horn is sounding, the horn will stop

sounding with a delay of up to 30 seconds.

NOTE

The alarm system can be set to trigger

the illumination of the following interior

lights.

. Map lights (illuminates only when

the door interlock switch is in the

“DOOR” position)

. Dome light (illuminates only when

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the dome light switch is in the “DOOR”

position)

. Cargo area light (Outback/Subaru

Outback Wilderness) (illuminates only

when the cargo area light switch is in

the “DOOR” position)

The notifications regarding the map

lights, dome light and cargo area light

(Outback/Subaru Outback Wilderness)

are deactivated as the factory setting. A

SUBARU dealer can activate the sys-

tem. Contact your SUBARU dealer for

details.

& Arming the System

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The alarm system becomes armed when

the following operation is performed.

1. Close all windows and the moonroof (if

equipped) and turn the ignition switch to

the “OFF” position.

2. Carry the key and get out of the

vehicle.

3. Make sure that the engine hood is

locked.

4. Lock the doors using any of the

following methods.

. Locking using the remote keyless

entry system. For details, refer to

“Remote Keyless Entry System”

�P135.

. Locking using the keyless access

function (if equipped). For details, refer

to “Locking with the door lock sensor”

�P124.

. Locking using the power door lock-

ing switch. For details, refer to “Locking

using power door locking switch”

�P140.

. Locking using the rear lock button.

For details, refer to “Locking with the

rear lock button (Outback/Subaru

Outback Wilderness)” �P124.

. Locking using the power rear gate

lock button. For details, refer to “Lock-

ing with the power rear gate lock button

(Outback/Subaru Outback Wilderness

– if equipped)” �P125.

Security indicator light

NOTE

. All doors, the rear gate (Outback/

Subaru Outback Wilderness)/trunk lid

(Legacy) and fuel filler lid will lock, an

electronic chirp will sound once, the

hazard warning flashers will flash once,

and the security indicator light will start

flashing rapidly.

. If any of the doors or the rear gate

(Outback/Subaru Outback Wilderness)/

trunk lid (Legacy) is not fully closed, an

electronic chirp sounds five times and

the hazard warning flashers flash five

times to alert you that the doors (or the

rear gate (Outback/Subaru Outback

Wilderness)/trunk lid (Legacy)) are not

properly closed. When you close the

door, doors will automatically lock and

the system will automatically arm in 30

seconds.

5. Approximately 30 seconds later, the

system will enter surveillance state.

When the system is in surveillance state,

the security indicator light will then flash

slowly (twice approximately every 2 sec-

onds), indicating that the system has been

armed for surveillance.

NOTE

. The system can be armed even if the

windows and/or moonroof are open.

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Always make sure that they are fully

closed before arming the system.

. The 30-second standby time can be

eliminated if you prefer. Have it per-

formed by your SUBARU dealer.

. If any of the following actions is

done during the standby period, the

system will not switch to the surveil-

lance state.

– Doors (including the rear gate

(Outback/Subaru Outback

Wilderness)/trunk lid (Legacy)) are

unlocked using the access key fob/

remote transmitter.

– Doors (including the rear gate

(Outback/Subaru Outback

Wilderness)/trunk lid (Legacy)) are

unlocked using the keyless access

function (models with “keyless ac-

cess with push-button start sys-

tem”).

– Any door (including the rear gate

(Outback/Subaru Outback

Wilderness) and engine hood) is

opened.

– The ignition switch is turned to

the “ON” position (models without

“keyless access with push-button

start system”).

– Push-button ignition switch is

turned to the “ACC” position (mod-

els with “keyless access with push-

button start system”).

& Disarming the System

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Perform either of the following procedures.

. Briefly press a button (for less than 2

seconds) on the access key fob/remote

transmitter.

. Carry the access key fob and perform

either of the following procedures (models

with “keyless access with push-button

start system”).

– Grip the front door handle.

– Press the rear gate opener button

(Outback/Subaru Outback

Wilderness).

– Press the trunk opener button

(Legacy).

– Unlock using the PIN code access.

The flashing of the security indicator light

will then change slowly (once approxi-

mately every 3 seconds from twice ap-

proximately every 2 seconds), indicating

that the alarm system has been disarmed.

! Emergency disarming

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If you cannot disarm the system using the

access key fob/transmitter (i.e., the trans-

mitter is lost, broken or the transmitter

battery is too weak), you can disarm the

system without using the access key fob/

remote transmitter.

The system can be disarmed if you turn the

ignition switch from the “LOCK”/“OFF”

position to the “ON” position with a

registered key/access key fob.

NOTE

For models with “keyless access with

push-button start system”, if the ac-

cess key fob battery is discharged,

perform the procedure described in

“Switching Power Status” �P496. In

such a case, replace the battery im-

mediately. Refer to “Replacing Battery

of Access Key Fob” �P555.

& Alarm System Setting

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To change the setting of your vehicle’s

alarm system for activation or deactiva-

tion, do the following.

1. Disarm the alarm system. Refer to

“Disarming the System” �P145.

2. Sit in the driver’s seat and shut all

doors, the rear gate (Outback/Subaru

Outback Wilderness), the trunk lid

(Legacy) and engine hood.

3. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”

position.

4. Hold down “

” of the driver’s power

door locking switch, open the driver’s door

within the following 1 second, and wait 10

seconds without releasing the switch. The

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setting will then be changed as follows.

Setting

status

Combination

meter display

(color LCD)

Horn

Activate AL ON Once

Deactivate AL OFF

Twice

NOTE

You may have the above setting change

done by your SUBARU dealer.

& If You Have Accidentally

Triggered the Alarm System

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! To stop the alarm

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Do any of the following operations:

. Press any button on the access key fob/

remote transmitter.

. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”

position (models without “keyless access

with push-button start system”).

. Turn the push-button ignition to the

“ACC” position (models with “keyless

access with push-button start system”).

NOTE

Only registered keys will stop the

alarm. If the immobilizer transponder

is not registered, the alarm will not

stop.

& Valet Mode

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When you choose the valet mode, the

alarm system does not operate. In valet

mode, the remote transmitter is used only

for locking and unlocking the doors and

rear gate (Outback/Subaru Outback

Wilderness) and panic activation.

To enter the valet mode, change the

setting of your vehicle’s alarm system to

deactivation mode. Refer to “Alarm Sys-

tem Setting” �P145. The security indica-

tor light will continue to flash once every 3

seconds, indicating that the system is in

the valet mode.

To exit valet mode, change the setting of

your vehicle’s alarm system to activation

mode. Refer to “Alarm System Setting”

�P145.

2-7. Child Safety Locks

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WARNING

Always turn the child safety locks to

the “LOCK” position when children

sit on the rear seat. Serious injury

could result if a child accidentally

opens the door and falls out.

Each rear door has a child safety lock.

When the child safety lock lever is in the

“LOCK” position, the door cannot be

opened from inside. The door can only

be opened from the outside.

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2-8. Windows

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WARNING

To avoid serious personal injury

caused by entrapment, always con-

form to the following instructions

without exception.

. When operating the power win-

dows, be extremely careful to

prevent anyone’s body parts or

any other objects from being

caught in the window.

. Always lock the passengers’ win-

dows using the lock switch when

children are riding in the vehicle.

. Always carry the key when you

leave the vehicle for safety rea-

sons and never allow an unat-

tended child to remain in the

vehicle. Failure to follow this

procedure could result in injury

to a child operating the power

window.

NOTE

. If the power window system detects

resistance, an impact or abnormality,

the window operation may be automa-

tically stopped to prevent further jam-

ming, entrapment or malfunction.

– The closing window slides down

slightly and stops.

– The opening window stops slid-

ing down.

. The power window system may

detect resistance, an impact or an

abnormality in the following cases.

– A substantial sized object is

caught between the window and

the window frame.

– A foreign object is caught be-

tween the window and the window

frame.

– The vehicle drives over a deep

pothole.

. The window cannot be closed for a

few seconds after the window is auto-

matically stopped by the system.

& Power Window Operation

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! Power window switches

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. Driver’s side power window switches:

1) For front left window (with one-touch auto

up and down feature)

2) For front right window (with one-touch

auto up and down feature)

3) For rear left window (with one-touch auto

up and down feature (if equipped))

4) For rear right window (with one-touch

auto up and down feature (if equipped))

5) Lock switch

All door windows can be controlled by the

power window switch cluster on the driver

side door.

The switch illuminates when operated.

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. Passenger’s side power window

switches:

Each passenger’s window can be con-

trolled by the power window switch located

on the door.

The switch illuminates when operated.

! Operating the window

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With one-touch auto up and down feature

1) Automatically close*

2) Close

3) Open

4) Automatically open*

*: To stop the window halfway, operate the

switch to the opposite side.

Without one-touch auto up and down

feature

1) Close

2) Open

NOTE

Avoid the following.

. Continuously operating a switch in

the same direction after the window is

fully closed or fully opened.

. Continuously operating three or

more switches all at once in the same

direction after the windows are fully

closed or fully opened.

Either of the operations described

above may cause the power window

breaker to operate making it impossible

to open or close the window. Be sure to

initialize the power windows. Refer to

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“Initialization of Power Window (Win-

dows with One-Touch Auto up and

down Function)” �P149.

! Anti-entrapment function (windows

with one-touch auto up and down

function)

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While closing the window automatically, if

the window senses a substantial enough

object trapped between the window and

the window frame, it automatically moves

down slightly and stops.

If a foreign object is caught while window is

opening automatically, the window will

stop.

CAUTION

. Never attempt to test the power

window operation using body

parts.

. If an object is caught just before

the window fully closes, the sys-

tem may not operate properly.

NOTE

. If a window detects an impact similar

to that caused by trapping an object (for

example, when the vehicle encounters

a deep pothole), the anti-entrapment

function may operate.

. You cannot close the window for a

few seconds after the anti-entrapment

function operates.

! Off delay function (windows with

one-touch auto up and down func-

tion)

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The windows can be operated for approxi-

mately 40 seconds even after the ignition

switch is turned to the “ACC” or “OFF”

position. If a front door is opened within 40

seconds, the off delay function is can-

celed.

! Locking the passengers’ windows

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1) Lock

2) Unlock

When the lock switch is in the lock position,

the rear passenger’s window switches on

the driver side door and the passengers’

window switches cannot be operated.

When the indicator on the window

switches does not illuminate, the window

switch cannot be operated.

& Initialization of Power Win-

dow (Windows with One-

Touch Auto up and down

Function)

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If the one-touch auto up and down function

or off delay function does not operate

properly, operate each window according

to the following procedure in order to

initialize the power window system.

1. Close the door.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”

position.

3. Open the window completely and then

press and hold down the power window

switch for approximately 1 second.

4. Close the window completely and then

pull and hold the power window switch for

approximately 1 second.

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2-9. Trunk Lid (Legacy)

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WARNING

. To prevent dangerous exhaust

gas from entering the vehicle,

always keep the trunk lid closed

while the engine is running.

. Check that the trunk is comple-

tely closed before driving. If it is

not, it may suddenly open, which

could lead to an accident.

. Help prevent children, adults or

animals from locking themselves

in the trunk. On hot or sunny

days, the temperature in the trunk

could quickly become high en-

ough to cause death or serious

heat-related injuries including

brain damage to anyone locked

inside, particularly for small chil-

dren.

. When leaving the vehicle, close

all windows and lock all doors.

Also make certain that the trunk

is closed.

CAUTION

. Be extremely careful not to catch

fingers or other objects when

closing the trunk lid.

. Before opening and closing the

trunk, carefully check your sur-

roundings to make sure it will not

strike any people or objects.

. When loading and unloading car-

go, be careful not to come in

contact with the hot engine ex-

haust gas or the exhaust pipe,

because they could burn you.

. Be careful when opening the

trunk in a strong wind. The trunk

lid could open or close suddenly

and cause injuries.

. Make sure that the trunk is com-

pletely open when using it. If it is

not, the trunk lid may suddenly

drop and cause serious injury.

. Remove snow and ice from the

trunk lid before opening it. Not

doing so could cause the trunk

lid to fall after it is opened.

. Do not push the trunk lid forcibly

to close it. It could deform the

metal.

. Under the following conditions,

the trunk lid may close unexpect-

edly, striking people or objects in

its path:

– Parking on a slope, with the

rear of the vehicle lower than

its front. In this case, make

sure the trunk lid is fully open

and secure before loading or

unloading cargo.

– Installing parts or accessories

that place excess weight on

the trunk lid. Install only gen-

uine SUBARU parts and ac-

cessories.

– Loading baggage or other

heavy items by throwing or

otherwise forcefully loading

them into the trunk. Always

load cargo with care.

& To Open and Close the Trunk

Lid from Outside

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The trunk lid can be opened using the

keyless access function or remote keyless

entry system. For details, refer to the

following section.

. For models with “keyless access with

push-button start system”, refer to “Open-

ing trunk (Legacy)” �P126, or “Opening

the Trunk Lid (Legacy)” �P137.

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. For models without “keyless access

with push-button start system”, refer to

“Opening the Trunk Lid (Legacy)” �P137.

To close the trunk lid, lightly press the trunk

lid down until the latch engages.

NOTE

. Do not leave your valuables in the

trunk when you leave your vehicle.

. Under the following conditions, the

trunk can be opened without the access

key fob.

– The trunk lock/unlock setting is

set to on.

– All doors are unlocked.

The trunk lock/unlock setting can be

changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact

your SUBARU dealer to change the

setting.

& To Open the Trunk Lid from

Inside

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Press and hold the trunk lid opener button

for more than 1 second.

& Internal Trunk Lid Release

Handle

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The internal trunk lid release handle is a

device designed to open the trunk lid from

inside the trunk. In the event children or

adults become locked inside the trunk, the

handle allows them to open the lid. The

handle is located on the inside of the trunk

lid.

To open the trunk lid from inside the trunk,

pull the yellow handle as indicated by the

arrow on the handle. This operation

unlocks the trunk lid. Then, push up the lid.

The handle is made of material that

remains luminescent for approximately

an hour in the dark trunk space after it is

exposed to ambient light even for a short

time.

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WARNING

Never allow any child to get in the

trunk and play with the release

handle. If the driver starts the vehi-

cle without knowing that a child is

inside the trunk and the child opens

the lid using the release handle, the

child could fall out and be killed or

seriously injured.

CAUTION

. Do not close the lid while gripping

the release handle. The handle

may be damaged.

. Do not use the handle as a hook

to fasten straps or ropes to

secure your cargo in the trunk.

Such use may result in damage of

the handle.

. Load the trunk so that cargo

cannot strike the release handle.

If the cargo hits the handle while

the vehicle is being driven, the

handle may be pulled and the

trunk lid may open. That may

cause cargo to fall out of the

trunk, which could create a traffic

safety hazard.

! Inspection

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Perform the following steps at least twice a

year to check the release handle for

correct operation.

1. Open the trunk lid.

2. To lock it, press the latch with the

screwdriver shaft until it clicks.

This places the latch in the locked position.

3. Move the release handle, from outside

the vehicle, in the direction of the arrow to

check if the latch is released.

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If the latch is not released, contact your

SUBARU dealer.

In that case, use the key to release the

latch, then close the trunk lid.

Also, if the movement of the release

handle feels restricted or not entirely

smooth during operation, or the handle

and/or handle base is cracked, contact

your SUBARU dealer.

2-10. Rear Gate (Outback/

Subaru Outback Wilderness)

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CAUTION

When loading and unloading cargo,

be careful not to come in contact

with the hot engine exhaust gas or

the exhaust pipe, because they

could burn you.

& Manual Rear Gate

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The rear gate can be locked and unlocked

using any of the following systems.

. Power door locking switch: Refer to

“Locking and Unlocking from the Inside”

�P140.

. Keyless access with the push-button

start system (if equipped): Refer to “Key-

less Access with Push-Button Start Sys-

tem” �P117.

. Remote keyless entry system: Refer to

“Remote Keyless Entry System” �P135.

To open:

Rear gate opener button

1. Unlock the rear gate.

2. Press and hold the rear gate opener

button. The rear gate will open slightly.

3. Hold the rear gate and lift it up slowly.

NOTE

If the rear gate cannot be opened due to

a discharged vehicle battery, a mal-

function in the door locking/unlocking

system or other causes, you can unlock

it by manually operating the rear gate

lock release lever. For the procedure,

refer to “Rear Gate (Outback/Subaru

Outback Wilderness) – If the Rear Gate

Cannot Be Opened” �P497.

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To close:

Lower the rear gate slowly and push down

firmly until the latch engages.

The rear gate can be lowered easily if you

pull it down holding the convenient grip.

WARNING

. To prevent dangerous exhaust

gas from entering the vehicle,

always keep the rear gate closed

while the engine is running.

. Do not attempt to shut the rear

gate while holding the recessed

grip. Also do not close the rear

gate by pulling the grip from

inside the cargo space. There is

a danger of your hand being

caught and injured.

CAUTION

. Do not jam a plastic bag in or

place cellophane tape on the rear

gate stays or scratch the stays

while loading or unloading cargo.

That could cause leakage of gas

from the stays, which may result

in their inability to hold the rear

gate open.

. Be careful not to hit your head or

face on the rear gate when open-

ing or closing the rear gate and

when loading or unloading cargo.

& Power Rear Gate (If

Equipped)

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WARNING

. When operating the power rear

gate, observe the following pre-

cautions. Ignoring the precau-

tions may result in an injury (e.g.,

anyone’s body is hit against the

rear gate or is caught in the rear

gate, etc.)

– Make sure there are no people

around the rear gate.

– Never let anyone get close to

the rear gate.

. When closing the rear gate, be

extremely careful to prevent any-

one’s fingers, arms, neck, head

or other objects from being

caught in the rear gate. Other-

wise, serious personal injury may

be caused by entrapment.

. After opening the rear gate on a

slope by using the power rear

gate feature, the rear gate may

close. Make sure that the rear

gate has stopped completely

after opening it.

. When leaving the vehicle, always

carry the key for safety and never

allow an unattended child to

remain in the vehicle. Failure to

follow this procedure could re-

sult in injury to a child operating

the power rear gate.

. The driver should be aware of and

pay careful attention to his/her

responsibilities.

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. Use the power rear gate only

when the area around the rear

gate is clearly visible and when

you have checked that there is no

danger of people being caught in

the gate.

CAUTION

. When closing the rear gate after

opening it, make sure to use the

power rear gate. If you close the

rear gate manually with extra

force, the power rear gate may

be damaged.

. Do not install any accessories

other than genuine SUBARU

parts on the rear gate. If the

weight of rear gate increases

excessively, the rear gate stay

cannot support the rear gate

sufficiently when opening the

rear gate. Also, the power rear

gate may not function properly or

may malfunction.

The power rear gate operates only when

all of the following conditions are satisfied.

. The vehicle is stopped completely.

. The outside temperature is within a

range from −228F to 1408F (from −308C to

608C).

. The ignition switch is in the “OFF” or

“ACC” position. Or, the ignition switch is in

the “ON” position and the select lever is in

the “P” position.

We recommend using the power rear gate

function in most circumstances instead of

manual operation.

NOTE

. The rear gate may not move

smoothly when the battery power be-

comes low.

. Do not press the power rear gate

button repeatedly while the power rear

gate is operating. Otherwise, the sys-

tem may ignore the button operation in

order to avoid being damaged.

. If the vehicle starts to move while the

power rear gate is operating, the sys-

tem sounds a buzzer and closes the

rear gate automatically. At this time, if

the system detects jamming, it will

deactivate the power rear gate and the

rear gate will not be closed. If this

occurs, close the rear gate manually.

For details, refer to “Manual Rear Gate”

�P153.

. If you try to open the rear gate using

the power rear gate function immedi-

ately after closing the rear gate using

the power rear gate function, an elec-

tronic chirp will sound and the rear gate

will not open. Wait for a while before

trying to open the rear gate via the

power rear gate function.

. If either of the operating conditions

has not been satisfied while operating

the power rear gate, an electronic chirp

will sound and the power rear gate will

be deactivated. In this case, the rear

gate may stop opening or closing

suddenly.

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NOTE

. The rear gate will remain unlocked

even after closing it. Always lock the

rear gate when leaving the vehicle.

. If you cannot open/close the rear

gate by performing the operation de-

scribed here, a short electronic chirp

will sound three times (beep, beep,

beep). In this case, perform the initiali-

zation of the power rear gate. Refer to

“Initialization of power rear gate”

�P161.

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! By the power rear gate button

(other than the buttons on the

rear gate)

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Power rear gate button on the instrument

panel

Power rear gate button on the access key

fob

To open the rear gate:

Press and hold the power rear gate button

when the rear gate is closed. The rear gate

will open automatically. Then an electronic

chirp and the hazard warning flashers will

operate as follows:

. When operating the power rear gate

button on the instrument panel: sounds

and flashes twice.

. When operating the power rear gate

button on the access key fob: sounds and

flashes four times.

NOTE

. If you cannot open the rear gate by

operating the power rear gate button on

the instrument panel, then it may be

locked by using the keyless access

function or the remote keyless entry

system. Unlock the doors using the

keyless access function or the remote

keyless entry system before pressing

the power rear gate button again.

. The factory setting (default setting)

of the operation for the “

” button on

the access key fob or the transmitter is

pressing and holding. This setting can

be changed to non-operation or press-

ing twice at SUBARU dealers. For more

details, contact a SUBARU dealer.

To pause the opening rear gate:

Briefly press the power rear gate button

while the rear gate is being opened. Then

an electronic chirp will sound twice and the

hazard warning flashers will flash twice.

If you press the power rear gate button

again, the rear gate will close.

You can open the rear gate by pressing the

power rear gate button briefly while the

rear gate is being closed.

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NOTE

The rear gate cannot be paused when it

is in the approximately 2 in (5 cm) range

from the fully closed position. The

system will ignore any button operation

and the rear gate will continue to open.

To close the rear gate:

Press and hold the power rear gate button.

Then an electronic chirp will sound twice

and the hazard warning flashers will flash

twice. If you briefly press the power rear

gate button again, the rear gate will open.

! By the buttons on the rear gate

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NOTE

After performing the following proce-

dures, an electronic chirp will sound

twice and the hazard warning flashers

will flash twice.

Rear gate opener button

Power rear gate button on the inside edge

of the rear gate

1) Power rear gate lock button

2) Power rear gate button

To open the rear gate:

1. For models with “keyless access with

push-button start system”, carry the ac-

cess key fob. For models without “keyless

access with push-button start system”,

unlock the rear gate.

2. Briefly press the rear gate opener

button when the rear gate is closed.

The rear gate will open automatically.

To pause the opening rear gate:

Briefly press either of the following buttons

while the rear gate is being opened.

. Rear gate opener button

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. Power rear gate button on the inside

edge of the rear gate

If you press the power rear gate button

again, the rear gate will close. You can

open the rear gate by pressing the power

rear gate button briefly while the rear gate

is being closed.

NOTE

The rear gate cannot be paused when it

is in the approximately 2 in (5 cm) range

from the fully closed position. The

system will ignore any button operation

and the rear gate will continue to open.

To close the rear gate:

Briefly press either of the following but-

tons.

. Rear gate opener button

. Power rear gate button on the inside

edge of the rear gate

If you press the power rear gate button

again, the rear gate will open.

To Lock the doors using the power rear

gate lock button:

Carry the access key fob, and press the

power rear gate lock button. All doors, the

rear gate and the fuel filler lid are locked,

and the rear gate will be closed. Also, the

hazard warning flashers will flash once,

and an electronic chirp will sound once.

NOTE

. By pushing the power rear gate lock

button for more than 2 seconds, all

doors are locked, however, the auto

closing function of the rear gate will be

canceled.

. If any of the doors is not fully closed,

the electronic chirp sounds five times

to alert you that the doors are not

properly closed.

! By manual operation

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To open the rear gate:

Lift up the rear gate, when the rear gate is

at the midway position. The rear gate will

open automatically.

To close the rear gate:

Pull down the rear gate when the rear gate

is opened. The rear gate will close auto-

matically.

NOTE

. If the rear gate is moved slowly, it

may not operate automatically open or

close.

. When leaving the vehicle, make sure

that all doors and the rear gate are

completely locked.

! Memory function

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The preferred rear gate height can be

registered.

! Registration of the rear gate

height

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To register the rear gate height, perform

the following procedures.

1. Open the rear gate and stop it at the

preferable height.

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1) Power rear gate button

2. Press and hold the power rear gate

button to register the height. An electronic

chirp sounds and the hazard warning

flashes for confirmation.

The rear gate will stop at the registered

position when the memory function is on.

NOTE

. Register the rear gate height to turn

on the “Power Rear Gate Memory”

automatically. For details, refer to “Car

settings” �P226.

. To change the registered height,

perform the registering procedure

again.

. It is possible to register the height

from approximately 2 in (5 cm) or more

from the completely closed position.

! Deactivation of the memory func-

tion

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Deactivate the memory function to open

the rear gate fully. Perform either of the

following operation to deactivate the mem-

ory function.

– Deactivate the “Power Rear Gate

Memory” function on the center informa-

tion display (CID). Refer to “Car settings”

�P226.

– Register the position of the rear gate at

the fully open position.

! Utilizing the memorized rear gate

height

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To open the rear gate and stop it at the

registered height, perform the following

procedure.

1. Check that “Power Rear Gate Memory”

is on. Refer to “Car settings” �P226.

2. Press and hold any of the power rear

gate button.

NOTE

The rear gate will open to the position

that is stored in the memory function

even if the rear gate is opened by the

reverse function.

! Reverse function

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WARNING

. Do not let parts of your body get

caught when operating the re-

verse function. If the reverse

function does not operate for

some reason, this may lead to

serious injury or accidents.

. The reverse function may not

operate if foreign objects are

caught in the rear gate just before

it closes completely. Be careful

not to catch your fingers and

other body parts.

. The reverse function may not

operate depending on the object

shape and the manner in which it

was caught. Be careful not to

catch your fingers and other

body parts.

CAUTION

. If the reverse function is operated

3 times consecutively, automatic

opening and closing of the power

rear gate function will be can-

celed and the rear gate will stop

opening or closing suddenly.

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However, the rear gate may open

or close depending on the rear

gate height when automatic op-

eration is ceased. Be careful that

the rear gate does not hit any-

one’s head or face, etc. and that

fingers and baggage, etc. are not

caught in it.

. Take care not to damage the

touch sensors. Otherwise, the

reverse function may cease to

operate.

If, while opening or closing using power

rear gate, the rear gate catches persons or

baggage or hits an obstacle, an electronic

chirp will sound 3 times and the rear gate

will operate as follows.

When opening the rear gate: The rear

gate will automatically close.

When closing the rear gate: The rear

gate will automatically open.

1) Touch sensor

Touch sensors are attached on the left and

right edges of the rear gate. If the touch

sensors detect fingers, baggage, etc.

while closing by the power rear gate

function, an electronic chirp will sounds 3

times and the rear gate will open auto-

matically.

NOTE

When the rear gate is opened using the

reverse function, it will be opened fully

or to the height registered in the

memory function.

! Rear gate drop prevention function

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If, while fully opened via the power rear

gate function, the rear gate is lowered by

the weight of snow and such, an electronic

chirp will sound and the rear gate drop

prevention function will apply braking to

the rear gate so that it prevents a rapid

closure of the rear gate.

NOTE

. If there is snow on the rear gate, only

use the power rear gate function after

removing the snow.

. If you close the rear gate manually

just after the rear gate is fully opened

using the power rear gate function, the

rear gate drop prevention function will

detect a rapid closure of the rear gate

and apply braking to the rear gate. In

this case, this is not a malfunction.

! Selecting audible signal operation

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Using an electronic chirp, the power rear

gate will give you an audible signal before

starting its operation. If desired, the audi-

ble signal can be turned off by a SUBARU

dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer for

details.

For models with “keyless access with

push-button start system”, you can also

turn the audible signal off by operating the

center information display. For details,

refer to “Car settings” �P226.

The ON/OFF setting of the audible signal

also works as the audible signal settings

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for the “remote keyless entry system” and

the “keyless access with push-button start

system”. However, for the electronic chirp

such as that caused by “Reverse function”

�P159 or “Rear gate drop prevention

function” �P160, it cannot be set as non-

operational.

! Initialization of power rear gate

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If the power rear gate detects some

abnormality while operating, an electronic

chirp will sound and the power rear gate

operation will be automatically stopped in

either opening or closing position. In this

case, the system needs to be initialized in

the following order to restart the function

properly.

! If the power rear gate is closed

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1. Keep pressing the rear gate opener

button until it is unlocked (for approxi-

mately 5 seconds) and lift up the rear gate.

2. Pull down the rear gate until it starts to

close automatically. The system will be

initialized once the gate is fully closed.

3. Operate the power rear gate and check

that the function operates properly.

! If the power rear gate is opened

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1. Pull down the rear gate until it starts to

close automatically. The system will be

initialized once the gate is fully closed.

If the rear gate will not close completely,

keep pressing the rear gate opener button

for approximately 5 seconds and pull down

the rear gate.

2. Operate the power rear gate and check

that the function operates properly.

CAUTION

If the power rear gate function does

not operate properly, have your

vehicle checked by a SUBARU deal-

er.

! Hands-free Power Rear Gate func-

tion

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The Hands-free Power Rear Gate function

enables the rear gate to be opened

automatically by holding a hand over the

rear emblem.

This function can be deactivated using the

Hands-free Power Rear Gate off switch.

Refer to “Hands-free Power Rear Gate off

switch” �P163.

CAUTION

. Do not remove the rear emblem or

decorate it or the area around it.

Doing so could lead to a malfunc-

tion of the Hands-free Power Rear

Gate function.

. Be careful of the Hands-free

Power Rear Gate if an access

key fob is placed near the vehicle.

If a person or physical object

comes in close proximity to the

rear emblem, the Hands-free

Power Rear Gate may open sud-

denly resulting in damage to the

rear gate or personal injury. This

can occur even if the person who

approaches the emblem is not

carrying the access key fob.

To open the rear gate via the function,

perform the following steps.

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1. When the ignition switch is in the OFF

position, carry the access key fob.

2. Move your hand slowly toward the rear

emblem and hold it there until a electronic

chirp sounds.

3. Immediately after the electronic chirp

sounds, move your hand away.

4. The rear gate will open automatically.

NOTE

. It is possible to open the rear gate by

moving close to the rear emblem.

. The Hands-free Power Rear Gate

function will not operate when the rear

gate has already been opened.

. If any of the following are performed

before automatically opening the

power rear gate, the operation will be

canceled.

– Moving your hand or arm away

from the rear emblem before the

electronic chirp starts to sound.

– Not moving your hand or arm

away from the rear emblem even

after the electronic chirp starts to

sound.

– Touching the rear emblem

. Turn off the Hands-free Power Rear

Gate function when washing the vehi-

cle or removing snow from the vehicle.

The Hands-free Power Rear Gate may

suddenly open if an access key fob is

placed near the vehicle.

Take the access key fob out of the

operation range or turn off the function

when you do not want to activate the

Hands-free Power Rear Gate function.

Refer to “Hands-free Power Rear Gate

off switch” �P163.

. The Hands-free Power Rear Gate

function may not operate properly in

the following conditions.

– In heavy rain

– The rear gate is very dirty.

– The vehicle is covering by snow.

– Hands and arms may not be

detected because of clothing.

– The system of the vehicle cannot

detect the access key fob.

In those cases, push the rear gate

opener button to open.

. Touching the rear emblem or holding

your hand over the rear emblem during

automatic opening does not stop the

automatic opening.

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! Hands-free Power Rear Gate off

switch

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Hands-free Power Rear Gate off switch

status

1) Inactive

2) Active

Pressing the Hands-free Power Rear Gate

off switch deactivates the Hands-free

Power Rear Gate function.

2-11. Moonroof (If Equipped)

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WARNING

Never let anyone’s hands, arms,

head or any objects protrude from

the moonroof. A person could be

seriously injured if the vehicle stops

suddenly or turns sharply or if the

vehicle is involved in an accident.

To avoid serious personal injury

caused by entrapment, you must

conform to the following instruc-

tions without exception.

. Before closing the moonroof,

make sure that no one’s hands,

arms, head or other objects will

be accidentally caught in the

moonroof.

. Before leaving the vehicle, al-

ways remove the key from the

ignition switch for safety (models

without “keyless access with

push-button start system”) and

never allow an unattended child

to remain in the vehicle. Failure to

follow this procedure could re-

sult in injury to a child operating

the moonroof.

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. Never try to check the anti-en-

trapment function by deliberately

placing part of your body in the

moonroof.

CAUTION

. Do not sit on the edge of the open

moonroof.

. Do not operate the moonroof if

falling snow or extremely cold

conditions have caused it to

freeze shut.

. The anti-entrapment function

does not operate when the moon-

roof is being tilted down. Be sure

to confirm that it is safe to do so

before tilting the moonroof down.

. If the moonroof does not close,

have the system checked by a

SUBARU dealer.

The moonroof has both tilting and sliding

functions.

The moonroof operates only when the

ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

& Moonroof Switches

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! Tilting moonroof

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The tilting up function will only operate

when the moonroof is fully closed. The

laying down function will only operate

when the moonroof is tilted.

To tilt up the moonroof:

Press and hold the moonroof switch.

To lay down the moonroof:

Slide and hold the moonroof switch for-

ward.

CAUTION

Release the switch after the moon-

roof has been tilted or has been laid

down completely. Pressing the

switch continuously may cause da-

mage to the moonroof.

NOTE

One-touch operation does not take

place when the moonroof is lowered.

Press the switch continuously to lower

the moonroof.

! Sliding moonroof

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1) Open

2) Close

To open the moonroof:

When the moonroof switch is slid and held

backward, the moonroof will open, then

stop slightly before the fully open position

to reduce wind noise.

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Slide the moonroof switch again to fully

open the moonroof.

To close the moonroof:

When the moonroof switch is slid and held

to the close side, the moonroof will fully

close.

To stop the moonroof halfway, slide the

moonroof switch either way.

After washing the vehicle or after it rains,

wipe away water on the roof prior to

opening the moonroof to prevent drops of

water from falling into the passenger

compartment.

NOTE

For the sake of safety, it is recom-

mended that you avoid driving with the

moonroof fully opened.

! Anti-entrapment function

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When the moonroof senses a substantial

enough object trapped between its glass

and the vehicle’s roof during closure, it

automatically moves to the open side and

stop. The anti-entrapment function may

also be activated by a strong shock on the

moonroof even when there is nothing

trapped.

CAUTION

Never attempt to test this function

using fingers, hands or other parts

of your body.

& Sunshade

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The sunshade can be slid forward or

backward by hand while the moonroof is

closed.

If the moonroof is opened, the sunshade

also moves back.

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