Subaru Ascent Manuals 2023 Ascent Owner's Manual | Page 150

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Alarm system
! Emergency disarming
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For models with “ keyless access with the push-button start system ”:
If you cannot disarm the system using the access key fob ( i . e ., the access key fob broken or the access key fob battery is too weak ), refer to “ Switching power status ” FP465 .
For models without “ keyless access with the push-button start system ”:
The system can be disarmed if you turn the ignition switch from the “ LOCK ”/“ OFF ” position to the “ ON ” position with a registered key .
NOTE
If the access key fob or transmitter battery is too weak , replace the battery immediately . Refer to “ Replacing battery of access key fob ” FP517 .
& Alarm system setting
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To change the setting of your vehicle ’ s alarm system for activation or deactivation , do the following .
1 . Disarm the alarm system . Refer to “ Disarming the system ” FP143 .
2 . Sit in the driver ’ s seat and shut all doors , the rear gate and engine hood .
3 . Turn the ignition switch to the “ ON ” position .
4 . Hold down “ ” 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 .
Setting status
Combination meter display
Horn
Activate
AL ON
Once
Deactivate
AL OFF
Twice
NOTE
You may have the above setting change done by your SUBARU dealer .
& If you have accidentally triggered the alarm system
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! To stop the alarm
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Do any of the following operations :
. Press any button on the access key fob / remote transmitter .
. Turn the ignition switch to the “ ON ” position ( models without “ keyless access with push-button start system ”).
. Turn the push-button ignition to the “ ACC ” position ( models with “ keyless access with push-button start system ”).
NOTE
Only registered keys will stop the alarm . If the key is not registered , the alarm will not stop .
& Valet mode
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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 to deactivation mode . Refer to “ Alarm system setting ” FP144 . The security indicator light will continue 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 to activation mode . Refer to “ Alarm system setting ” FP144 .