Get Keys and Doors Guide for Subaru Outback SUV Seventh Generation (2026)

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2-1. Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System ..................... 117

Safety Precautions...................................................................... 117

Locking and Unlocking with “Keyless Access” Entry Function .... 120

Unlock Using PIN Code Access................................................... 122

Power Saving Function ............................................................... 125

Power Saving Function of Access Key Fob ................................. 125

Disabling Keyless Access Function............................................. 126

Selecting Audible Signal Operation ............................................. 128

Selecting Hazard Warning Flasher Operation ............................... 128

Warning Chimes and Warning Indicator....................................... 128

When Access Key Fob Does Not Operate Properly ...................... 128

Replacing Battery of Access Key Fob.......................................... 128

Replacing Access Key Fob.......................................................... 128

2-2. Immobilizer ..................................................................................129

Security Indicator Light............................................................... 129

Key Replacement ........................................................................ 129

2-3. Remote Keyless Entry System ..................................................130

Locking the Doors ...................................................................... 130

Unlocking the Doors ................................................................... 131

Unlocking the Rear Gate ............................................................. 131

Setting Audible Signal Operation................................................. 131

Selecting Hazard Warning Flasher Operation ............................... 131

Vehicle Finder Function .............................................................. 131

Sounding a Panic Alarm.............................................................. 131

Replacing the Battery.................................................................. 131

Replacing Lost Access Key Fobs ................................................ 132

2-4. Door Locks ..................................................................................132

Locking and Unlocking from the Outside..................................... 132

Locking and Unlocking from the Inside ....................................... 133

Automatic Door Locking/Unlocking ............................................. 134

Key Lock-In Prevention Function................................................. 135

Battery Drainage Reduction Function .......................................... 135

2-5. Alarm System..............................................................................136

Alarm System Operation ............................................................. 136

Arming the System ..................................................................... 137

Disarming the System ................................................................. 137

Alarm System Setting ................................................................. 138

If You Have Accidentally Triggered the Alarm System.................. 138

2-6. Child Safety Locks......................................................................139

2-7. Windows ......................................................................................139

Power Window Switches ............................................................. 140

Operating the Window................................................................. 140

Locking the Passengers’ Windows .............................................. 141

Initialization of Power Window .................................................... 141

2-8. Power Rear Gate .........................................................................142

Operating by the Power Rear Gate Button ................................... 144

Operating by the Buttons on the Rear Gate ................................. 145

Manual Operation........................................................................ 146

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Memory Function ........................................................................ 146

Reverse Function........................................................................ 147

Rear Gate Drop Prevention Function ........................................... 148

Selecting Audible Signal Operation ............................................. 148

Initialization of Power Rear Gate ................................................. 148

2-9. Moonroof (If Equipped) ..............................................................149

Moonroof Switches ..................................................................... 150

Sunshade ................................................................................... 151

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2-1. KEYLESS ACCESS

WITH PUSH-BUTTON START

SYSTEM

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Access key fobs

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 all the doors

(including the rear gate and the fuel

filler lid)

. Starting and stopping the engine. For

detailed information, refer to “Starting

and Stopping Engine” �P310.

. Arming and disarming the alarm sys-

tem. For detailed information, refer to

“Alarm System” �P136.

NOTE

. Locking and unlocking by the remote

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” �P130.

. Carefully store the key number plate

supplied with the access key fob. It is

necessary for vehicle repair and ad-

ditional registration of access key

fobs. For details, refer to “Key Repla-

cement” �P129.

An emergency key is attached to each

access key fob.

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Release button

Emergency key

While pressing the release button of the

access key fob, take out the emergency

key.

The emergency key is used for the

following operations.

. Locking and unlocking the driver’s

door

. Locking and unlocking the glove box

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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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 transmitting

antennas on the vehicle could ad-

versely affect the operation of im-

planted pacemakers and implanted

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 keyless

access with push-button start system”

mentioned later, and contact the

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electronic medical equipment manu-

facturer for more information. The

radio waves from the transmitting

antennas on the vehicle could ad-

versely affect the operation of the

electronic medical equipment.

“Radio waves used for the keyless

access with push-button start system”

. The keyless access with push-

button start system uses radio

waves of the following frequency*

in addition to the radio waves used

for the remote keyless entry sys-

tem. The radio waves are periodi-

cally output from the antennas

installed on the vehicle as shown in

the following illustrations.

*: Radio frequency: 134 kHz

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Antennas

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 elec-

tronic components. Observe the

following precautions to prevent

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 anywhere

that may become hot, such as

on the dashboard. It may da-

mage 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 locations.

Doing so may cause malfunc-

tions.

– 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-

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sories or parts.

. If the access key fob is dropped,

the integrated emergency key in-

side may become loose. Be careful

not to lose the emergency key.

. When traveling in an airplane, do

not press the button of the access

key fob. If any button of the access

key fob is pressed, radio waves are

emitted and may affect the opera-

tion 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

procedure, refer to “Disabling Keyless

Access Function” �P126.

. 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 “If Access

Key Fob Does Not Operate Properly”

�P451.

. The keyless access with push-button

start system uses weak radio waves.

The status of the access key fob and

environmental conditions may inter-

fere with the communication between

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

transmitted, such as a broadcast

station and power transmission

lines.

– When products that transmit radio

waves are used, such as an access

key fob or a remote transmitter key

of another vehicle.

– When carrying the access key fob

of your vehicle together with the

access key fob of another vehicle.

– When the access key fob is placed

near wireless communication

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 condi-

tions, it is approximately 1 to 2 years. If

the battery becomes fully discharged,

replace 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 cargo area. Vibrations may

damage the key fob or turn on the

switch, possibly resulting in a lockout.

. After the vehicle battery is discharged

or replaced, initialization of the steer-

ing lock system may be required 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” �P156.

(2) Open and close the driver’s door.

(3) Wait for approximately 10 sec-

onds.

When the steering is locked, the

initialization is completed.

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. 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

– In the cargo area

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.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING

WITH “KEYLESS ACCESS”

ENTRY FUNCTION

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When the access key fob is carried within

the operating range, all the doors (in-

cluding the rear gate and the fuel filler lid)

can be locked/unlocked just by touching

the door handle.

NOTE

The vehicle can also be locked/unlocked

with the remote keyless entry system. For

details, refer to “Remote Keyless Entry

System” �P130.

Operating ranges

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Antennas

Operating range

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LED indicator

When the access key fob is near either of

the front doors, the LED indicator on the

access key fob flashes. When the keyless

access functions 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 prop-

erly, 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 properly.

. 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 or rear gate opener button

in the operating range in which the

access key fob is detected.

. It is not possible to lock the doors, the

rear gate and the fuel filler lid using the

keyless access function when the

access 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

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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”

�P451.

. 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.

. Lock and unlock the rear gate.

NOTE

. It is not possible to lock the doors, the

rear gate and the 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” �P156.

. If the door handle is gripped with a

gloved hand, the door lock may not be

released.

. If the door lock sensor is touched four

times or more repeatedly, the system

will ignore the sensor operation.

. 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 (including the rear

gate) is not fully closed, the following

will occur to alert you.

– An electronic chirp sounds five

times.

– The hazard warning flashers flash

five times.

. If any of the doors or the rear gate is

open, the doors, the rear gate and the

fuel filler lid cannot be locked.

. Within 3 seconds after locking the

doors and the rear gate using the

keyless access function, it is not

possible to unlock the 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 “Vehicle”

�P206. Also, the setting of the hazard

warning flasher operation can be

changed by your SUBARU dealer.

Contact your SUBARU dealer for de-

tails.

Locking the vehicle

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Door lock sensor

Rear lock button

To lock all the doors, carry the access key

fob with you and perform one of the

following operations:

. Touch the door lock sensor.

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. Press the rear lock button.

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 operation without first

unlocking the doors, nothing will happen,

even if the door lock sensor is touched. In

this case, perform the unlocking opera-

tion once first. You can then touch the

door lock sensor to lock the doors.

Unlocking the vehicle

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Front door handle sensor

Rear gate opener button

To unlock the door, carry the access key

fob with you and perform one of the

following operations:

. Grip the door handle.

. Press the rear gate opener button.

An electronic chirp will sound twice and

the hazard warning flashers will flash

twice.

Door unlock selection function

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When you use the keyless access func-

tion to unlock the vehicle, gripping the

driver’s door handle or the front passen-

ger’s handle will cause trigger different

unlock operations as described below.

When the driver’s door handle is

gripped:

The driver’s door and the fuel filler lid will

unlock.

When the front passenger’s door

handle is gripped:

All the doors (including the rear gate) and

the fuel filler lid will unlock.

The settings can be changed with the

following methods.

. The setting can be changed by oper-

ating the center information display.

For details, refer to “Vehicle” �P206.

. The setting can be changed by a

SUBARU dealer.

UNLOCK USING PIN CODE AC-

CESS

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Rear lock button

While all the doors (including the rear

gate and the fuel filler lid) are locked, you

can unlock them without a key by press-

ing 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 the doors (including the rear gate). —

Press and hold the “

” button on the access key fob,

then press and hold the rear lock button until a chirp

sounds intermittently.

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4 Press the “

” button on the access key fob. Within 30 seconds

Input the PIN code using the rear lock button 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.

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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.

. Press the 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 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.

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. Reregister the PIN code in the following case.

– When you forget the PIN code

– When you want to change the PIN code

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Unlocking

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

described in “Registration for a PIN

code”.

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 during

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 continu-

ously. If this occurs, you cannot unlock

the doors by PIN Code Access for 5

minutes.

POWER SAVING FUNCTION

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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:

(1) 5 days after the push-button igni-

tion switch has been turned off,

communication between the an-

tennas and the access key fob will

be stopped.

(2) 9 days after step (1), the sensors

(both lock sensor and unlock

sensor) on the front passenger’s

door will be disabled.

. When the access key fob has been left

in the operating range for 10 minutes

or longer while all doors are locked,

the keyless access function will be

disabled.

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 rear gate opener button on

the rear gate.

. 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.

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

holding the “

” button.

2. Confirm that the LED indicator blinks 4

times to notify that the setting is

complete.

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LED indicator

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

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access key fob.

DISABLING KEYLESS ACCESS

FUNCTION

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When the vehicle is not going to be used

for a long time, or when you choose not to

use the keyless access function, the

keyless access function can be disabled.

WARNING

If you have an implanted pacemaker

or an implanted defibrillator, perform

the procedure “By operating the dri-

ver’s door” �P127 to disable the

keyless access function. If you per-

form the procedure “By operating the

access key fob” �P126, the operation

of an implanted pacemaker or im-

planted defibrillator may be affected

by the radio waves from the transmit-

ting antennas installed on the vehicle.

NOTE

. If the access key is kept in or comes

near the vehicle, the system becomes

active and both the vehicle and access

key batteries’ energy will be con-

sumed. If this occurs frequently or

continuously, both the vehicle and

access key batteries can become fully

drained.

. The locking and unlocking function by

the remote keyless entry system is not

disabled.

. To start the engine while the functions

are disabled, perform the procedure

described in “Starting Engine”

�P452.

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”

�P122.

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

simultaneously for more than 5 sec-

onds.

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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 pro-

cedure in the same manner you

disabled the function (for example,

when disabling by operating the dri-

ver’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 procedure in

which the keyless access function 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

OPERATION

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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 operat-

ing the center information display. For

details, refer to “Vehicle” �P206.

Furthermore, the volume setting of the

audible signal can also be changed by a

SUBARU dealer. Consult your SUBARU

dealer for details.

SELECTING HAZARD WARN-

ING 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

information display. For details, refer to

“Vehicle” �P206. 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” �P176.

WHEN ACCESS KEY FOB

DOES NOT OPERATE PROP-

ERLY

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Refer to “If Access Key Fob Does Not

Operate Properly” �P451.

REPLACING BATTERY OF AC-

CESS KEY FOB

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Refer to “Replacing Battery of Access

Key Fob” �P507.

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.

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2-2. 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 unre-

gistered 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

guarantee.

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 system

cannot be guaranteed.

NOTE

. To protect your vehicle from theft,

please pay close attention to the

following security precautions:

– Never leave your vehicle unat-

tended with its keys inside.

– Before leaving your vehicle, close

all windows and the moonroof, and

lock all the doors (including the rear

gate and the fuel filler lid).

– 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” �P180.

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 seven.

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 security 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.

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2-3. REMOTE KEYLESS EN-

TRY SYSTEM

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CAUTION

. Do not expose the access key fob

to severe shocks, such as those

experienced as a result of dropping

or throwing.

. Do not take the access key fob

apart except when replacing the

battery.

. Do not get the access key fob wet.

If it gets wet, wipe it dry with a cloth

immediately.

. When you carry the access key fob

on an airplane, do not press the

button of the access key fob while

in the airplane. When any button of

the access key fob is pressed,

radio waves are sent and may

affect the operation of the airplane.

When you carry the access key fob

in a bag on an airplane, take

measures to prevent the buttons of

the access key fob from being

pressed.

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Lock/arm button

Unlock/disarm button

Rear gate unlock button

PANIC button

The remote keyless entry system has the

following functions.

. Locking and unlocking all the doors

(including the rear gate and the fuel

filler lid)

. Unlock the rear gate

. Sounding a panic alarm

. Arming and disarming. For details,

refer to “Alarm System” �P136.

The operable distance of the remote

keyless entry system is approximately 30

feet (10 meters). However, this distance

will vary depending on environmental

conditions. The system’s operable dis-

tance 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

. The remote keyless entry system will

not be activated when the push-button

ignition switch is in any position other

than the “OFF” position.

. The hazard warning flashers will flash

once or twice when the access key fob

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 “Vehicle” �P206.

LOCKING THE DOORS

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Press the “ ” button to lock all the doors

(including the rear gate and the fuel filler

lid). An electronic chirp will sound once

and the hazard warning flashers will flash

once.

If any of the doors (including the fuel filler

lid) is not fully closed, the following will

occur to alert you that the doors are not

properly closed.

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. An electronic chirp sounds five times.

. The hazard warning flashers flash five

times.

When you close the door, it will auto-

matically 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 the

doors and the rear gate, briefly press the

“

” button again within 5 seconds.

NOTE

If the interval between the first and

second presses of the “

” button for

unlocking all the doors is extremely short,

the system may not respond.

UNLOCKING THE REAR GATE

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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

OPERATION

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Using an electronic chirp, the system will

give you an audible signal when the doors

lock and unlock.

If desired, you can turn the audible signal

off by operating the center information

display.

For details, refer to “Vehicle” �P206.

Furthermore, the volume setting of the

audible signal can also be changed by a

SUBARU dealer. Consult your SUBARU

dealer for details.

SELECTING HAZARD WARN-

ING 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

information display. For details, refer to

“Vehicle” �P206.

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 respond to the

signals from the access key fob.

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 access key fob. If a button

on the access key fob is not pressed, the

alarm will be deactivated after approxi-

mately 30 seconds.

REPLACING THE BATTERY

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Refer to “Replacing Battery” �P507.

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REPLACING LOST ACCESS

KEY FOBS

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If you lose a transmitter or want to

purchase additional transmitters (up to

seven can be programmed), you should

re-program all your access key fobs for

security reasons. For details, contact your

SUBARU dealer and have the access key

fobs programmed into the remote keyless

entry system.

2-4. 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, per-

form any of the following operations:

. 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 perform

either of the following procedures.

– Grip the front door handle.

– Press the rear gate opener button.

For details about the alarm system, refer

to “Alarm System” �P136.

How to lock and unlock the

vehicle using the key

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Lock

Unlock

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

locked or unlocked.

NOTE

Models with “keyless access with push-

button start system”:

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The emergency key is directional. If the

key cannot be inserted, change the

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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Move the lock lever to the lock position.

Close the door.

In this way, only the door that was

operated will be locked.

Locking using power door

locking switch

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Press the side of the power door

locking switch.*

Close the door.

*: For details about the power door locking

switch, refer to “How to use the power door

locking switches” �P134.

In this case, all the closed doors, the fuel

filler lid and the rear gate 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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To lock the door from inside the vehicle,

use the lock lever or power door locking

switch.

How to use the lock lever

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Unlock

Lock

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 the doors and

the rear gate are closed before starting to

drive.

WARNING

. Keep all doors locked when you

drive, especially when small chil-

dren are in your vehicle.

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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 unex-

pectedly opening doors and enter-

ing your vehicle.

. Do not pull the front door handle

from inside while driving. The door

could open even if it is locked.

CAUTION

Do not pull the front inside door handle

while operating the door lock. There is

a risk that it will not be possible to open

or lock the front doors.

How to use the power door

locking switches

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All the doors (including the rear gate and

the 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 passen-

ger’s side doors.

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Lock

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/

UNLOCKING

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All the doors (including the fuel filler lid)

are automatically 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 (fac-

tory 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 using the

center information display. Refer to

“Vehicle” �P206.

. 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, automatic door

unlocking will not operate.

. If the system detects a strong enough

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”

�P456.

. When getting out of the vehicle from a

rear door, make sure to unlock all the

doors by pushing the unlock side of

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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 preven-

tion warning indicator “

” will appear

and the warning chime will also sound.

KEY LOCK-IN PREVENTION

FUNCTION

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All the doors will not lock when the power

door locking switch is pushed with the

driver’s door open while the ignition

switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.

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.

. 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 preven-

tion 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-op-

erational setting can be changed by a

SUBARU dealer. Contact a SUBARU

dealer for details.

Non-operation of key lock-in

prevention 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 emergency key is used to lock

the driver’s door from the outside of

the vehicle, the door is locked.

BATTERY DRAINAGE REDUC-

TION FUNCTION

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Under various conditions, lights inside the

vehicle will automatically turn off to

reduce the risk of discharging the battery.

Battery drainage reduction

function for various conditions

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This function will enter standby mode

when the ignition switch is turned to the

“OFF” position.

If the following actions are not performed

within 10 minutes, while the function is in

standby mode, any room lights that are on

will automatically turn off.

Turning off

lights

– Map light

– Dome light

– Ignition switch light

– Cargo area light

– Rear gate light*

– Vanity mirror light

– Door step lights

Actions

– Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC”

or “ON” position.

– Open or close the doors, including

the rear gate.

– Push the unlock button on the

access key fob.

– Hold the front door handle and

unlock it while holding the access

key fob.

– Come close to the vehicle that the

front door was locked while holding

the access key fob (if OFF delay

timer setting for period of time is not

off).

– Push the panic button on the access

key fob.

*1: If equipped

Perform the action in the above table to

illuminate the lights again when the

battery drainage reduction function is

active.

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NOTE

. The battery drainage reduction func-

tion cannot be turned off.

. If the battery drainage reduction func-

tion is in operation when a door is

open, the target room light will not be

illuminated.

. To protect the battery from battery

drainage, make sure that all doors,

including the rear gate, are completely

closed when leaving the vehicle.

. When the door is opened while the

ignition switch is in the “OFF” position,

the door open indicator light will

illuminate. The door open indicator

light will turn off after 2 minutes.

2-5. 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.

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.

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 or engine hood.

The alarm system will activate the fol-

lowing 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 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 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 the

dome light switch is in the “DOOR”

position)

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The notifications regarding the map lights

and dome light are deactivated as the

factory setting. A SUBARU dealer can

activate the system. 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”

�P130.

. Locking using the keyless access

function. For details, refer to

“Locking the vehicle” �P121.

. Locking using the power door lock-

ing switch. For details, refer to

“Locking using power door locking

switch” �P133.

NOTE

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. All doors, the rear gate 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 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) are not properly closed. When

you close the door, doors will auto-

matically 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.

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 surveillance state.

– Doors (including the rear gate) are

unlocked using the access key fob.

– Doors (including the rear gate) are

unlocked using the keyless access

function.

– Any door (including the engine

hood) is opened.

– Push-button ignition switch is

turned to the “ACC” position.

DISARMING THE SYSTEM

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Perform either of the following proce-

dures.

. Briefly press unlock/disarm button (for

less than 2 seconds) on the access

key fob.

. Carry the access key fob and perform

either of the following procedures.

– Grip the front door handle.

– Press the rear lock button.

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– Unlock using the PIN Code Ac-

cess.

The flashing of the security indicator light

will then change slowly (once approxi-

mately every 3 seconds from twice

approximately every 2 seconds), indicat-

ing that the alarm system has been

disarmed.

Emergency disarming

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If you cannot disarm the system using the

access key fob (i.e., the transmitter is lost,

broken or the transmitter battery is too

weak), you can disarm the system without

using the access key fob.

The system can be disarmed if you turn

the ignition switch from the “OFF” position

to the “ON” position with a registered key/

access key fob.

NOTE

If the access key fob battery is dis-

charged, perform the procedure de-

scribed in “Switching Power Status”

�P452. In such a case, replace the

battery immediately. Refer to “Replacing

Battery of Access Key Fob” �P507.

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” �P137.

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

doors, the rear gate 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 setting will then be

changed as follows.

Setting sta-

tus

Instrument cluster

display

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 SYS-

TEM

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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.

. Turn the push-button ignition switch to

the “ACC” position.

NOTE

Only registered keys will stop the alarm. If

the immobilizer transponder is not regis-

tered, the alarm will not stop.

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2-6. 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.

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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.

2-7. 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 reasons

and never allow an unattended

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 auto-

matically stopped to prevent further

jamming, entrapment or malfunction.

– The closing window slides down

slightly and stops.

– The opening window stops sliding

down.

. The power window system may detect

resistance, an impact or an abnorm-

ality in the following cases.

– A substantial sized object is caught

between the window and the win-

dow frame.

– A foreign object is caught between

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

automatically stopped by the system.

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POWER WINDOW SWITCHES

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You can raise and lower the vehicle

widows by operating the power window

switch.

The switch illuminates when activated.

Driver’s side power window switches:

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For front left window

For front right window

For rear left window

For rear right window

Lock switch

All door windows can be controlled by the

power window switch cluster on the driver

side door.

Passenger’s side power window

switch:

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Each passenger’s window can be con-

trolled by the power window switch

located on the door.

OPERATING THE WINDOW

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Automatically close*

Open

Automatically open*

*: To stop the window halfway, operate the

switch to the opposite side.

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 “Initialization of

Power Window” �P141.

Anti-entrapment 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.

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CAUTION

. Never attempt to test the power

window operation using body

parts.

. If an object is caught just before the

window fully closes, the system

may not operate properly.

NOTE

. If a window detects an impact similar

to that caused by trapping an object

(for example, when the vehicle en-

counters 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

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The windows can be operated for ap-

proximately 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 canceled.

LOCKING THE PASSENGERS’

WINDOWS

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Lock

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

WINDOW

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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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2-8. POWER REAR GATE

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WARNING

. When operating the power rear

gate, observe the following pre-

cautions. Ignoring the precautions

may result in an injury (e.g., any-

one’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. Otherwise, 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 re-

main in the vehicle. Failure to

follow this procedure could result in

injury to a child operating the power

rear gate.

. The driver should be aware of and

pay careful attention to his/her

responsibilities.

. 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.

. 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 in-

jured.

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.

. When loading and unloading car-

go, be careful not to come in

contact with the hot engine exhaust

gas or the exhaust pipe, because

they could burn you.

. Be careful not to hit your head or

face on the rear gate when opening

or closing the rear gate and when

loading or unloading cargo.

You can open and close the power rear

gate in the following ways.

. Power rear gate button

For details, refer to “Operating by the

Power Rear Gate Button” �P144.

. Rear gate opener button

For details, refer to “Operating by the

Buttons on the Rear Gate” �P145.

. Manual operation

For details, refer to “Manual Opera-

tion” �P146.

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The power rear gate operates only when

all of the following conditions are satis-

fied.

. The vehicle is stopped completely.

. The outside temperature is within a

range from −22°F to 140°F (from

−30°C to 60°C).

. 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

. If the rear gate cannot be opened due

to a discharged vehicle battery, a

malfunction in the door locking/un-

locking system or other causes, you

can unlock it by manually operating

the rear gate lock release lever. For

the procedure, refer to “If the Rear

Gate Cannot Be Opened” �P453.

. Avoid keeping the rear gate open for

more than a few hours. Doing so may

drain the vehicle battery.

. The rear gate may not move smoothly

when the battery power becomes low.

. Do not press the power rear gate

button repeatedly while the power rear

gate is operating. Otherwise, the

system may ignore the button opera-

tion in order to avoid being damaged.

. If the vehicle starts to move while the

power rear gate is operating, the

system 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 Opera-

tion” �P146.

. 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

electronic 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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. 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 con-

tinue to open.

. 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 described

here, a short electronic chirp will

sound three times (beep, beep, beep).

In this case, perform the initialization

of the power rear gate. Refer to

“Initialization of Power Rear Gate”

�P148.

. Before using the power rear gate,

remove any accumulated snow from

the rear gate.

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OPERATING BY THE POWER

REAR GATE BUTTON

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Power rear gate button on the instru-

ment panel

Power rear gate button on the access

key fob

Opening the rear gate:

Press and hold the power rear gate button

when the rear gate is closed.

An electronic chirp and the hazard warn-

ing 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.

The rear gate will open automatically.

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 is pressing and

holding. This setting can be changed

to non-operation or pressing twice at

SUBARU dealers. For more details,

contact a SUBARU dealer.

Pausing the rear gate while it is open-

ing:

Briefly press the power rear gate button

while the rear gate is being opened.

An electronic chirp will sound twice and

the hazard warning flashers will flash

twice.

NOTE

If you press the power rear gate button

again, the rear gate will close.

Closing the rear gate:

Press and hold the power rear gate

button.

An electronic chirp will sound twice and

the hazard warning flashers will flash

twice.

NOTE

If you briefly press the power rear gate

button again, the rear gate will open.

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OPERATING BY THE BUTTONS

ON THE REAR GATE

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Rear gate opener button

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Power rear gate lock button

Power rear gate button

Opening the rear gate:

When the rear gate is

locked

Briefly press the rear gate

opener button while carry-

ing the access key.

When the rear gate is

unlocked

Briefly press the rear gate

opener button.

After you operate the rear gate, an

electronic chirp will sound twice and the

hazard warning flashers will flash twice.

The rear gate will open automatically.

Pausing the rear gate while it is open-

ing:

Briefly press either of the following but-

tons while the rear gate is being opened.

. Rear gate opener button

. Power rear gate button

. Power rear gate lock button

NOTE

If you press the power rear gate button

again, the rear gate will close.

Closing the rear gate:

Briefly press either of the following but-

tons.

. Rear gate opener button

. Power rear gate button

An electronic chirp will sound twice and

the hazard warning flashers will flash

twice.

NOTE

If you press the power rear gate button

again, the rear gate will open.

Locking the doors using the power

rear gate lock button:

1. Carry the access key fob.

2. 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

. When you push the power rear gate

lock button for more than 2 seconds,

all the doors will lock, but the auto

closing function of the rear gate will be

canceled.

. If you push the power rear gate lock

button while the access key is inside

the vehicle, an electronic chirp sounds

and the rear gate does not operate.

. When the ignition switch is placed in

the “ON” or “ACC” position, the rear

gate does not operate when you push

the power rear gate lock button.

. 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.

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MANUAL OPERATION

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Opening the rear gate:

Lift the rear gate up to the midway

position. The rear gate will automatically

open from the midway position to the fully

open position.

Closing the rear gate:

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Pull down the rear gate when the rear

gate is opened. The rear gate will close

automatically.

This function is disabled as the factory

default setting. To use the function, it must

be enabled. Consult your SUBARU

dealer to have this function set to enabled

or disabled. When opening and closing

the rear gate with this function disabled,

make sure to use the power rear gate by

operating the button.

The rear gate can be lowered easily if you

pull down on the inside handle as shown

in the illustration.

CAUTION

. Never attempt to close the rear

gate by grabbing or pressing on the

outer metal surface or damage

may result.

. Always use the inside handle to

avoid damaging the exterior sur-

face of the gate.

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:

1. Open the rear gate and stop it at the

preferable height.

2. Press and hold the power rear gate

button to register the height.

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Power rear gate button

An electronic chirp sounds for confirma-

tion.

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 Height Mem-

ory” automatically. Refer to “Vehicle”

�P206.

. To change the registered height, per-

form the registering procedure again.

. It is possible to register the height from

approximately 2 in (5 cm) or more from

the completely closed position.

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Deactivation of the memory function:

Deactivate the memory function to open

the rear gate fully. Perform either of the

following operation to deactivate the

memory function.

– Deactivate the “Power Rear Gate

Height Memory” function on the center

information display (CID). Refer to

“Vehicle” �P206.

– Register the position of the rear gate

at the fully open position.

Utilizing the memorized rear gate

height:

To open the rear gate and stop it at the

registered height, perform the following

procedure.

1. Check that “Power Rear Gate Height

Memory” is on. Refer to “Vehicle”

�P206.

2. Press and hold any of the power rear

gate buttons or briefly press the rear

gate opener 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 reverse

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 canceled

and the rear gate will stop opening

or closing suddenly. However, the

rear gate may open or close

depending on the rear gate height

when automatic operation is

ceased. Be careful that the rear

gate does not hit anyone’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.

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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 PREVEN-

TION FUNCTION

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If, while fully opened via the power rear

gate function, the rear gate is lowered, 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 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

audible signal can be turned off by a

SUBARU dealer. Consult your SUBARU

dealer for details.

You can also turn the audible signal off by

operating the center information display.

For details, refer to “Vehicle” �P206.

The ON/OFF setting of the audible signal

also works as the audible signal settings

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” �P147, 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.

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Rear gate opener button

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 comple-

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tely, 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 vehi-

cle checked by a SUBARU dealer.

2-9. MOONROOF (If

Equipped)

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The moonroof has both tilting and sliding

functions.

WARNING

Never let anyone’s hands, arms, head

or any objects protrude from the

moonroof. A person could be seriously

injured if any of the following condi-

tions occur.

. The vehicle stops suddenly.

. The vehicle turns sharply.

. The vehicle is involved in an

accident.

. Body parts protruding from the

vehicle are struck by outside ob-

jects.

To avoid serious personal injury

caused by entrapment, always con-

form to the following instructions

without exception.

. Before closing the moonroof, make

sure that no one’s hands, arms,

head or other objects will be

accidentally caught in the moon-

roof.

. Always carry the key when you

leave the vehicle for safety reasons

and never allow an unattended

child to remain in the vehicle.

Failure to follow this procedure

could result in injury to a child

operating the moonroof.

. Never try to check the anti-entrap-

ment function by deliberately pla-

cing part of your body in the

moonroof.

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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 moonroof is

being tilted down. Be sure to

confirm that it is safe to tilt the

moonroof down before doing so.

. If the moonroof does not close,

have the system checked by a

SUBARU dealer.

MOONROOF SWITCHES

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Tilting moonroof

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Down

To raise the moonroof, press and hold the

switch in the up side and release. To lower

the moonroof, press and hold the switch

in the down side.

NOTE

Release the switch after the moonroof

has been raised or has been lowered

completely. Pressing the switch continu-

ously may cause damage to the moon-

roof.

Sliding moonroof

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Open

Opening the moonroof:

To open the moonroof using the auto-

matic function, press and hold the open

side of the switch and then release it.

To stop the moonroof at a selected mid-

way position while opening it, momenta-

rily press the open or close side of the

switch.

The sunshade will also be opened

together with the moonroof.

The moonroof will stop at a position

approximately 3.8 in (9.7 cm) away from

the fully opened position.

Press the open side of the switch again to

open the moonroof completely.

Closing the moonroof:

To close the moonroof using the auto-

matic function, press and hold the close

side of the switch and then release it.

To stop the moonroof at a selected mid-

way position while closing it, momentarily

press the open or close side of the switch.

NOTE

. 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.

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. Driving with the moonroof fully open

can cause an annoying sound to be

generated at high speeds. If this

occurs, use the moonroof at the initial

stop position of 3.8 in (9.7 cm) away

from the fully opened position.

. 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 opens fully. The anti-en-

trapment 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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