Subaru Forester Manuals 2018 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 110

2-4 Keys and doors/Immobilizer CAUTION . Do not place the key under direct sunlight or anywhere it may become hot. . Do not get the key wet. If the key gets wet, wipe it dry with a cloth immediately. . Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper operation of the sys- tem cannot be guaranteed. NOTE . To protect your vehicle from theft, please pay close attention to the fol- lowing security precautions: – Never leave your vehicle unat- tended with its keys inside. – Before leaving your vehicle, close all windows and the moon- roof, and lock the doors and rear gate. – Do not leave spare keys or any record of your key number in the vehicle. . The vehicle has a maintenance-free type immobilizer system. & Security indicator light Refer to “Security indicator light” F3-30. & Key replacement Your key number plate will be required if you ever need a replacement key made. Any new key must be registered for use with your vehicle’s immobilizer system before it can be used. The maximum number of keys that can be registered for use with one vehicle is as follows. . Four (models without “keyless access with push-button start system”) . Seven (models with “ke