Subaru Forester Manuals 2017 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 129

2-26 Keys and doors/Alarm system “AL oF” and the horn sounds twice, indicating that the system is now deactivated. If the system was previously deactivated: The odometer/trip meter screen displays “AL on” and the horn sounds once, indicating that the system is now activated. 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 Perform 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 “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 NOTE . The system can be armed even if the engine hood, the windows and/or moonroof are open. Always make sure that they are fully closed before arming the system. . When arming the system, if any of the doors (including the rear gate) is not fully closed, an electronic chirp sounds five times, and the hazard warning flashers flash five times to alert you that the doors (including the rear gate) are not properly closed. When you close the door, the doors will automatically lock and the system will automatically arm in 30 seconds. . 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 before arming the system. The security indicator light will flash at short intervals during this period. . If any of the following actions is 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 function (models with “keyless access with push-button start system”). – Any door (including the rear gate) is opened. – The ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position (models without “keyless access with push-button start system”). – Push-button ignition switch is turned to the “ACC” position (models with “keyless access with pushbutton start system”). ! To arm the system using the access key/remote transmitter 1. Close all windows and the moonroof (if equipped). 2. Remove the key from the ignition switch (models without “keyless access with push-button start system”)/turn the push-button ignition switch to the “OFF” position (models with “keyless access with push-button start system”). 3. Open the doors and get out of the vehicle. 4. Make sure that the engine hood is