Subaru Forester Manuals 2017 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 419

7-16 Starting and operating/Remote engine start system (dealer option) operating range of the system and the start request is received, the following phenomena will occur. . The fob flashes and beeps once. . The horn sounds once. . The side marker lights, tail lights, and parking lights flash once. If the fob is not within range (the user is too far away from the vehicle), the fob will indicate two long flashes without beeping. The system will check certain safety preconditions before starting, and if all conditions are met, the engine will start within 5 seconds. After the engine starts, the following phenomena will occur. . The fob flashes and beeps twice. . The horn sounds once. . The side marker lights, tail lights, and parking lights flash once. While the engine is idling via the remote engine start system, the following phenomena will occur. . The side marker lights, tail lights, and parking lights remain illuminated. . The fob button flashes once every 3 seconds. . The power windows are disabled. If the engine turns over but does not start (or starts and stalls) the remote engine start system will power off and then attempt to start the engine 3 additional times. The system will not attempt to restart the engine if it determines a vehicle malfunction is preventing starting. If the engine does not start after 3 additional attempts, the remote engine start request will be aborted. ! Stopping the engine Press and hold the fob button for at least 2 seconds to stop the engine. The fob will flash and beep three times, indicating the engine has stopped. If the stop request is not received (for example, if the user is too far away from the vehicle), the fob will co ntinue to flash once every 3 seconds. The system will automatically stop the engine after 15 minutes. ! Remote start safety features For safety and security reasons, the remote engine start system will prevent starting (or stop the engine if running) and sound the horn twice if any of the following conditions is detected. In addition, the fob will flash and beep 3 times. . The brake pedal is depressed . A key is in the ignition switch . The engine hood is open . The remote start system “Service mode” is engaged . The engine idle speed exceeds 3,500 RPM . The security alarm is triggered . The select lever is not in the “P” position If the system detects any door (including the rear gate) open during operation, it will prevent starting or stop the engine, and sound the horn and flash side marker lights, tail lights, and parking lights 6 times. In addition to the items above, if the vehicle’s engine management system determines there is a safety risk due to a vehicle-related problem, the vehicle will power down and the horn will sound 3 times. NOTE . If the alarm system is armed at the time of remote engine starter activation (the security indicator light on the combination meter is flashing), the alarm system will remain armed throughout the remote start run cycle. . If the alarm system is disarmed at the time of remote engine starter activation (the security indicator light on the combination meter is not flashing), the alarm system will remain disarmed throughout the remote start run cycle.