Subaru Forester Manuals 2019 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 120

114 Keyless access with push-button start system & Locking and unlocking by holding the access key fob S02AP20 When the access key fob is carried within the operating range, the doors, rear gate and fuel lid can be locked/unlocked just by touching the door handle. NOTE The vehicle can also be locked/un- locked with the remote keyless entry system. For details, refer to “Remote keyless entry system” FP127. 1) ! Operating ranges S02AP2001 LED indicator When the access key fob is within either of the operating ranges of the front doors, the LED indicator on the access key fob flashes. When the keyless access func- tions are disabled, the LED indicator does not flash unless a button on the access key fob is pressed. NOTE 1) 2) Antenna Operating range (approximately 16 to 32 in (40 to 80 cm)) . If the access key fob is placed too close to the vehicle body, the keyless access functions may not operate properly. If it does not operate properly, repeat the operation from farther 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 prop- erly. . 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 the keyless access function 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, rear gate and fuel lid 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 condi- tions, the access key fob may be locked inside the vehicle. Before locking the vehicle, 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