If your vehicle is involved in an accident 437
Models without “ keyless access with push-button start system ”:
1 . Turn the ignition switch to the “ LOCK ” or “ ACC ” position .
2 . Restart the engine .
Models with “ keyless access with push-button start system ”:
1 . Turn the push-button ignition switch to the “ ACC ” or “ OFF ” position .
2 . Restart the engine .
& Automatic door locking / unlocking operation when involved in an accident
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When the automatic door locking / unlocking function is ON , all the doors will be locked automatically while driving . For further details , refer to “ Automatic door locking / unlocking ” FP134 .
When the vehicle sustains a strong impact which may trigger the airbags to deploy , the door locks may be unlocked automatically to enable emergency escape . Generally , an impact sustained from a rear end collision does not trigger the airbags to deploy . However if the impact is strong enough to deploy the airbags , it can also trigger the unlocking function .
Under such circumstance , the automatic door unlocking function will be suspended and the doors will remain unlocked .
Confirm the safety of the surroundings first and carry out the following to retrieve the automatic door locking / unlocking function .
Models without “ keyless access with push-button start system ”:
1 . Turn the ignition switch to the “ LOCK ” position .
2 . Turn the ignition switch to the “ ON ” position .
Models with “ keyless access with push-button start system ”:
1 . Turn the push-button ignition switch to the “ OFF ” position .
2 . Turn the push-button ignition switch to the “ ON ” position .
NOTE
Depending on the severity of the impact , the emergency unlocking may not function .
CAUTION
If the following occur , there may be a malfunction in the system .
Have the system inspected by a SUBARU dealer .
. The doors unlock automatically while driving .
. With all doors shut , the doors unlock when pressing the lock side of the power door locking switch .
. The automatic door locking / unlocking function does not operate .
In case of emergency