Get Starting and operating -> Remote engine start system (dealer option) Guide for Subaru XV SUV First Generation (2010-2016)

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Starting and operating/Remote engine start system (dealer option)

(4) If the engine still refuses to start,

Remote engine start system

and the brake booster, making steer-

contact your nearest SUBARU dealer

ing and braking more difficult. It

(dealer option)

for assistance.

could also result in accidental acti-

vation of the “LOCK” (off) position

6. Confirm that all warning and indicator

on the ignition switch, causing the

lights have turned off after the engine has

WARNING

steering wheel to lock.

started. The fuel injection system auto-

. There are some general precau-

matically lowers the idle speed as the

tions when starting the engine.

engine warms up.

Carefully read the precautions

While the engine is warming up, make

described in “General precau-

sure that the select lever is at the “P” or

tions when starting engine” F7-

“N” position and that the parking brake is

applied.

. Do not remote start a vehicle in

an enclosed environment (e.g.

CAUTION

closed garage). Prolonged opera-

tion of a motor vehicle in an

If you restart the engine while the

enclosed environment can cause

vehicle is moving, shift the select

a harmful build-up of Carbon

lever into the “N” position. Do not

Monoxide. Carbon Monoxide is

attempt to place the select lever of a

harmful to your health. Exposure

moving vehicle into the “P” posi-

to high levels of Carbon Monox-

tion.

ide can cause headaches, dizzi-

ness or in extreme cases uncon-

& Stopping the engine

sciousness and/or death.

The ignition switch should be turned off

. Before performing any servicing

only when the vehicle is stopped and the

of the vehicle, temporarily place

engine is idling.

the remote engine start system in

service mode to prevent the

WARNING

system from unexpectedly start-

ing the engine.

Do not stop the engine when the

vehicle is moving. This will cause

loss of power to the power steering

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$7-12 Starting and operating/Remote engine start system (dealer option)tions before starting, and if all safetytransmitter is within the operating range ofparameters are correct, the engine willthe within 5 seconds. Upon successful& Remote start safety featuresengine start, the remote start confirmationtransmitter button will flash twice every 5For safety and security reasons, theseconds* and the vehicle will honk thesystem will fail to start and honk the hornhorn and flash the side marker lights, tailtwice or shut down the engine duringlights and the parking lights once, then theremote start operation if any of thelights will illuminate and remain illumi-following occur:nated, indicating that the engine is run-. Any of the doors or the trunk / rear gatening. While the vehicle is operating via theare open / opened (*the vehicle’s horn willremote engine start function, the powerhonk six times and the side marker lights,window features will be disabled. Also, thetail lights and the parking lights will flashsystem has a timer and will shut downsix times indicating that a vehicle door or& Starting your vehicleafter 15 minutes if you do not operate thetrunk / rear gate was open when thevehicle. Press and hold the “ ” button forNOTEremote engine start system was acti-2 seconds to turn the engine off. Thevated).All vehicle doors, the engine hood andremote start confirmation transmitter but-. The brake pedal is depressedtrunk / rear gate must be closed prior toton will flash three times* indicating thatactivating the remote engine start sys-. The key was already in the ignitionthe engine has shut down. If the startertem. Any open entry point will preventswitchcranks but does not start or starts andstarting or cause the system to shutstalls, the remote engine start system will. The engine hood is off and then attempt to start the. The remote start system “Serviceengine an additional three times unlessThe remote engine start function is acti-mode”$

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tions before starting, and if all safety

transmitter is within the operating range of

parameters are correct, the engine will

the system.

start within 5 seconds. Upon successful

& Remote start safety features

engine start, the remote start confirmation

transmitter button will flash twice every 5

For safety and security reasons, the

seconds* and the vehicle will honk the

system will fail to start and honk the horn

horn and flash the side marker lights, tail

twice or shut down the engine during

lights and the parking lights once, then the

remote start operation if any of the

lights will illuminate and remain illumi-

following occur:

nated, indicating that the engine is run-

. Any of the doors or the trunk / rear gate

ning. While the vehicle is operating via the

are open / opened (*the vehicle’s horn will

remote engine start function, the power

honk six times and the side marker lights,

window features will be disabled. Also, the

tail lights and the parking lights will flash

system has a timer and will shut down

six times indicating that a vehicle door or

& Starting your vehicle

after 15 minutes if you do not operate the

trunk / rear gate was open when the

vehicle. Press and hold the “ ” button for

NOTE

remote engine start system was acti-

2 seconds to turn the engine off. The

vated).

All vehicle doors, the engine hood and

remote start confirmation transmitter but-

. The brake pedal is depressed

trunk / rear gate must be closed prior to

ton will flash three times* indicating that

activating the remote engine start sys-

. The key was already in the ignition

the engine has shut down. If the starter

tem. Any open entry point will prevent

switch

cranks but does not start or starts and

starting or cause the system to shut

stalls, the remote engine start system will

. The engine hood is opened

down.

power off and then attempt to start the

. The remote start system “Service

engine an additional three times unless

The remote engine start function is acti-

mode” is engaged

the remote engine start system deter-

vated by pressing the “ ” button twice

. The vehicle’s engine idle speed has

mines that a vehicle malfunction is pre-

within 3 seconds on your remote engine

reached a level over 3,500 RPM

venting the system from starting. If the

start transmitter. Upon successful activa-

. The alarm is triggered by opening a

engine does not start after additional

tion the remote start confirming transmitter

door or the rear gate.

attempts, the remote engine start system

button will flash once* and the vehicle will

. The select lever is not in the “P”

will abort and return to a non-activate

honk the horn and flash the side marker

position (CVT models)

state.

lights, tail lights and parking lights once.

The system will check certain precondi-

*: Provided that the remote engine start

In addition to the items above, if the

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vehicle’s engine management system

remote keyless entry transmitter will dis-

determines there is a safety risk due to a

arm the alarm system. Refer to “Alarm

vehicle related problem, the engine will

system” F2-10.

shut down and the vehicle’s horn will honk

2. Enter the vehicle.

three times.

3. The engine will shut down when any

door or trunk/rear gate is opened.

NOTE

4. Insert the key into the ignition switch

. If the alarm system is armed at the

and turn to the “START” position to restart

time of remote engine start activation

the engine.

(the security indicator light on the

combination meter is flashing), the

& Remote start confirmation

alarm system will remain armed

transmitter feature

throughout the remote start run cycle.

. If the alarm system is disarmed at

Your remote engine start transmitter is

the time of remote engine start activa-

equipped with a unique bidirectional con-

tion (the security indicator light on the

firmation feature. This feature will allow

combination meter is not flashing), the

the transmitter’s backlit button to display

alarm system will remain disarmed

the status of the system under the condi-

throughout the remote start run cycle.

tion that the vehicle and transmitter are

within the operational range of the system.

Typical transmitter button flash sequences

& Entering the vehicle while it

are outlined in the following chart.

is running via remote start

1. Unlock the vehicle doors using the

remote keyless entry system. If the vehi-

cle’s doors are unlocked manually using

the key, the vehicle’s alarm system will

trigger (if the alarm system is armed prior

to activating the remote engine start

system) and the engine will turn off.

Inserting the key into the ignition switch

and turning it to the “ON” position or

pressing the unlock button “ ” on the

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& Entering the vehicle follow-

Transmitter flash sequence

Feature description

ing remote engine start shut-

Flashes when button is

down

Indicates that the system is transmitting an RF signal.

pressed

An alarm trigger may occur if the vehicle is

Indicates that the transmitter did not receive the remote start

Two long flashes following re-

opened by the remote keyless entry

activation confirmation from the vehicle system. The transmitter

mote start activation (transmit-

will automatically send one additional remote start activation

transmitter within a few seconds immedi-

ter button is pressed two times

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

ately following remote engine start shut-

within 3 seconds)

limit or has been exceeded.

down.

One flash following remote

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

start activation (transmitter

transmitter is moved outside of the operating range of the

& Pre-heating or pre-cooling

button is pressed two times

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

the interior of the vehicle

within 3 seconds)

vehicle run cycle.

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

Before exiting the vehicle, set the tem-

transmitter is removed outside of the operating range of the

perature controls to the desired setting

2 flashes every 5 seconds

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

and operation. After the system starts the

vehicle run cycle.

engine, the heater or air conditioning will

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

activate and heat or cool the interior to

3 flashes

system 15-minute timeout, vehicle safety parameter or normal

your setting.

shutdown.

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& Service mode

& Remote transmitter program

confirmation transmitter button will flash

one time.

In service mode, the remote engine start

New transmitters can be programmed to

7. Repeat step 5 for any additional

function is temporarily disabled to prevent

the remote engine start system in the

transmitters (the system will accept up to

the system from unexpectedly starting the

event that a transmitter is lost, stolen,

eight transmitters).

engine while being serviced.

damaged or additional transmitters are

8. The system will exit the transmitter

desired (the system will accept up to eight

To engage or disengage service mode:

learn mode if the key is turned to the

transmitters). New remote engine start

1. Enter the vehicle and close all vehicle

“LOCK” (off) position, the door is closed or

transmitters can be programmed accord-

doors and the trunk/rear gate.

after 2 minutes.

ing to the following procedure.

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

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

position (CVT models)

& System maintenance

door must remain opened throughout the

3. Depress and hold the brake pedal

entire process).

NOTE

4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”

2. Depress and hold the brake pedal.

In the event that the vehicle’s battery is

position

3. Turn the ignition switch to “ON” then

replaced, discharged or disconnected,

5. Press and release the remote engine

“LOCK” (off), back to “ON” then “LOCK”

it will be necessary to start the vehicle

start transmitter “ ” button three times.

(off), back to “ON” then “LOCK” (off), then

a minimum of one time using the key

The system will honk the vehicle’s horn

back to “ON” again and leave the ignition

prior to activating the remote engine

each time the button is pressed.

“ON” throughout the programming pro-

start system. This is required to allow

6. The system will pause for 1 second

cess.

the vehicle electronic systems to re-

then honk the vehicle’s horn three times to

4. The system will flash the side marker

synchronize.

indicate that the service mode has been

lights, tail lights and parking lights and

! Changing the batteries

engaged or honk one time to indicate that

honk the horn three times, indicating that

the service mode has been disengaged.

the system has entered the transmitter

CAUTION

learn mode.

NOTE

5. Press and release the “ ” button on

. Do not let dust, oil or water get on

the transmitter that you want to program.

When taking your vehicle in for service,

or in the remote engine start

6. The system will flash the side marker

it is recommended that you inform the

transmitter when replacing the

lights, tail lights and parking lights and

service personnel that your vehicle is

battery.

honk the horn one time, indicating that the

equipped with a remote engine start

. Be careful not to damage the

system has learned the transmitter. Upon

system.

printed circuit board in the re-

successful programming, the remote start

mote engine start transmitter

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when replacing the battery.

. Be careful not to allow children to

touch the battery and any re-

moved parts; children could

swallow them.

. There is a danger of explosion if

an incorrect replacement battery

is used. Replace only with the

same or equivalent type of bat-

tery.

. Batteries should not be exposed

to excessive heat such as sun-

shine, fire or the like.

1. Remove the small phillips screw lo-

3. Remove the circuit board from the

cated on the back side lower left corner of

bottom half of the case and remove the

The two 3-volt lithium batteries (model

the transmitter.

batteries and replace with new ones. Be

CR-2032) supplied in your remote engine

sure to observe the (+) sign on the old

2. Carefully pry the remote engine start

start transmitter should last approximately

batteries before removing them to ensure

transmitter halves apart using a small flat-

one year, depending on usage. When the

that the new batteries are inserted prop-

head screwdriver.

batteries begin to weaken, you will notice

erly (battery “+” should be pointed away

a decrease in range (distance from the

from the transmitter circuit board on both

vehicle that your remote control operates).

batteries).

Follow the instructions below to change

4. Carefully snap the case halves back

the remote engine start transmitter bat-

together, reinstall the phillips screw and

teries.

test the remote engine start system.

NOTE

. This device complies with Part 15 of

the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of

Industry Canada. Operation is subject

to the following two conditions: (1) This

device may not cause harmful inter-

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Starting and operating/Manual transmission

ference, and (2) this device must

Manual transmission

WARNING

accept any interference received, in-

cluding interference that may cause

. Do not drive the vehicle with the

undesired operation.

clutch disengaged (i.e., when the

Changes or modifications not ex-

clutch pedal is depressed) or

pressly approved by the party respon-

with the shift lever in the neutral

sible for compliance could void the

position. Engine braking has no

user’s authority to operate the equip-

effect in either of these condi-

ment and void warranty.

tions and the risk of an accident

. To comply with the FCC RF expo-

is consequently increased.

sure compliance requirements, no

. Do not engage the clutch (i.e.,

change to the antenna or the device is

release the clutch pedal) sud-

permitted. Any change to the antenna

denly when starting the vehicle.

or the device could result in the device

By doing so the vehicle might

exceeding the RF exposure require-

unexpectedly accelerate or the

ments and void user’s authority to

transmission could malfunction.

The manual transmission is a fully syn-

operate the device.

chromeshed, 5-forward-speed and 1-re-

verse-speed transmission.

CAUTION

The shift pattern is shown on the shift

lever knob. When shifting from 5th gear to

Shift into reverse ONLY when the

reverse gear, first return the shift lever to

vehicle has completely stopped. It

the neutral position then shift into reverse

may cause damage to the transmis-

gear.

sion to try shifting into reverse when

the vehicle is moving.

To change gears, fully depress the clutch

pedal, move the shift lever, and gradually

let up on the clutch pedal.

If it is difficult to shift into gear, put the

transmission in neutral, release the clutch

pedal momentarily, and then try again.

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