Get Starting and operating -> Remote engine start system (dealer option) Guide for Subaru XV SUV Second Generation (2017-2022)

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& When access key fob does

Remote engine start system

do not operate the push-button

not operate properly

ignition switch or open any of the

(dealer option)

doors until the vehicle is stopped

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Refer to <Access key fob 3 if access key

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in a safe location. It is dangerous

fob does not operate properly= F9-17.

because the steering lock may be

WARNING

activated. Stop the vehicle in a

. There are some general precau-

safe place, and contact a

tions when starting the engine.

SUBARU dealer immediately.

Carefully read the precautions

described in <General precau-

CAUTION

tions when starting engine= F7-

For CVT models

. Do not remote start a vehicle in an

. Do not stop the engine while the

enclosed environment (e.g.

select lever is in a position other

closed garage). Prolonged opera-

than the <P= position.

tion of a motor vehicle in an

. If the engine is stopped while the

enclosed environment can cause

select lever is in a position other

a harmful build-up of Carbon

than the <P= position, the power

Monoxide. Carbon Monoxide is

will be in <ACC=. If the vehicle is

harmful to your health. Exposure

left in this condition, the battery

to high levels of Carbon Monox-

may be discharged.

ide can cause headaches, dizzi-

ness or in extreme cases uncon-

sciousness and/or death.

NOTE

Although you can stop the engine by

The remote engine start system allows you

operating the push-button ignition

to start the engine from outside the vehicle.

switch, do not stop the engine during

In addition, the remote engine start system

driving except in an emergency.

can activate the heater or air conditioner,

providing you with a comfortable cabin

upon entry. For more details, refer to the

Owner9s Manual supplement for the re-

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mote engine start system.

. The side marker lights, tail lights, and

! Starting the engine

parking lights flash once.

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NOTE

All vehicle doors (including rear gate)

While the engine is idling via the remote

. The length of time for which it is

and the engine hood must be closed

engine start system, the following phe-

acceptable to allow the engine to

prior to activating the remote engine

nomena will occur.

remain idling may be bound by local

start system. Any open entry point will

. The side marker lights, tail lights, and

laws and regulations. Check the local

prevent starting or cause the engine to

parking lights remain illuminated.

rules when using the remote engine

stop.

start system.

. The fob button flashes once every 3

. When taking your vehicle in for

seconds.

The remote engine start system is acti-

service, it is recommended that you

. The power windows are disabled.

vated by pressing the fob button on your

inform the service personnel that your

remote engine starter transceiver (fob)

If the engine turns over but does not start

vehicle is equipped with a remote

twice within 3 seconds. If the fob is within

(or starts and stalls) the remote engine

engine start system.

operating range of the system and the start

start system will power off and then

request is received, the following phenom-

attempt to start the engine 3 additional

& Remote engine starter trans-

ena will occur.

times. The system will not attempt to

ceiver (fob)

. The fob flashes and beeps once.

restart the engine if it determines a vehicle

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malfunction is preventing starting. If the

. The horn sounds once.

engine does not start after 3 additional

. The side marker lights, tail lights, and

attempts, the remote engine start request

parking lights flash once.

will be aborted.

If the fob is not within range (the user is too

! Stopping the engine

far away from the vehicle), the fob will

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Press and hold the fob button for at least 2

indicate two long flashes without beeping.

seconds to stop the engine. The fob will

The system will check certain safety

flash and beep three times, indicating the

preconditions before starting, and if all

engine has stopped. If the stop request is

conditions are met, the engine will start

not received (for example, if the user is too

within 5 seconds. After the engine starts,

far away from the vehicle), the fob will

the following phenomena will occur.

continue to flash once every 3 seconds.

The system will automatically stop the

. The fob flashes and beeps twice.

Fob button

engine after 15 minutes.

. The horn sounds once.

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NOTE

! Remote start safety features

. If the alarm system is armed at the

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For safety and security reasons, the

time of remote engine starter activation

remote engine start system will prevent

(the security indicator light on the

starting (or stop the engine if running) and

combination meter is flashing), the

sound the horn twice if any of the following

alarm system will remain armed

conditions is detected. In addition, the fob

throughout the remote start run cycle.

will flash and beep 3 times.

. If the alarm system is disarmed at

. The total run-time has exceeded 20

the time of remote engine starter acti-

minutes

vation (the security indicator light on

. The brake pedal is depressed

the combination meter is not flashing),

. A key is in the ignition switch

the alarm system will remain disarmed

. The engine hood is open

throughout the remote start run cycle.

. The engine idle speed exceeds 3,500

! Remote start operation - fob con-

RPM

firmation

. The security alarm is triggered

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Your remote engine starter fob is a

. The select lever is not in the <P= position

bidirectional transceiver that can confirm

(CVT models)

system operation with several different

If the system detects any door (including

visual and audible indications. The fob9s

the rear gate) open during operation, it will

LED-backlit button and internal piezo

prevent starting or stop the engine, and

buzzer will indicate status of the system

sound the horn and flash side marker

using the following flash and beep se-

lights, tail lights, and parking lights 6 times.

quences, provided the fob is within opera-

tional range of the system.

In addition to the items above, if the

vehicle9s engine management system

determines there is a safety risk due to a

vehicle-related problem, the vehicle will

power down and the horn will sound 3

times.

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Fob Indication

Precondition

Meaning

Flash

Beep

Continuous while button is

Fob start button is being pressed

The fob is transmitting an RF signal

held down

1 flash

1 beep

Engine start request received

2 flashes

2 beeps

Engine started successfully

User attempts to start engine by pressing fob

1 flash every 3 sec

Engine idling

button twice within 3 sec

3 flashes

3 beeps

Vehicle is in range but engine not started

2 long flashes

Vehicle not in range (engine not started)

1 flash every 3 sec

Engine idling

Engine idling by remote engine start operation

Engine stopped by system timeout or for safety

3 flashes

3 beeps

reasons (see sections above)

3 flashes

3 beeps

Engine stopped by user request

User attempts to stop engine by pressing and

holding fob button for at least 2 sec.

1 flash every 3 sec

Stop request not received. Engine still idling.

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& Alternate operation method

closed.

! Remote start safety features

for models with <keyless ac-

. The engine hood is closed.

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For detailed information, refer to <Remote

cess with push-button start

. The push-button ignition switch is in the

start safety features= F7-16.

system=

<OFF= position.

& Entering the vehicle while it is

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! When starting the engine

running via remote start

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To start the engine with remote engine

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1. Unlock the vehicle doors using the

start system, briefly press the lock button

keyless access function (if equipped) or

twice within 2 seconds, then press and

remote keyless entry system.

hold the lock button for 3 seconds.

If the vehicle9s doors are unlocked manu-

1. Press the lock button briefly. The

ally using the key, the vehicle9s alarm

hazard warning flashers then flash once

system will trigger (if the alarm system is

and the keyless buzzer chirps once.

armed prior to activating the remote

2. Within 2 seconds, press the lock button

engine start system) and the engine will

briefly again. The hazard warning flashers

turn off. Perform either of the following

then flash once again, and the keyless

procedures to disarm the alarm system.

buzzer chirps once again.

Refer to <Alarm system= F2-24.

Access key fob

. Insert the key into the ignition switch

3. After step 2, immediately press and

1) Lock button

and turn it to the <ON= position (models

hold the lock button. The hazard warning

without <keyless access with push-

flashers then flash three times, and the

An access key fob can be used as the

button start system=)

horn will honk once.

remote engine start transmitter. Operate

. Turn the push-button ignition switch

4. Approximately 3 seconds after step 3,

the lock button to start or stop the engine

to the <ACC= or <ON= position (models

release the lock button. The engine will

as follows.

with <keyless access with push-button

then start successfully.

! Before starting the engine

start system=)

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Before using the remote engine start

. Press any button on the access key

! When stopping the engine

system to start the engine, confirm the

fob/remote keyless entry transmitter.

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Press and hold the lock button to stop the

following conditions.

2. Enter the vehicle.

engine with remote engine start system.

. The select lever is in the <P= position

3. The engine will shut down when any

(CVT models).

door or rear gate is opened.

. All doors including the rear gate are

4. Insert the key into the ignition switch

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and turn to the <START= position to restart

ing to the following procedure.

or after 2 minutes.

the engine.

1. Open the driver9s door (the driver9s

& System maintenance

door must remain opened throughout the

& Entering the vehicle following

entire process).

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NOTE

remote engine start shut-

2. Depress and hold the brake pedal.

For remote engine starter transceiver:

down

3. Turn the ignition switch to <ON= then

In the event that the vehicle9s battery is

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<LOCK=/<OFF=, back to <ON= then <LOCK=/

An alarm trigger may occur if the vehicle is

replaced, discharged or disconnected,

<OFF=, back to <ON= then <LOCK=/<OFF=,

opened by the remote keyless entry

it will be necessary to start the vehicle a

then back to <ON= again and leave the

transmitter within a few seconds immedi-

minimum of one time using the key

ignition <ON= throughout the programming

ately following remote engine start shut-

prior to activating the remote engine

process.

down.

start system. This is required to allow

4. The system will flash the side marker

the vehicle electronic systems to re-

& Pre-heating or pre-cooling

lights, tail lights and parking lights and

synchronize.

honk the horn three times, indicating that

the interior of the vehicle

the system has entered the transmitter

! Changing the battery

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Before exiting the vehicle, set the tem-

learn mode.

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perature controls to the desired setting and

5. Press and release the < = button on

CAUTION

operation. After the system starts the

the transmitter that you want to program.

engine, the heater or air conditioning will

. Do not let dust, oil or water get on

6. The system will flash the side marker

activate and heat or cool the interior to

or in the remote engine start

lights, tail lights and parking lights and

your setting.

transmitter when replacing the

honk the horn one time, indicating that the

battery.

system has learned the transmitter. Upon

& Remote transmitter program

successful programming, the remote start

. Be careful not to damage the

(Remote engine starter

confirmation transmitter button will flash

printed circuit board in the re-

transceiver)

one time.

mote engine start transmitter

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New transmitters can be programmed to

when replacing the battery.

7. Repeat step 5 for any additional

the remote engine start system in the

transmitters (the system will accept up to

. Be careful not to allow children to

event that a transmitter is lost, stolen,

eight transmitters).

touch the battery and any re-

damaged or additional transmitters are

8. The system will exit the transmitter

moved parts; children could

desired (the system will accept up to eight

learn mode if the key is turned to the

swallow them.

transmitters). New remote engine start

<LOCK=/<OFF= position, the door is closed

. There is a danger of explosion if

transmitters can be programmed accord-

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an incorrect replacement battery

is used. Replace only with the

same or equivalent type of bat-

tery.

. Battery should not be exposed to

excessive heat such as sunshine,

fire or the like.

For models with <keyless access with

push-button start system=:

Perform the procedure described in <Re-

placing battery of access key fob= F11-43.

For remote engine starter transceiver:

1. Remove the small phillips screw lo-

The 3-volt lithium battery (model CR-2450)

cated on the back side lower left corner of

supplied in your remote engine start

the transmitter.

transmitter should last approximately one

2. Carefully pry the remote engine start

year, depending on usage. When the

transmitter halves apart using a small flat-

battery begin to weaken, you will notice a

head screwdriver.

decrease in range (distance from the

vehicle that your remote control operates).

Follow the instructions below to change

the remote engine start transmitter battery.

3. Remove the circuit board from the

bottom half of the case and remove the

battery and replace with new one. Be sure

to observe the (+) sign on the old battery

before removing it to ensure that the new

battery is inserted properly (battery <+=

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Manual transmission

should be pointed away from the transmit-

! Canada-spec. models

ter circuit board on battery).

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4. Carefully snap the case halves back

together, reinstall the phillips screw and

test the remote engine start system.

& Certification for remote en-

gine starter

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! U.S.-spec. models

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CAUTION

FCC WARNING

Changes or modifications not ex-

pressly approved by the party re-

The manual transmission is a fully syn-

sponsible for compliance could void

chromeshed, 6-forward-speed and 1-re-

the user9s authority to operate the

verse-speed transmission.

equipment.

The shift pattern is shown on the shift lever

knob.

NOTE

This device complies with part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) This de-

vice may not cause harmful interfer-

ence, and (2) this device must accept

any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired

operation.

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