Subaru Crosstrek Manuals 2016 Crosstrek Owner's Manual | Page 113

2-12 Keys and doors/Keyless access with push–button start system – Do not wash the access key in an ultrasonic washer. – Do not leave the access key in humid or dusty locations. Doing so may cause malfunc- tions. – Do not leave the access key near personal computers or home electric appliances. Doing so may cause the ac- cess key to malfunction, re- sulting in battery discharge. . If the access key is dropped, the integrated mechanical key inside may become loose. Be careful not to lose the mechanical key. . When you carry the access key on an airplane, do not press the button of the access key while in the airplane. When any button of the access key is pressed, radio waves are sent and may affect the operation of the airplane. When you carry the access key in a bag on an airplane, take measures to prevent the buttons of the access key from being pressed. NOTE . The operational/non-operational setting for the keyless access function can be changed. For the setting proce- dure, refer to “Disabling keyless ac- cess function” F2-18. The setting can also be changed by a SUBARU dealer. For more details, contact a SUBARU dealer. . For detailed information about the operation method for the push-button ignition switch while the keyless ac- cess function is switched to the non- operational mode, refer to “Access key – if access key does not operate properly” F9-18. . The keyless access with push-but- ton start system uses weak radio waves. The status of the access key and environmental conditions may in- terfere with the communication be- tween the access key and the vehicle under the following conditions, and it may not be possible to lock or unlock the doors or start the engine. – When operating near a facility where strong radio waves are trans- mitted, such as a broadcast station and power transmission lines – When products that transmit radio waves are used, such as an access key or a remote transmitter key of another vehicle – When carrying more than one access key – When the access key is placed near wireless communication equipment such as a cell phone – When the access key is placed near a metallic object – When metallic accessories are attached to the access key – When carrying the access key with electronic appliances such as a laptop computer – When the battery of the access key is discharged . The access key is always commu- nicating with the vehicle and is con- tinuously using the battery. Although the life of the battery varies depending on the operating conditions, it is ap- proximately 1 to 2 years. If the battery becomes fully discharged, replace it with a new one. . If an access key is lost, it is recommended that all of the remaining access keys be reregistered. For rere- gistration of an access key, contact a SUBARU dealer. . For a spare access key, contact a SUBARU dealer. . Up to 7 access keys can be regis- tered for one vehicle.