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to deploy if the vehicle is struck from the side or from behind, or if it rolls onto its side or roof, or if it is involved in a low- speed frontal collision.

First impact

1) 2) Second impact

In an accident where the vehicle is the driver’s impacted more than once, and/or front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) will deploy only once on the first impact.

Example: In the case of a double collision, first with another vehicle, then against a concrete wall in immediate succession, once either or both of the driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags is/are activated on the first impact, it/they will not be activated on the second impact.

The driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags are designed basically not

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& SRS side airbag and SRS

curtain airbag

The SRS side airbag is stored in the door side of each front seat seatback, which bears an “SRS AIRBAG” label. In a moderate to severe side impact the SRS side airbag on the collision, impacted side of the vehicle deploys between the occupant and the door panel and supplements the seatbelt by reducing the impact on the occupant’s chest and waist. The SRS side airbag operates only for front seat occupants. The SRS curtain airbag on each side of the cabin is stored in the roof side (between the front pillar and a point over the rear seat). An “SRS AIRBAG” mark is located at the top of each center pillar. In a moderate to severe side impact collision, the SRS curtain airbag on the impacted side of the vehicle deploys between the occupant and the side window and supplements the seatbelt by reducing the impact on the occupant’s head. In a rollover, SRS curtain airbags on both sides of the vehicle deploy between the occupant and the side window and sup- plement the seatbelt by reducing the impact to the occupant’s head.

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WARNING

The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are designed as only a supplement to the primary protec- tion provided by the seatbelt. They do not do away with the need to fasten seatbelts. It is also important to wear your seatbelt to help avoid injuries that can result when an occupant is not seated in a proper upright position.

WARNING

. Do not sit or lean unnecessarily close to either front door. The SRS side airbag is stored in both front seat seatbacks next to the

door, and it provides protection by deploying rapidly (faster than the blink of an eye) in the event of a side impact collision. However, the force of SRS side airbag deployment may cause injuries if your head or other parts of the body are too close to the SRS side airbag.

. Since your vehicle is equipped with SRS curtain airbags, do not sit or lean unnecessarily close to the front or rear door on either side. Also, do not put your head, arms and hands out of the win- dow. The SRS curtain airbag on each side of the cabin is stored in the roof side (between the front pillar and a point over the rear seat), and it provides protection by deploying rapidly (faster than the blink of an eye) in the event of a side impact or a rollover. How- ever, the force of its deployment may cause injuries if your head is too close to it.

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WARNING

Do not rest your arm on either front door or its internal trim. It could be injured in the event of SRS side airbag deployment.

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WARNING

. Never allow a child to kneel on the front passenger’s seat facing the side window or to wrap his/ her arms around the front seat seatback. In the event of an accident, the force of the SRS side airbag deployment could injure the child seriously be- cause his/her head or arms or other parts of the body are too close to the SRS side airbag. Since your vehicle is also equipped with a front passen- ger’s SRS frontal airbag, children aged 12 and under should be placed in the rear seat anyway and should be properly re- strained at all times.

. Never allow a child to kneel on any passenger’s seat facing the side window or put their head, arms and hands out of the win- dow. In the event of an accident, the force of the SRS curtain airbag deployment could injure the child seriously because his/ her head is close to the SRS curtain airbag.

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WARNING

. Do not attach accessories to the door trim or near either SRS side airbags and do not place objects near the SRS side airbags. In the event of the SRS side airbag deployment, they could be pro- pelled dangerously toward the vehicle’s occupants and cause injuries.

. Do not attach a hands-free micro- phone or any other accessory to a front pillar, a center pillar, a rear pillar, the windshield, a side win- dow, an assist grip, or any other cabin surface that would be near a deploying SRS curtain airbag.

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A hands-free microphone or other accessory in such a loca- tion could be propelled through the cabin with great force by the curtain airbag, or it could prevent correct deployment of the curtain airbag. In either case, the result could be serious injuries.

. Never hang or place coat hangers or other hard or pointed objects near the side windows. If such items are present when the SRS curtain airbags deploy, they could be thrown through the passenger compartment and cause serious injuries. They could also prevent proper opera- tion of the SRS curtain airbags.

WARNING

Do not put any kind of cover or clothes or other objects over either front seatback and do not attach labels or stickers to the front seat surface on or near the SRS side airbag. They could prevent proper deployment of the SRS side airbag, reducing protection available to the front seat’s occupant.

! Operation

The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag can function only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. The driver’s and front passenger’s SRS side airbags and SRS curtain airbags

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deploy independently of each other since each has its own impact sensor. There- fore, they may not both deploy in the same accident. Also, the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deploys independently of the driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags in the steering wheel and instrument panel.

force,

If one of

the center pillar

An impact sensor, which senses impact force, is located in each of the left and right center pillars and rear wheel houses. Another impact sensor, which also senses impact is located under the rear center seat. In addition, a rollover sensor is located inside the airbag control mod- impact ule. sensors and the impact sensor that is to- located under the rear center seat gether sense an impact force above a predetermined level in a side collision, the control module causes both the SRS side airbag and curtain airbag on the impacted side to inflate regardless of whether the rear wheel house impact sensor on the same side senses an impact. If one of the rear wheel house impact sensors and the impact sensor that is located under the rear center seat together sense a suffi- ciently strong impact the control module causes only the SRS curtain airbag on the impacted side to inflate. If the rollover sensor detects rollover of the

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vehicle, the control module inflates the curtain airbags. After the deployment, the SRS side airbag immediately starts to deflate. The time required from detection of an impact to deflation of an SRS side airbag after deployment is shorter than the blink of an eye. The SRS curtain airbags remain inflated for a while following deployment then slowly deflates.

The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbags deploy even when no one occu- pies the seat on the side on which an impact is applied.

When the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbags deploy, a sudden, fairly loud inflation noise will be heard and some smoke will be released. These occur- rences are a normal result of the deploy- ment. This smoke does not indicate a fire in the vehicle.

CAUTION

Do not touch the SRS side airbag system components around the front seat seatback with bare hands right after deployment. Doing so can cause burns because the compo- nents can be very hot as a result of deployment.

After deployment, do not touch any part of the SRS curtain airbag system (from the front pillar to the part of the roof side over the rear seat). Doing so can cause burns because the components can be very hot as a result of deployment.

The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbags are designed to deploy in the event of an accident involving a moderate to severe side impact collision. Also, in the case of a rollover, the SRS curtain airbags deploy. They are basically not designed to deploy in a lesser side impact. Also, they are basically not designed to deploy in frontal or rear impacts because SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deploy- ment would not help the occupant in those situations. Each SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbags are designed to function on a one- time-only basis.

SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deployment depend on the level of force experienced in the passenger compart- ment during a side impact collision. That level differs from one type of collision to another, and it may have no bearing on the visible damage done to the vehicle itself. Also, the SRS curtain airbags deploy depending on the vehicle’s position

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and inclination at the time of the rollover. ! Example of the type of accident in which the SRS side airbag will most likely deploy.

A severe side impact near the front seat activates the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag.

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! Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS curtain airbag will most

likely deploy.

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1) A severe side impact near the front seat or the rear seat activates the SRS curtain airbag. The vehicle rolls onto its side or the roof. If the angle of vehicle tip-up is marginal or if the skidding vehicle’s tires hit a curbstone laterally.

2) 3)

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! Examples of the types of accidents in which it is possible that the SRS side

airbag and the SRS curtain airbag will deploy.

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1) Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard

surface Falling into or jumping over a deep hole Landing hard or vehicle falling

2) 3)

It is possible that the SRS side and curtain airbags will deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustra- tion.

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! Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag is unlikely to

deploy.

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1)

2)

3)

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The vehicle is involved in an oblique side-on impact. The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact in an area outside the vicinity of the passenger compartment. The vehicle strikes a telephone pole or similar object. The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact from a motorcycle. The vehicle rolls onto its side or roof.

There are many types of collisions which might not necessarily require SRS side airbag deployment. In the event of acci- dents like those illustrated, the SRS side airbag may not deploy depending on the level of accident forces involved.

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1)

2)

3)

The vehicle is involved in an oblique side-on impact. The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact in an area outside the vicinity of the passenger compartment. The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact from a motorcycle.

There are many types of collisions which might not necessarily require SRS curtain airbag deployment. In the event of acci- dents like those illustrated, the SRS curtain airbag may not deploy depending on the level of accident forces involved.

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! Examples of the types of accidents

in which the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag will basically not deploy.

2)

The vehicle is struck from behind.

The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are basically not designed to deploy if the vehicle is involved in a frontal collision or is struck from behind. Exam- ples of such accidents are illustrated.

and SRS curtain airbag are activated on the first impact, they will not be activated on the second. ! Example of the type of accident in

which the SRS curtain airbag will basically not deploy.

1)

The vehicle is involved in frontal collision with another vehicle (moving or station- ary).

The SRS curtain airbags are not basically designed to deploy if the vehicle pitches end over end.

First impact

1) 2) Second impact A) SRS curtain airbag B) SRS side airbag

In an accident where the vehicle is struck from the side more than once, the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deploy only once on the first impact.

Example: In the case of a double side impact collision, first with one vehicle and immediately followed by another from the same direction, once the SRS side airbag

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& SRS airbag system monitors

while the vehicle is being driven. The SRS airbag system warning light “AIR- BAG” will show normal system operation by lighting for approximately 6 seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.

The following components are monitored by the indicator: . Front sub sensor

– Right-hand side – Left-hand side

. Airbag control module (including im- pact and rollover sensors) . Frontal airbag module

– Driver’s side – Front passenger’s side

. Side airbag sensor

– Center pillar right-hand side – Center pillar left-hand side

. Side airbag module

– Driver’s side – Front passenger’s side

. Curtain airbag sensor

– Rear wheel house right-hand side – Rear wheel house left-hand side

. Curtain airbag module

– Right-hand side – Left-hand side

. Satellite safing sensor (under the rear center seat)

Type A

Type B

A diagnostic system continually monitors the readiness of the SRS airbag system (including front seatbelt pretensioners)

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. Seatbelt pretensioner

– Driver’s side – Front passenger’s side

tension

. Seatbelt buckle switch (front passen- ger’s side) . Front passenger’s seatbelt sensor . Front passenger’s occupant detection system weight sensor . Front passenger’s occupant detection control module . Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicator . All related wiring

WARNING

If the warning light exhibits any of the following conditions, there may be a malfunction in the seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS airbag system. Immediately take your vehi- cle to your nearest SUBARU dealer to have the system checked. Unless checked and properly repaired, the seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS airbag will not operate properly in the event of a collision, which may increase the risk of injury. . Flashing or flickering of the warn-

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. No illumination of

the warning light when the ignition switch is first turned to the “ON” position the

. Continuous illumination of

warning light

. Illumination of the warning light

while driving

& SRS airbag system servicing

WARNING

. When discarding an airbag mod- ule or scrapping the entire vehi- cle damaged by a collision, con- sult your SUBARU dealer.

. The SRS airbag has no user- serviceable parts. Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS airbag system. For required servicing of the SRS airbag, consult your nearest SUBARU dealer. Tamper- ing with or disconnecting the system’s wiring could result in accidental inflation of the SRS airbag or could make the system inoperative, which may result in serious injury.

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CAUTION

If you need service or repair in areas indicated in the following list, have the work performed by an author- ized SUBARU dealer. The SRS air- bag control module, impact sensors and airbag modules are stored in these areas. . Under the center console . On both the right and left sides at

the front of the vehicle

. Steering wheel and column and

nearby areas

. Top of the dashboard on front passenger’s side and nearby areas

. Each front seat and nearby area . Inside each center pillar . In each roof side (from the front pillar to a point over the rear seat) . Between the rear seat cushion and rear wheel house on each side

. Under the rear center seat

In the event that the SRS airbag is deployed, replacement of the system should be performed only by an author- ized SUBARU dealer. When the compo-

nents of the SRS airbag system are replaced, use only genuine SUBARU parts. NOTE In the following cases, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. . The front part of the vehicle was involved in an accident in which only the driver’s SRS frontal airbag or both driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags did not deploy. . The pad of the steering wheel, the cover over the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag, or either roof side (from the front pillar to a point over the rear seat) is scratched, cracked, or other- wise damaged. . Center pillar, rear wheel house or rear sub frame, or an area near these parts, was involved in an accident in which the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag did not deploy. . The fabric or leather of either front seatback is cut, frayed, or otherwise damaged. . The rear part of the vehicle was involved in an accident in which no SRS airbag was deployed.

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& Precautions against vehicle

modification

WARNING

To avoid accidental activation of the system or rendering the system inoperative, which may result in serious injury, no modifications should be made to any components or wiring of the SRS airbag system. This includes the following modifi- cations. . Installation of custom steering

wheels

. Attachment of additional materials to the dashboard . Installation of custom seats . Replacement of seat

fabric or

trim

leather

. Installation of additional fabric or

leather on the front seat

. Attachment of a hands-free mi- crophone or any other accessory to a front pillar, a center pillar, a rear pillar, the windshield, a side window, an assist grip, or any other cabin surface that would be near a deploying SRS curtain airbag.

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etc.) other than genuine SUBARU accessory parts to the side body.

Always consult your SUBARU dealer if you want to install any accessory parts on your vehicle.

. Installation of additional electri- cal/electronic equipment such as a mobile two-way radio on or near the SRS airbag system components and/or wiring is not advisable. This could interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system.

CAUTION

Do not perform any of the following modifications. Such modifications can interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system. . Attachment of any equipment (bush bar, winches, snow plow, skid plate, etc.) other than genu- ine SUBARU accessory parts to the front end.

. Modification of

the suspension

system or front end structure.

. Installation of a tire of different size and construction from the tires specified on the vehicle placard attached to the driver’s door pillar or specified for indivi- dual vehicle models in this Own- er’s Manual.

. Attachment of any equipment (side steps or side sill protectors,

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Keys and doors

Keys ..................................................................... 2-2
Key number plate................................................ 2-2
Immobilizer .......................................................... 2-2
Security ID plate.................................................. 2-3
Security indicator light ........................................ 2-3
Key replacement ................................................. 2-3
Door locks ........................................................... 2-4
Locking and unlocking from the outside .............. 2-4
Locking and unlocking from the inside ................ 2-5
Battery drainage prevention function ................... 2-5
Power door locking switches............................. 2-6
Key lock-in prevention function ........................... 2-7
Remote keyless entry system ............................ 2-7
Locking the doors ............................................... 2-8
Unlocking the doors ............................................ 2-9
Unlocking the rear gate ....................................... 2-9
Illuminated entry ................................................. 2-9
Vehicle finder function......................................... 2-9
Sounding a panic alarm...................................... 2-10
Selecting turn signal lights operation.................. 2-10
Selecting audible signal operation ...................... 2-10
Replacing the battery ......................................... 2-10
Replacing lost transmitters ................................. 2-11

Alarm system ..................................................... System operation............................................... Activating and deactivating the alarm system ..... If you have accidentally triggered the alarm

system ............................................................ Arming the system ............................................ Disarming the system ........................................ Valet mode ........................................................ Passive arming.................................................. Tripped sensor identification .............................. Shock sensors (dealer option)............................ Child safety locks .............................................. Windows............................................................. Power window operation by driver ..................... Power window operation by passengers............. Initialization of power window (type A) ............... Rear gate ............................................................ Moonroof (if equipped)...................................... To open the moonroof ....................................... To close the moonroof ....................................... Anti-entrapment function.................................... Sun shade .........................................................

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Keys

glove box locked when you leave your vehicle and valet key at a parking facility.

Immobilizer

CAUTION

CAUTION

Do not attach a large key holder or key case to either key. If it bangs against your knees while you are driving, it could turn the ignition switch from the “ON” position to the “Acc” or “LOCK” position, thereby stopping the engine.

& Key number plate The key number is stamped on the key number plate attached to the key set. Write down the key number and keep it in another safe place, not in the vehicle. This number is needed to make a replacement key if you lose your key or lock it inside the vehicle.

For information on making replacement keys for vehicles with the immobilizer system, refer to “Security ID plate” F2-3.

1) Master key (black) 2) Submaster key (black) 3) Valet key (gray) 4) Key number plate 5) Security ID plate

Three types of keys are provided for your vehicle: Master key, submaster key and valet key.

The master key and submaster key fit all locks on your vehicle. . Ignition switch . Driver’s door . Glove box

The valet key fits only the ignition switch and driver’s door lock. You can keep the

FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not ex- pressly approved by the party re- sponsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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. Even if an unregistered key fits into the ignition switch and can be turned to the “START” position, the engine will automatically stop after several seconds.

the transponder

Each immobilizer key contains a trans- in which the key’s ID code is ponder stored. When a key is inserted into the ignition switch and turned to the “ON” position, transmits the key’s ID code to the immobilizer system’s receiver. the transmitted ID code matches the ID code registered in the immobilizer system, the system allows the engine to be started. Since the ID code is transmitted and acted upon almost in-

If

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stantly, the immobilizer system does not impede normal starting of the engine. If the engine fails to start, pull out the key once before trying again. Refer to “Ignition switch” F3-3. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-Gen of IC 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.

CAUTION

. Do not place the key under direct sunlight or anywhere it may become hot.

. Do not get the key wet. If the key gets wet, wipe it dry with a cloth immediately.

NOTE To protect your vehicle from theft, please pay close attention to the fol- lowing security precautions. . Never leave your vehicle unattended with its keys inside. . Before leaving your vehicle, close all

windows and the moonroof, and lock the doors and rear gate. . Do not leave spare keys or any record of your key number in the vehicle.

integrated unit, and combination meter. & Security indicator light Refer to “Security indicator light” F3-23.

& Security ID plate

1) Key number plate 2) Security ID plate

The security ID is stamped on the security ID plate attached to the key set. Write down the security ID and keep it in another safe place, not in the vehicle. This number is needed to make a replace- ment key if you lose your key or lock it inside the vehicle. This number is also needed for replace- ment or repair of the engine control unit,

& Key replacement Your key number plate and security ID 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. Up to four keys can be registered for use with one vehicle. For security, all the keys registered with your vehicle’s immobilizer system will have their ID codes erased and re- registered when a new key is made. Therefore, all of your vehicle’s keys must be presented when a new key is regis- tered. Any key that is not re-registered when a new key is made cannot be used after the other keys are re-registered. For information on replacement keys and on the registration of keys with your immo- bilizer system, contact your SUBARU dealer. NOTE is equipped with the A vehicle that remote engine start system as a dealer option can register up to three keys for

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use with one vehicle.

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Door locks & Locking and unlocking from

the outside

NOTE If you unlock the driver’s door with a key and open the door while the alarm system is armed, the alarm system is triggered and the vehicle’s horn sounds. In this case, perform any of the following operations: . Press any button on the remote transmitter. . Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.

To lock the driver’s door from the outside with the key, turn the key toward the rear. To unlock the door, turn the key toward the front.

For details about refer to “Alarm system” F2-15.

the alarm system,

Pull the outside door handle to open an unlocked door.

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doors from the outside without the key. & Locking and unlocking from

the inside

1) Rotate the lock lever rearward. 2) Close the door.

To lock the door from the outside without the key, rotate the lock lever rearward and then close the door.

To lock the door from the outside using the power door locking switch, push the front side of the switch (“LOCK” side) and then close the door. In this case, all closed doors and the rear gate are locked at the same time.

Always make sure that all doors and the rear gate are locked before leaving your vehicle. NOTE Make sure that you do not leave the key inside the vehicle when locking the

Lock

1) 2) Unlock

To lock the door from the inside, rotate the lock lever rearward. To unlock the door from the inside, rotate the lock lever forward.

The red mark on the lock lever appears when the door is unlocked.

Pull the inside door handle to open an unlocked door.

Always make sure that all doors and the rear gate are closed before starting to drive.

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WARNING

Keep all doors locked when you drive, especially when small chil- dren are in your vehicle. Along with the proper use of seat- belts and child restraints, locking the doors reduces the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in an accident. It also helps prevent passengers from falling out if a door is acciden- tally opened, and intruders from unexpectedly opening doors and entering your vehicle.

& Battery drainage prevention

function

lights will

the interior

If a door or the rear gate is not completely closed, remain illuminated as a result. However, several lights are automatically turned off by the battery drainage prevention function to prevent the battery from discharging. The following interior lights are affected by this function.

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Item

Switch position

Automatically turning

off

Map lights

OFF*1

Dome light DOOR

Ignition switch light

Door step lights

Cargo area light

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DOOR

Approximately 20

minutes later

Approximately 20

minutes later

Approximately 20

minutes later

None*2

None*2

NOTE . The factory setting (default setting) for this function is set as “operational”. . When leaving the vehicle, please make sure that all doors and the rear gate are completely closed. . The battery drainage prevention function does not operate while the key is in the ignition switch.

*1: The map lights can be controlled by the battery drainage prevention function only when the map light switches are in the OFF position and the door interlock switch is in the DOOR position. For the switch positions, refer to “Map light” F6-3. *2: The door step lights and the cargo area light are not affected by the battery drainage prevention function, so the lights do not turn off automatically. To turn off is necessary that each door and the rear gate are completely closed.

the lights,

it

The operational/non-operational setting of this function can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer to change the setting.

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Power door locking switches

Lock

1) 2) Unlock

All doors and the rear gate can be locked and unlocked by the power door locking switches located at the driver’s side and the front passenger’s side doors.

To lock the doors, push the front side of the switch. To unlock the doors, push the rear side of the switch.

When you close the doors after you set the door locks, the doors remain locked. NOTE Make sure that you do not leave the key inside the vehicle before locking the

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NOTE When leaving the vehicle, make sure you are holding the key before locking the doors.

doors from the outside using the power door locking switches.

& Key lock-in prevention func-

tion

This function prevents the doors from being locked with the key still in the ignition switch. ! Behavior with key lock-in preven-

tion function operational

With the driver’s door open, the doors are automatically kept unlocked even if the front side of the power door locking switch is pressed. ! Behavior with key lock-in preven-

tion function non-operational

. If the lock lever is turned to the rear (“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 driver’s door vehicle, the door is locked.

the spare key is used to lock the the

from the outside of

The setting of this function to operational/ non-operational status can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact a SUBARU dealer for details.

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Remote keyless entry system

CAUTION

. Do not expose the remote trans- mitter to severe shocks, such as those experienced as a result of dropping or throwing.

. Do not take the remote transmit- ter apart except when replacing the battery.

. Do not get the remote transmitter wet. If it gets wet, wipe it dry with a cloth immediately.

. When you carry the remote trans- mitter on an airplane, do not press the button of the remote transmitter while in the airplane. When any button of the remote transmitter is pressed, radio waves are sent and may affect the operation of the airplane. When you carry the remote trans- mitter in a bag on an airplane, take measures to prevent the buttons of the remote transmitter from being pressed.

. FCC WARNING

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

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& Locking the doors

equipment emitting strong radio waves such as a power plant, broadcast station, TV tower, or remote controller of home electronic appliances.

The keyless entry system does not oper- ate when the key is inserted in the ignition switch.

: Rear gate unlock button : Unlock/disarm button

: Lock/arm button

A: Panic button 1) Front 2) Back

Press the “ ” button to lock all doors and the rear gate. An electronic chirp will sound once and the turn signal lights will flash once. If any of the doors or the rear gate is not fully closed, an electronic chirp will sound five times and the turn signal lights will flash five times to alert you that the doors or the rear gate are not properly closed. When you close the door, it will automa- tically lock and then an electronic chirp will sound once and the turn signal lights will flash once.

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responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of IC the FCC Rules and RSS-Gen of 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.

Two transmitters are provided for your vehicle.

The keyless entry system has the follow- ing functions. . Locking and unlocking the doors and rear gate without a key . Unlocking the rear gate without a key . Sounding a panic alarm . Arming and disarming the alarm sys- tem. For detailed information, to “Alarm system” F2-15. The operable distance of the keyless entry system is approximately 30 feet (10
meters). However, this distance will vary depending on environmental conditions. The system’s operable distance will be shorter in areas near a facility or electronic

refer

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& Unlocking the doors

& Unlocking the rear gate

Press the “ ” button to unlock the driver’s door. An electronic chirp will sound twice and the turn signal lights will flash twice. To unlock all doors and the rear gate, briefly press the “ ” button a second time within 5 seconds. NOTE If the interval between the first and second presses of the “ ” button (for unlocking of all of the doors and the rear gate) is extremely short, the sys- tem may not respond.

” button unlocks the rear

Pressing the “ gate. An electronic chirp will sound twice and the turn signal lights will flash twice.

illuminate when the “

& Illuminated entry The interior (dome) light and the map light ” button is will pressed. These lights stay illuminated for approximately 30 seconds if any of the doors or the rear gate is not opened. the “ ” button is pressed before 30
If these lights will seconds have elapsed, turn off. The lights must be set to the DOOR position in order for this function to operate. A SUBARU dealer can change the illumi-

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nation period setting of the interior light in accordance with your preference. Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for details.

& Vehicle finder function 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 turn signal lights to flash three times. NOTE If the interval between presses is too short when you press the “ ” button three times, the system may not re- spond to the signals from the remote transmitter.

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& Sounding a panic alarm

A “PANIC” button is located on the back of the transmitter. To activate the alarm, press the “PANIC” button once. The horn will sound and the turn signal lights will flash. To deactivate the panic alarm, press any button on the remote transmitter. Unless a button on the remote is pressed, the alarm will be deactivated after approximately 30
seconds.

& Selecting turn signal lights

operation

When the remote keyless entry system is used, the turn signal lights flash. However, the turn signal lights flashing operational/

non-operational setting can be changed. Models with genuine SUBARU naviga- tion system: The setting can be changed using the navigation monitor. For details, refer to the Owner’s Manual Supplement for the navi- gation system. Models without genuine SUBARU navi- gation system: The setting can be changed by your SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer for details.

& Selecting audible signal op-

eration

in the driver’s seat and shut all

Using an electronic chirp, the system will give you an audible signal when the doors lock and unlock. If desired, you may turn the audible signal off. Do the following to deactivate the audible signal. You can also use the same steps to restore the function. 1. Sit doors and the rear gate. 2. Hold down the UNLOCK side of the power door locking switch. 3. While holding down the “UNLOCK” side of the power door locking switch, pull the key out and re-insert it into the ignition switch at least 6 times within 10 seconds after step 2.

4. Open and close the driver’s door once within 10 seconds after step 3. 5. The turn signal lights flash 3 times to indicate completion of the setting.

You may have the above settings done by your SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer for details. For models with a genuine SUBARU navigation sys- tem, the settings can be changed using the navigation monitor. For details, refer to the Owner’s Manual Supplement for the navigation system. & Replacing the battery

CAUTION

. Do not let dust, oil or water get on or in the transmitter when repla- cing the battery. . Be careful not

to damage the printed circuit board in the trans- mitter 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-

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tery.

. Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sun- shine, fire or the like.

transmitter

When the transmitter battery begins to get weak, range will begin to decrease. Replace the battery as soon as possible. To replace the battery:

2. Remove the old battery from the holder.

1. Open the transmitter case using a flat- head screwdriver.

1) Negative (−) side facing up

3. Replace with a new battery (type CR2025 or equivalent) making sure to install the new battery with the negative

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(−) side facing up. 4. Refit the removed half of the transmit- ter case.

After the battery is replaced, the trans- mitter must be synchronized with the keyless entry system’s control unit. Press either the “ ” or “ ” button six times to synchronize the unit. & Replacing lost transmitters to If you lose a transmitter or want purchase additional transmitters (up to four can be programmed), you should re- program all of your transmitters for secur- ity reasons. It is recommended that you have your dealer program all of your transmitters into your system. ! Programming the transmitters The keyless entry system is equipped with a special code learning feature that allows you to program new transmitter codes into the system or to delete old ones. The system can learn up to four unique transmitter codes. The four transmitter codes may be the same or different.

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Programming transmitter codes into system:

Bag containing transmitter

program the transmitter’s code (identifica- tion number) into the system. A label showing the code is affixed to the bag containing the transmitter, and another is affixed to the circuit board inside the transmitter. If there is no bag, open the transmitter case and make a note of the eight-digit number. Program the number into the system in accordance with the following procedure: 1. Firmly close the doors and the rear gate. 2. Open the driver’s door, sit on the driver’s seat, and close the door. 3. Perform the following steps within 45
seconds.

Transmitter circuit board

To register a new transmitter with the keyless entry system, it is necessary to

(1) Open and close the driver’s door once.

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1) ON 2)

LOCK

(2) Insert the key into the ignition switch, then turn it from the “LOCK” position to the “ON” position 10 times within 15 seconds.

NOTE . When you complete step (2), an electronic tone will sound once. . If you do not perform steps (1) and (2) within 45 seconds, an error will occur. Neither an electronic tone nor the buzzer will sound, and the interior lamp will not flash. In this event, per- form the whole procedure again begin- ning with part 1. 4. Open and close the door once within 15 seconds.

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NOTE . When part 4 of the procedure is completed, an electronic tone will sound for 30 seconds. . If you do not perform the operations in part 4 within 15 seconds, an error will occur and the electronic tone will not sound. In this event, perform the registration steps again beginning with part 3 of the procedure.

NOTE . The electronic tone will stop sound- ing when you start entering the num- ber. . If you do not start entering the number using the lock switch before the electronic tone stops sounding, an error will occur. In this event, perform the registration steps again beginning with part 3 of the procedure. . If the interval between one push of the switch and the next exceeds 5
seconds, an error will occur. In this event, perform the procedure again beginning with part 4. If an error occurs six times, perform the procedure again starting with part 3.

5. Before the electronic tone stops sounding, push the lock side of the power door lock switch the same number of times as the leftmost digit of the transmit- ter code. For example, push the lock switch eight times if the leftmost digit of the code is 8.

6. When you have finished entering the number, push the unlock side of the lock

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the remaining digits of

switch within 5 seconds. NOTE . An electronic tone will sound. . If you push the unlock side of the lock switch when more than 5 seconds have passed, an error will occur. In this event, perform the procedure again beginning with part 4. If an error occurs six times, perform the procedure again starting with part 3. 7. Perform parts 5 and 6 of the procedure for each of the transmitter code beginning with the sec- ond digit (counting from the left) and finishing with the eighth digit. NOTE . When you finish entering the eighth digit, an electronic tone will sound for 30 seconds. . If the interval between one push of the switch and the next exceeds 5
seconds, an error will occur. In this event, perform the procedure again beginning with part 4. If an error occurs six times, perform the procedure again starting with part 3. 8. Before the electronic tone stops sounding, use the power door lock switch to reenter the transmitter code beginning with the leftmost digit.

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11. Test every registered transmitter confirm correct operation.

to

system, allowing them unauthorized access to your vehicle.

lost

four times.

! Deleting old transmitter codes The control unit of the keyless entry system has four memory locations to store transmitter codes, giving it the ability to operate with up to four transmitters. When you lose a transmitter, the lost transmit- ter’s code remains in the memory. For security reasons, transmitter codes should be deleted from the memory. To delete old transmitter codes, program four transmitter codes into the system. If you have only one current transmitter, program it If you have two current transmitters, program each one twice. If you have three current transmit- ters, program two of them once and the third one twice. This process will leave only current transmitter codes in the system’s memory. NOTE Make sure no one else is operating their keyless entry system within range of your vehicle when programming transmitters. If someone else were to operate their remote transmitter while you are programming your transmit- ters, it is possible that their transmitter code will be programmed into your

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NOTE If you do not start entering the number using the lock switch before the elec- tronic tone stops sounding, an error will occur. In this event, perform the procedure again beginning with part 3. 9. When you have finished entering the code a second time, an electronic tone will sound for 1 second and automatic door locking and unlocking operation will take place once to indicate completion of registration, provided the code entered the second time is identical to that entered the first time. NOTE If the code entered the second time is not identical to the code entered the first time, an error will occur. In this event, perform the procedure again beginning with part 5. If an error occurs five times, perform the procedure again starting with part 3. 10. If you wish to program another trans- mitter code into the system (up to four transmitter codes can be programmed into the system), perform the procedure begin- ning with part 4. When you have finished programming all of the necessary trans- mitter codes into the system, remove the key from the ignition switch.

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closed while the horn is sounding, the horn will stop sounding with a delay of up to 30 seconds.

The alarm is triggered by: . Opening any of the doors or the rear gate . Physical impact to the vehicle, such as forced entry (only vehicles with shock sensors (dealer option)) NOTE The alarm system can be set to trigger the illumination of the following interior lights. . Dome light (illuminates only when the dome light switch is in the “DOOR” position) . Map lights (illuminate only when the door interlock switch is in the “DOOR” position)

The notifications regarding the dome light and the map lights are deactivated as the factory setting. A SUBARU dealer can activate the system. Contact your SUBARU dealer for details.

Alarm system

The alarm system helps to protect your vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn sounds and the turn signal lights flash if someone attempts to break into your vehicle. The starter motor is also inter- rupted to prevent starting the vehicle without a key.

The system can be armed and disarmed with the remote transmitter. The system does not operate when the key is inserted into the ignition switch. Your vehicle’s alarm system has been set for activation at the time of shipment from the factory. You can set the system for deactivation yourself or have it done by your SUBARU dealer.

& System operation The alarm system will give the following alarms when triggered. . The vehicle’s horn will sound for 30
seconds. . The turn signal seconds.

lights will flash for 30

If any of the doors or the rear gate remains open after the 30-second period, the horn will continue to sound for a maximum of 3
minutes. If the door or the rear gate is

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& Activating and deactivating

the alarm system

to

in the driver’s seat and shut all

To change the setting of your vehicle’s alarm system for activation or deactiva- tion, do the following. 1. Disarm the alarm system. Refer “Disarming the system” F2-17. 2. Sit doors and the rear gate. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position. 4. Hold down the UNLOCK side 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.

If the system was previously activated: The odometer/trip meter screen displays “AL oF” and the horn sounds twice, indicating that the system is now deacti- vated.

If the system was previously deacti- vated: The odometer/trip meter screen displays “AL on” and the horn sounds once, indicating that the system is now acti- vated.

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NOTE You may have the above setting change done by your SUBARU dealer. & If you have accidentally trig-

gered the alarm system

! To stop the alarm Do any of the following operations: . Press any button on the remote trans- mitter. . Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.

& Arming the system ! To arm the system using remote

transmitter

1. Close all windows and the moonroof (if equipped). 2. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. Open the doors and get out of vehicle. 4. Make sure that locked. 5. Close all doors and the rear gate.

the engine hood is

the

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: Press to Arm the system.

: Press to Disarm the system.

Type A

Type B

6. Briefly press the “ ” button (for less than 2 seconds). All doors and the rear gate will lock, an electronic chirp will sound once, the turn signal lights will flash once, and the security indicator light will start flashing rapidly. After rapid flashing for 30 seconds (standby time), the security indicator light will then flash slowly (twice approximately every 2 seconds), indicat- ing that the system has been armed for surveillance.

If any of the doors or the rear gate is not fully closed, an electronic chirp sounds five times, the turn signal lights flash five times to alert you that the doors or the rear gate are not properly closed. When you close the door, the system will automati- cally arm and the doors will be automati-

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cally locked. ! To arm the system using power

door locking switches

1. Close all windows. 2. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. Open the doors and get out of vehicle. 4. Make sure that locked. 5. Close the doors and the rear gate but leave only the driver’s door or the front passenger’s door open.

the engine hood is

the

6. Push the front side (“LOCK” side) of the power door locking switch to set the door locks. 7. Close the door. An electronic chirp will sound once, the turn signal lights will flash

once and the indicator lights will start flashing rapidly. After rapid flashing for 30
seconds (standby time), the indicator lights will then flash slowly (twice approxi- mately every 2 seconds), indicating that the system has been armed for surveil- lance.

NOTE . The system can be armed even if the engine hood, the windows and/or moonroof (if equipped) are open. Al- ways 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. . The system is in the standby mode for a 30-second period after locking the doors with the remote transmitter. The security indicator light will flash at short intervals during this period. . If any of the following actions are done during the standby period, the system will not switch to the surveil- lance state.

– Doors are unlocked using the remote transmitter. – Any door (including the rear gate) is opened.

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– Ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.

& Disarming the system Briefly press the “ ” button (for less than 2 seconds) on the remote transmitter. The driver’s door will unlock, an electronic chirp will sound twice, the turn signal lights will flash twice. The flashing of the security indicator light will then change slowly (once approximately every 3 sec- onds from twice approximately every 2
seconds), indicating that the alarm system has been disarmed. NOTE After disarming the alarm system, briefly press the “ ” button a second time within 5 seconds to unlock all other doors and the rear gate. ! Emergency disarming If you cannot disarm the system using the transmitter is lost, broken or the transmitter battery is too weak), you can disarm the system without using the transmitter as follows. . Turn the ignition switch from the “LOCK” to the “ON” position with a registered key.

the transmitter

(i.e.

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& Valet mode When you choose the valet mode, the alarm system does not operate. In valet mode, the remote transmitter is used only for locking and unlocking the doors and rear gate and panic activation.

To enter the valet mode, change the setting of your vehicle’s alarm system for deactivation mode. Refer to “Activating and deactivating the alarm system” F2- 15. The security indicator light will con- tinue to flash once every 3 seconds indicating that the system is in the valet mode.

To exit valet mode, change the setting of your vehicle’s alarm system for activation mode. Refer to “Activating and deactivat- ing the alarm system” F2-15.

& Passive arming When passive arming mode has been programmed by the dealer, arming of the system is automatically accomplished without using the remote transmitter. Note that in this mode, DOORS MUST BE MANUALLY LOCKED. ! To enter the passive mode If you wish to program the passive arming mode, have it done by your SUBARU dealer.

! Arming the system

CAUTION

In passive mode, the system will automatically activate the alarm but WILL NOT automatically lock the doors. In order to lock the doors you must either lock them as in- dicated in step 4 below or with the key once they have been closed. Failure to lock the doors manually will result in a higher security risk.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.

1) ON 2)

LOCK

2. Turn the ignition switch from “ON” to

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“LOCK” position and remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. Open the doors and get out of vehicle.

the

4. Before closing the doors, lock all doors with the inside door lock levers. 5. Close the doors. The system will automatically arm after 1 minute.

In the passive mode, the system can also be armed with the remote transmitter or with the power door locking switches. If the remote transmitter or power door locking switch is used to lock the vehicle, arming will take place immediately regard- less of whether or not the passive mode has been selected.

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” button on the transmitter.

! Disarming the system To disarm the system, briefly press the “ & Tripped sensor identification The security indicator light flashes when the alarm system has been triggered. Also, the number of flashes indicates the location of unauthorized intrusion or the