Subaru Forester Manuals 2015 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 361

7-18 Starting and operating/Remote engine start system (dealer option) & Entering the vehicle while it is running via remote start 1. Unlock the vehicle doors using the keyless access function (if equipped) or remote keyless entry system. If the vehicle’s doors are unlocked manually using the key, the vehicle’s alarm system will trigger (if the alarm system is armed prior to activating the remote engine start system) and the engine will turn off. Perform either of the following procedures to disarm the alarm system. Refer to “Alarm system” F2-20. . Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to the “ON” position (models without “keyless access with pushbutton start system”) . Turn the push-button ignition switch to the “ACC” or “ON” position (models with “keyless access with push-button start system”) . Press any button on the access key/ remote keyless entry transmitter. 2. Enter the vehicle. 3. The engine will shut down when any door or rear gate is opened. 4. For models without “keyless access with push-button start system”, insert the key into the ignition switch and turn to the “START” position to restart the engine. For models with “keyless access with push- button start system”, press the pushbutton ignition switch while depressing the brake pedal to restart the engine. & Service mode (models without “keyless access with push-button start system”) & Entering the vehicle following remote engine start shutdown In service mode, the remote engine start function is temporarily disabled to prevent the system from unexpectedly starting the engine while being serviced. An alarm trigger may occur if the vehicle is opened by the remote keyless entry transmitter within a few seconds immediately following remote engine start shutdown. & Pre-heating or pre-cooling the interior of the vehicle Models with automatic climate control system: After the system starts the engine, the automatic climate control system will activate the “FULL AUTO” mode and heat or cool the interior to the predetermined median (room) temperature. No presetting of controls is necessary. Models with manual climate control system: Before exiting the vehicle, set the temperature controls to the desired setting and operation. After the system starts the engine, the heater or air conditioning will activate and heat or cool the interior to your setting. To engage or disengage service mode: 1. Enter the vehicle and close all vehicle doors and the rear gate. 2. Verify that the select lever is in the “P” position (CVT models) 3. Depress and hold the brake pedal 4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position 5. Press and release the remote engine start transmitter “ ” button three times. The system will honk the vehicle’s horn each time the button is pressed. 6. The system will pause for 1 second then honk the vehicle’s horn three times to indicate that the service mode has been engaged or honk one time to indicate that the service mode has been disengaged. NOTE When taking your vehicle in for service, it is recommended that you inform the service personnel that your vehicle is equipped with a remote engine start