Subaru Forester Manuals 2023 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 143

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. Locking using the rear lock button . For details , refer to “ Locking with the rear lock button ” FP117 .
. Locking using the power rear gate lock button . For details , refer to “ Locking with the power rear gate lock button ” FP118 .
Security indicator light
NOTE
. All doors , the rear gate and fuel filler lid will lock , an electronic chirp will sound once , the hazard warning flashers will flash once , and the security indicator light will start flashing rapidly .
. If any of the doors or the rear gate is not fully closed , an electronic chirp sounds five times and the hazard
warning flashers flash five times to alert you that the doors ( or the rear gate ) are not properly closed . When you close the door , doors will automatically lock and the system will automatically arm in 30 seconds .
5 . Approximately 30 seconds later , the system will enter surveillance state .
When the system is in surveillance state , the security indicator light will then flash slowly ( twice approximately every 2 seconds ), indicating that the system has been armed for surveillance .
NOTE
. The system can be armed even if the windows and / or moonroof are open . Always make sure that they are fully closed before arming the system .
. The 30-second standby time can be eliminated if you prefer . Have it performed by your SUBARU dealer .
. If any of the following actions is done during the standby period , the system will not switch to the surveillance state . – Doors ( including the rear gate ) are unlocked using the access key fob / remote transmitter .
– Doors ( including the rear gate ) are unlocked using the keyless
access function ( models with “ keyless access with push-button start system ”).
– Any door ( including the rear gate and engine hood ) is opened .
– The ignition switch is turned to the “ ON ” position ( models without “ keyless access with pushbutton start system ”).
– Push-button ignition switch is turned to the “ ACC ” position ( models with “ keyless access with push-button start system ”).
& Disarming the system
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Perform either of the following procedures .
. Briefly press a button ( for less than 2 seconds ) on the access key fob / remote transmitter .
. Carry the access key fob and perform either of the following procedures ( models with “ keyless access with push-button start system ”). – Grip the front door handle . – Press the rear gate opener button . – Unlock using the PIN code access .
The flashing of the security indicator light will then change slowly ( once approximately every 3 seconds from twice approximately every 2 seconds ), indicating that the alarm system has been disarmed .
Keys and doors
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