Keys and doors/Alarm system
access key.
& Sounding a panic alarm
To activate the alarm, press the “PANIC”
button once.
The horn will sound and the hazard
warning flashers will flash.
To deactivate the panic alarm, press any
button on the access key. Unless a button
on the access key is pressed, the alarm
will be deactivated after approximately 30
seconds.
& Replacing the battery
Refer to “Replacing key battery” F11-45.
& Replacing lost access keys
If you lose an access key or want to
purchase additional access keys (up to
seven can be programmed), your access
keys should be reprogrammed for security
reasons. For details, contact your
SUBARU dealer and have the access
keys programmed into the remote keyless
entry system.
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Alarm system
& System operation
The alarm system helps to protect your
vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn
sounds and the hazard warning flashers
flash if someone attempts to break into
your vehicle.
The alarm system will sound the following
alarms when triggered.
. The vehicle’s horn will sound for 30
seconds.
. The hazard warning flashers will flash
for 30 seconds.
The system can be armed and disarmed
with the keyless access function or access
key.
The system will not be activated when the
push-button ignition switch is in the “ACC”
or “ON” position.
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.
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
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 models with shock
sensors (dealer option))
NOTE
The alarm system can be set to trigger
the illumination of the following interior
lights.
. Map lights (models with moonroof)
. Dome light (illuminates only when
the dome light switch is in the “DOOR”
position)
. Cargo area light (illuminates only
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