2011 Subaru Forester Owners Manual

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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 – CONTINUED – 北米Model "A8160BE-B" EDITED: 2010/ 10/ 14 2-4 Keys and doors use with one vehicle. Black plate (90,1) 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. 北米Model "A8160BE-B" EDITED: 2010/ 10/ 14 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. Black plate (91,1) Keys and doors 2-5 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. – CONTINUED – 北米Model "A8160BE-B" EDITED: 2010/ 10/ 14 2-6 Keys and doors Item Switch position Automatically turning off Map lights OFF*1 Dome light DOOR Ignition switch light Door step lights Cargo area light — — 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. Black plate (92,1) 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 北米Model "A8160BE-B" EDITED: 2010/ 10/ 14 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. Black plate (93,1) Keys and doors 2-7 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 – CONTINUED – 北米Model "A8160BE-B" EDITED: 2010/ 10/ 14 Black plate (94,1) & 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. 2-8 Keys and doors 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 北米Model "A8160BE-B" EDITED: 2010/ 10/ 14 & 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- Black plate (95,1) Keys and doors 2-9 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. – CONTINUED – 北米Model "A8160BE-B" EDITED: 2010/ 10/ 14 Black plate (96,1) 2-10 Keys and doors & 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- 北米Model "A8160BE-B" EDITED: 2010/ 10/ 14 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 Black plate (97,1) Keys and doors 2-11 (−) 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. – CONTINUED – 北米Model "A8160BE-B" EDITED: 2010/ 10/ 14 2-12 Keys and doors 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. Black plate (98,1) 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. 北米Model "A8160BE-B" EDITED: 2010/ 10/ 14 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 Black plate (99,1) Keys and doors 2-13 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. – CONTINUED – 北米Model "A8160BE-B" EDITED: 2010/ 10/ 14 Black plate (100,1) 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 2-14 Keys and doors 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. 北米Model "A8160BE-B" EDITED: 2010/ 10/ 14 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 Black plate (101,1) Keys and doors 2-15 & 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. – CONTINUED – 北米Model "A8160BE-B" EDITED: 2010/ 10/ 14 2-16 Keys and doors 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 Black plate (102,1) : 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- 北米Model "A8160BE-B" EDITED: 2010/ 10/ 14 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. Black plate (103,1) Keys and doors 2-17 – 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. – CONTINUED – 北米Model "A8160BE-B" EDITED: 2010/ 10/ 14 2-18 Keys and doors & 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 Black plate (104,1) “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. 北米Model "A8160BE-B" EDITED: 2010/ 10/ 14 ” 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 severity of impact on the vehicle. When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the indicator light will light for 1 second and then flash as follows. . When a door or rear gate was opened: 5 times . When the ignition switch was turned to the “ON” position: 3 times . When a strong impact or multiple impacts were sensed: twice (only vehicles with shock sensors (dealer option)) . When a light impact was sensed: once (only vehicles with shock sensors (dealer option)) NOTE Any of the above indicator light flash- ings will recur each time the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. Rearming the alarm system cancels the flashing. & Shock sensors (dealer op- tion) The shock sensors trigger the alarm system when they sense impacts applied to the vehicle and when any of their electric wires are cut. The alarm system causes the horn to sound and the turn signal lights to flash for a short time when the sensed impact is weak, but it warns of a strong impact or multiple impacts by sounding the horn and flashing the turn signal lights, both lasting approximately 30 seconds. If you desire, your SUBARU dealer can connect them and set them for activation or deactivation. NOTE . The shock sensors are not always able to sense impacts caused by break- ing in, and cannot sense an impact that does not cause vibration (such as breaking the glass using a rescue hammer). . The shock sensors may sense vi- bration as indicated in the following examples and trigger the alarm system. Select the settings of the alarm system and shock sensors appropriately de- pending on where you usually park your vehicle. Black plate (105,1) Keys and doors 2-19 Examples: Vibration from a construction site Vibration in a multistory car park Vibration from trains . You can have the sensitivity of the shock sensors adjusted to your pre- ference by your SUBARU dealer. 北米Model "A8160BE-B" EDITED: 2010/ 10/ 14 2-20 Keys and doors Child safety locks Windows WARNING To avoid serious personal injury caused by entrapment, always con- form to the following instructions without exception. . When operating the power win- dows, be extremely careful to prevent anyone’s fingers, arms, neck or head from being caught in the window. . Always lock the passengers’ win- dows using the lock switch when children are riding in the vehicle. . Before leaving the vehicle, al- ways remove the key from the ignition switch for safety and never allow an unattended child to remain in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child operat- ing the power window. The power windows operate only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. Each rear door has a child safety lock that prevents the door from being opened even if the inside door handle is pulled. When the child safety lock lever is in the lock position, the door cannot be opened from inside regardless of the position of the inner door handle lock lever. The door can only be opened from the outside. WARNING Always turn the child safety locks to the “LOCK” position when children sit on the rear seat. Serious injury could result if a child accidentally opens the door and falls out. Black plate (106,1) & Power window operation by driver ! Driver’s side power window switches 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Lock switch For driver’s window For front passenger’s window For rear left window For rear right window All door windows can be controlled by the power window switch cluster at the driver side door. 北米Model "A8160BE-B" EDITED: 2010/ 10/ 14 To close: Pull the switch up lightly and hold it. The window will close as long as the switch is held. This switch also has a one-touch auto up function that allows the window to be closed fully without holding the switch. Pull the switch up until it clicks and release it, and the window will fully close. To stop the window halfway, press the switch down lightly. NOTE If the vehicle’s battery is disconnected due to situations such as battery or fuse replacement, the one-touch auto up/down function is deactivated. Initi- alize the power window to reactivate the one-touch auto up/down function. Refer to “Initialization of power window (type A)” F2-23. ! Operating the driver’s window (type A) 1) Automatically open/close 2) Open/close To open: Press the switch down lightly and hold it. The window will open as long as the switch is held. This switch also has a one-touch auto down function that allows the window to be opened fully without holding the switch. Press the switch down until it clicks and release it, and the window will fully open. To stop the window halfway, pull the switch up lightly. Black plate (107,1) Keys and doors 2-21 ! Operating the driver’s window (type B) 1) Open 2) Automatically open 3) Close To open: Push the switch down lightly and hold it. The window will open as long as the switch is held. This switch also has a one-touch auto down feature that allows the window to be opened fully without holding the switch. Push the switch down until it clicks and release it, and the window will fully open. To stop the window halfway, pull the switch up lightly. – CONTINUED – 北米Model "A8160BE-B" EDITED: 2010/ 10/ 14 2-22 Keys and doors To close: Pull the switch up lightly and hold it. The window will close as long as the switch is held. ! Anti-entrapment function (type A) CAUTION . Never attempt to test this func- tion using fingers, hands or other parts of your body. . The anti-entrapment function may not operate properly if some object gets trapped just before the window fully closes. NOTE . If a window detects an impact simi- lar to that caused by trapping an object (for example, when the vehicle is driven over a deep pothole), the anti-entrap- ment function may operate. . The window cannot be operated for a few seconds after the anti-entrap- ment function operates. . If the vehicle’s battery is discon- nected due to situations such as battery or fuse replacement, the anti- entrapment function is deactivated. Initialize the power window to reacti- vate the anti-entrapment function. Re- fer to “Initialization of power window (type A)” F2-23. While closing automatically, if the window senses a substantial enough object trapped between the window and the window frame, it automatically moves down slightly and stops. ! Operating the passengers’ win- dows To open: Push the appropriate switch down and hold it until the window reaches the desired position. To close: Pull the switch up and hold it until window reaches the desired position. the Black plate (108,1) ! Locking the passengers’ windows Lock 1) 2) Unlock Push the lock switch. When the lock switch is in the “LOCK” position, the passengers’ windows cannot be opened or closed. Push the switch again to cancel passengers’ window locking. the 北米Model "A8160BE-B" EDITED: 2010/ 10/ 14 & Initialization of power win- dow (type A) If the vehicle’s battery is disconnected due to situations such as battery or fuse replacement, the following functions are deactivated. . One-touch auto up/down function . Anti-entrapment function Initialize the power window using the following procedure to reactivate these functions. 1. Close the driver’s door. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position. 3. Open the driver’s side window halfway by pushing down the power window switch. 4. Pull up the power window switch and close the window completely. Continue pulling up the switch for approximately 1 second after the window is closed com- pletely. & Power window operation by passengers Each passenger window can be controlled by the power window switch located on the door. To open: Push the switch down and hold it until the window reaches the desired position. To close: Pull the switch up and hold it until window reaches the desired position. the When the lock switch on the power window switch cluster, located on the driver’s side door, is in the “LOCK” position, the passengers’ windows cannot be operated with the passengers’ switches. Black plate (109,1) Keys and doors 2-23 Rear gate The rear gate can be locked and unlocked using any of the following systems. . Power door locking switch: Refer to “Power door locking switches” F2-6. . Remote keyless entry system: Refer to “Remote keyless entry system” F2-7. To open: Unlock the rear gate and push the rear gate opener button to open the rear gate. – CONTINUED – 北米Model "A8160BE-B" EDITED: 2010/ 10/ 14 2-24 Keys and doors To close: Lower the rear gate slowly and push down firmly until the latch engages. The rear gate can be lowered easily if you pull it down holding the recessed grip. WARNING . To prevent dangerous exhaust gas from entering the vehicle, always keep the rear gate closed while driving. . Do not attempt to shut the rear gate while holding the recessed grip. Also avoid closing the rear gate by pulling on the recessed grip from inside the cargo space. There is a danger of your hand being caught and injured. CAUTION . Do not jam a plastic bag in or place cellophane tape on the rear gate stays or scratch the stays while loading or unloading cargo. That could cause leakage of gas from the stays, which may result in their inability to hold the rear gate open. . Be careful not to hit your head or face on the rear gate when open- ing or closing the rear gate and when loading or unloading car- go. NOTE If the rear gate cannot be unlocked due to a discharged vehicle battery, a malfunction in the door locking/unlock- ing system or other causes, you can unlock it by manually operating the rear gate lock release lever. For the Black plate (110,1) procedure, refer to “Rear gate – if the rear gate cannot be opened” F9-18. 北米Model "A8160BE-B" EDITED: 2010/ 10/ 14 Moonroof (if equipped) WARNING Never let anyone’s hands, arms, head or any objects protrude from the moonroof. A person could be seriously injured if the vehicle stops suddenly or turns sharply or if the vehicle is involved in an accident. To avoid serious personal injury caused by entrapment, always con- form to the following instructions without exception. . Before closing the moonroof, make sure that no one’s hands, arms, head or other objects will be accidentally caught in the moonroof. . Before leaving the vehicle, al- ways remove the key from the ignition switch for safety and never allow an unattended child to remain in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child operat- ing the moonroof. . Never try to check the anti-en- trapment function by deliberately placing part of your body in the moonroof. CAUTION . Do not sit on the edge of the open moonroof. . Do not operate the moonroof if falling snow or extremely cold conditions have caused it to freeze shut. 1) Open/close switch 2) Open 3) Close Black plate (111,1) Keys and doors 2-25 The moonroof operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. & To open the moonroof Pull the switch to the “OPEN” side and quickly release it to open the moonroof. The sun shade will also be opened together with the moonroof. The moonroof will stop at a position 20 in (50 cm) away from the fully closed position. Pull the switch again to open the moonroof com- pletely. To stop the moonroof at a desired position, momentarily push the switch to the “CLOSE” or “OPEN” side. After washing the vehicle or after it rains, wipe away water on the roof prior to opening the moonroof to prevent drops of water from falling into the passenger compartment. & To close the moonroof Push the switch to the “CLOSE” side then quickly release it to close the moonroof. The moonroof will stop at a position 8 in (20 cm) away from the fully closed position. Push the switch again to close the moonroof completely. To stop the moonroof at a desired position, momentarily push the switch to the – CONTINUED – 北米Model "A8160BE-B" EDITED: 2010/ 10/ 14 2-26 Keys and doors “CLOSE” or “OPEN” side. & Anti-entrapment function When the moonroof senses a substantial enough object trapped between its glass and the vehicle’s roof during closure, it automatically moves back by 6 in (15 cm) from that point and then stops. The anti- entrapment function may also be activated by a strong shock on the moonroof even when there is nothing trapped. CAUTION Never attempt to test this function using fingers, hands or other parts of your body. NOTE . For the sake of safety, it is recom- mended that you avoid driving with the moonroof fully opened. . Driving with the moonroof fully open can cause an annoying sound to gen- erate at high speeds. If such a condi- tion has been encountered, use the moonroof at the initial stop position of 20 in (50 cm) away from the fully closed position. Black plate (112,1) . If the moonroof cannot be closed through switch operation because of system failure, it can be closed manu- ally using a hex-head wrench. For the procedure, refer to “Moonroof – if the moonroof cannot be closed” F9-19. & Sun shade The sun shade can be slid forward or backward by hand while the moonroof is closed. If the moonroof is opened, the sun shade also moves back. 北米Model "A8160BE-B" EDITED: 2010/ 10/ 14 Ignition switch ..................................................... LOCK.................................................................. Acc..................................................................... ON...................................................................... START ................................................................ Key reminder chime ............................................ Ignition switch light ............................................. Hazard warning flasher....................................... Meters and gauges.............................................. Combination meter illumination ........................... Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle 3-3 3-3 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-6 3-6 movement upon turning on the ignition switch............................................................... Meter needles/gauge illumination setting (models 3-7 with type A combination meter) ......................... 3-8 Speedometer....................................................... Odometer/Trip meter............................................ 3-8 Tachometer ........................................................ 3-10 Fuel gauge......................................................... 3-10 Temperature gauge (models with type A 3-6 combination meter) .......................................... 3-11 ECO gauge (models with type A combination meter) .............................................................. 3-12 Warning and indicator lights ............................. 3-12 Seatbelt warning light and chime ........................ 3-13 SRS airbag system warning light ........................ 3-15 Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators......................................................... 3-15 CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp .................................................. 3-16 Black plate (5,1) Instruments and controls Coolant temperature low indicator light (if equipped)/Coolant temperature high warning light (if equipped)............................................. Charge warning light.......................................... Oil pressure warning light .................................. AT OIL TEMP warning light (AT models).............. Low tire pressure warning light (U.S.-spec. models) ........................................................... ABS warning light.............................................. Brake system warning light................................ Low fuel warning light ....................................... Hill start assist warning light (MT models) .......... Door open warning light .................................... All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT models) .......... Automatic headlight beam leveler warning light (models with HID headlights)............................ Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light ....... Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light ..... Security indicator light....................................... SPORT mode indicator light (AT models)............ Select lever and gear position indicator (AT models) ..................................................... Turn signal indicator lights................................. High beam indicator light ................................... Cruise control indicator light.............................. Cruise control set indicator light ........................ Front fog light indicator light (if equipped).......... Headlight indicator light ..................................... 3-16 3-17 3-17 3-18 3-18 3-19 3-20 3-21 3-21 3-21 3-21 3-22 3-22 3-23 3-23 3-24 3-24 3-25 3-25 3-25 3-25 3-25 3-25 北米Model "A8160BE-B" EDITED: 2010/ 9/ 14 Instruments and controls Clock ................................................................... 3-25 Information display ............................................ 3-26 Outside temperature indicator ............................ 3-27 Current fuel consumption (if equipped) ............... 3-28 Average fuel consumption .................................. 3-28 To turn off fuel consumption indicator display............................................................. 3-28 Light control switch ........................................... 3-29 Headlights.......................................................... 3-30 High/low beam change (dimmer)......................... 3-30 Headlight flasher ................................................ 3-30 Daytime running light system (if equipped) ......... 3-31 Automatic headlight beam leveler (models with HID headlights) ................................................ 3-31 Turn signal lever ................................................ 3-31 Black plate (6,1) Illumination brightness control......................... Front fog light switch (if equipped) .................. Wiper and washer.............................................. Windshield wiper and washer switches .............. Rear window wiper and washer switch ............... Mirrors ................................................................ Inside mirror...................................................... Auto-dimming mirror/compass (if equipped) ....... Auto-dimming mirror/compass with HomeLink® (if equipped) .................................................... Outside mirrors ................................................. Defogger and deicer.......................................... Tilt/telescopic steering wheel ........................... Horn.................................................................... 3-32 3-32 3-33 3-34 3-36 3-36 3-36 3-37 3-38 3-44 3-45 3-47 3-47 北米Model "A8160BE-B" EDITED: 2010/ 9/ 17 Ignition switch WARNING . Never turn the ignition switch to “LOCK” while the vehicle is being driven or towed because that will lock the steering wheel, preventing steering control. And when the engine is turned off, it takes a much greater effort than usual to steer. . Before leaving the vehicle, al- ways remove the key from the ignition switch for safety and never allow an unattended child to remain in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child or others. Children could operate the power windows, the moon- roof or other controls or even make the vehicle move. CAUTION Do not attach a large key holder or key case to either key. If it banged against your knees or hands while you are driving, it could turn the ignition switch from the “ON” posi- if tion to the “Acc” or “LOCK” posi- tion, thereby stopping the engine. Also, the key is attached to a keyholder or to a large bunch of other keys, centrifugal force may act on it as the vehicle moves, resulting in unwanted turning of the ignition switch. The ignition switch has four positions: LOCK, Acc, ON and START. NOTE . Keep the ignition switch in the “LOCK” position when the engine is not running. . Using electrical accessories for a long time with the ignition switch in the “ON” or “Acc” position can cause the Black plate (117,1) Instruments and controls 3-3 battery to go dead. . If the ignition switch will not move from the “LOCK” position to the “Acc” position, turn the steering wheel slightly to the left and right as you turn the ignition switch. & LOCK The key can only be inserted or removed in this position. The ignition switch will lock the steering wheel when you remove the key. If turn the steering wheel slightly to the right and left as you turn the key. ! Automatic transmission models turning the key is difficult, – CONTINUED – 北米Model "A8160BE-B" EDITED: 2010/ 10/ 14 3-4 Instruments and controls The key can be turned from “Acc” to “LOCK” only when the select lever is in the “P” position. ! Manual transmission models The key can be turned from “Acc” to “LOCK” only when the key is pushed in while turning it. & Acc In this position the electrical accessories (radio, accessory power outlet, etc.) can be used. & ON This is the normal operating position after the engine is started. & START The engine is started in this position. The starter cranks the engine to start it. When the key is released (after the engine has started), the key automatically returns to the “ON” position. CAUTION Do not turn the ignition switch to the “START” position while the engine is running. If your registered key fails to start the engine, pull out the key once (the security indicator light will blink), and then insert the key in the ignition switch and turn it to the “START” position and again try to start the engine. Black plate (118,1) NOTE The engine may not start in the follow- ing cases: . The key grip is touching another key or a metallic key holder. . The key is near another key that 北米Model "A8160BE-B" EDITED: 2010/ 10/ 14 contains an immobilizer transponder. . The key is near or touching another transmitter. & Key reminder chime The reminder chime sounds when the driver’s door is opened and the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or “Acc” position. the following The chime stops under conditions. . when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position . when the key is removed from the ignition switch . when the driver’s door is closed & Ignition switch light For easy access to the ignition switch in the dark, the ignition switch light illumi- nates when the driver’s door is opened or when the driver’s door is unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter. The light remains illuminated for several tens of seconds and then gradually turns off under the following conditions. . when the driver’s door is closed . when the doors are unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter The light turns off immediately under the Black plate (119,1) Instruments and controls 3-5 Hazard warning flasher following conditions. . when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position . when all doors and the rear gate are locked using the remote keyless entry transmitter The hazard warning flasher is used to warn other drivers when you have to park your vehicle under emergency conditions. The hazard warning flasher works regard- less of the position of the ignition switch. To turn on the hazard warning flasher, push the hazard warning button on the instrument panel. To turn off the flasher, push the button again. NOTE When the hazard warning flasher is on, the turn signals do not work. 北米Model "A8160BE-B" EDITED: 2010/ 10/ 14 & Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle move- ment upon turning on the ignition switch Type A 3-6 Instruments and controls Meters and gauges NOTE Liquid-crystal displays are used in some of the meters and gauges on the combination meter. You will find their indications hard to see if you wear polarized glasses. & Combination meter illumina- tion the various parts of When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the combination meter are illuminated in the following sequence: 1. Warning lights, indicator lights, meter needles, gauge needles, odometer and trip meter back light illuminate. 2. Meters and gauges each show MAX position. 3. Meters and gauges each show MIN position. 4. Dials and indicators in meters and gauges light up. 5. Regular illumination (for driving) be- gins. Black plate (120,1) Type B It is possible to activate or deactivate the movement of the meter needles and gauge needles that takes place when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” or “Acc” position. 2. Press the trip knob to show “ or “ display. The display can be switched as shown in the following illustration by pressing the trip knob. ” ” on the odometer/trip meter ”/“ ”/“ 北米Model "A8160BE-B" EDITED: 2010/ 10/ 14 Type A: *: “ ” or “ ”, and “ ” cannot be displayed when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. ” or “ Type B: *: “ ” or “ ” cannot be displayed when the ignition switch is in the “ON” posi- tion. 3. To change the current setting, press the trip knob for at least 2 seconds. : Activated : Deactivated ”/“ NOTE . Your vehicle’s initial movement the meter/gauge needles setting of has been set for activation “ ” at the time of shipment from the factory. . It is not possible to cancel the initial movement setting of the meter/gauge needles when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. Cancel the setting when the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or “Acc” position. & Meter needles/gauge illumi- nation setting (models with type A combination meter) When the setting is activated or deacti- vated, the meter needles and gauge illuminate and turn off as follows. Activated: When the driver’s door is opened while the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” position, the needles and gauge illuminate and turn off after approximately 20 sec- onds. The illumination gradually turns off after the ignition switch is turned from the “ON” position to the “LOCK” position.

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