Keys and doors/Alarm system
when the cargo area light switch is in
the “DOOR” position)
The notifications regarding the map
lights, dome light and cargo area light
are deactivated as the factory setting. A
SUBARU dealer can activate the system. Contact your SUBARU dealer for
details.
& Activating and deactivating
the alarm system
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” F2-30.
2. Sit in the driver’s seat and shut all
doors and the rear gate.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.
4. Hold down the REAR (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
as follows and the horn sounds twice,
indicating that the system is now deacti-
vated.
. “AL oF” (models with type A combination meter)
. “ALOF” (models with type B combination meter)
If the system was previously deactivated:
The odometer/trip meter screen displays
as follows and the horn sounds once,
indicating that the system is now activated.
. “AL on” (models with type A combination meter)
. “ALON” (models with type B combination meter)
NOTE
You may have the above setting
change done by your SUBARU dealer.
& If you have accidentally triggered the alarm system
! To stop the alarm
Do any of the following operations:
. Press any button on the access key/
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
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“ACC” position (models with “keyless
access with push-button start system”).
NOTE
Only registered keys will stop the
alarm. If the immobilizer transponder
is not registered, the alarm will not
stop.
& Arming the system
! Tips
. The system can be armed even if the
engine hood, windows and/or moonroof
are open. Always make sure that they are
fully closed before arming the system.
. The 30-second standby time can be
eliminated if you prefer. Have it performed
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 surveillance state.
– Doors (including the rear gate) are
unlocked using the access key/remote
transmitter.
– Doors (including the rear gate) are
unlocked using the keyless access
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