Subaru Forester Manuals 2019 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 121

Keyless access with push-button start system ! How to lock and unlock S02AP2002 It is possible to perform the following operations when you are carrying the access key fob. . Lock and unlock the doors . Unlock and lock rear gate NOTE . It is not possible to lock the doors, rear gate and fuel lid using the keyless access function when the push-button ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position. Refer to “Switching power status” FP159. . 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 opera- tion. . When performing the locking proce- dure too quickly, locking may not complete. After performing the locking procedure, it is recommended to pull the REAR door handle to confirm that the doors have been locked. . If any of the doors (or the rear gate) are not fully closed, the following will occur to alert you that the doors (or the rear gate) are not properly closed. – An electronic chirp sounds five times. – The hazard warning flashers flash five times. . 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 using the keyless access function, it is not pos- sible to unlock doors and/or the rear gate 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. Also, for models with the combination meter display (color LCD), the setting of the hazard warning flasher operation can be changed by operating the combination meter dis- play (color LCD). For details, refer to “Keyless Entry System” FP196. ! Locking with the door lock sensor S02AP200201 1) Door lock sensor Carry the access key fob, close all doors including the rear gate, and touch the door lock sensor on the door handle. All doors including the rear gate and fuel lid will be locked. Also, an electronic chirp will sound once and the hazard warning flashers will flash once. – CONTINUED – described in “Locking and unlocking” FP429. . The doors may lock or unlock when the car is being washed or exposed to a significant amount of water that con- tacts the door handle while the key fob is still in the operating range. 115