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Keys and doors / Keyless access with push – button start system
close to the vehicle body, the keyless access function may not operate properly. If they do not operate properly, repeat the operation from further away.
. If the access key fob is placed near the ground or in an elevated location from the ground, even if it is in the indicated operating range, the keyless access function may not operate properly.
. When the access key fob is within the operating range, it is possible for anyone, even someone who is not carrying the access key fob, to operate the keyless access function. Note that locking and unlocking can be operated only by the door handle, door lock sensor, rear gate opener button or rear lock button in the operating range in which the access key fob is detected.
. It is not possible to lock the doors and rear gate using the keyless access function when the access key fob is inside the vehicle. However, depending on the status of the access key fob and the environmental conditions, the access key fob may be locked inside the vehicle. Before locking, make sure that you have the access key fob.
. When the battery of the access key fob is discharged, or when operating it in a location with strong radio waves or noise( e. g., near a radio tower, power plant, broadcast station or an area where wireless equipment is used), or while talking on a cell phone, the operating ranges may be reduced, or the keyless access function may not operate. In such a case, perform the procedure described in“ Locking and unlocking” F9- 18.
. When an access key fob is in the operating range, if the door handle becomes wet due to exposure to a significant amount of water when the vehicle is washed or during heavy rain, the doors may be locked or unlocked.
. The keyless access function may not operate properly depending on the status of the access key fob and the radio wave conditions around the vehicle. In such a case, perform the procedure described in“ Locking and unlocking” F9-18.
! How to use keyless access functions
! Keyless access function tips
. When you lock the doors and rear gate using the keyless access function, turn the push-button ignition switch off. It is not possible to lock the doors and rear gate using the keyless access function when the push-button ignition switch is on the“ ACC” or“ ON” position. Refer to“ Switching power status” F3-7.
. If the door handle is gripped with a gloved hand, the door lock may not be released.
. If the door lock sensor is touched three times or more repeatedly, the system will ignore the sensor operation.
. When performing the locking procedure too quickly, locking may not have been completed. After performing the locking procedure, it is recommended to pull the REAR door handle to confirm that the doors have been locked.
. It is possible to lock the doors even when one of the doors is open. After performing the locking procedure, close the opened door or rear gate to lock it.
. Within 3 seconds after locking the doors and the rear gate by using the keyless access function, it is not possible to unlock doors and / or the rear gate by using the keyless access function.
. When locking, be sure to carry the access key fob to prevent locking the access key fob in the vehicle.
. The setting of the hazard warning flasher operation and the volume of the audible signal can be changed by your SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer for details.
. For models with the multi function display, the setting of the hazard warning flasher operation can be changed by