Get Keys and Doors -> Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System Guide for Subaru Outback SUV Seventh Generation (2026)

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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.

—

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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