Subaru Forester Manuals 2016 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 499

In case of emergency/Access key – if access key does not operate properly Access key – if access key does not operate properly & Locking and unlocking 9-17 & Switching power 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Shift the select lever into the “P” position. 3. Depress the brake pedal. CAUTION Keep metallic objects, magnetic sources and signal transmitters away from the area between the access key and the push-button ignition switch. They may interfere with the communication between the access key and the push-button ignition switch. If the locking/unlocking procedures, power switch procedures or engine start procedures cannot be operated because of strong radio signals in the surrounding area or a low battery condition of the access key, perform the following procedure. When the battery of the access key is discharged, replace it with a new one. Refer to “Replacing battery of access key” F11-45. 1) 2) Release button Mechanical key While pressing the release button of the access key, take out the mechanical key. Lock or unlock the driver’s door with the mechanical key according to the procedure described in “Locking and unlocking from the outside” F2-5. NOTE After locking or unlocking, be sure to reinsert the mechanical key into the access key. 4. Hold the access key with the buttons facing you, and touch the push-button ignition switch with it. When the communication between the access key and the vehicle is completed, a chime (ding) will sound. At the same time, the status of the push-button ignition switch changes to either of the following. . When the keyless access with pushbutton start system is deactivated: “ACC” . Under other conditions: “ON” 5. When the keyless access with push– CONTINUED –