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Warning and indicator
& Security indicator light S03AE16
This indicator light shows the status of the alarm system . It also indicates operation of the immobilizer system .
! Alarm system
S03AE1601
It blinks to show the driver the operational status of the alarm system . For detailed information , refer to “ Alarm system ” FP138 .
! Immobilizer system
S03AE1602
The security indicator light starts blinking in the following conditions .
For models with “ keyless access with push-button start system ”:
. Immediately after the push-button ignition switch is turned to the “ OFF ” position .
. Immediately after the driver ’ s door is opened or closed when all of the following conditions are met . – The push-button ignition switch is in the “ ON ” or “ ACC ” position . – The engine is not running .
In the event that an unauthorized key is used ( for example , the key is unregistered or the ID code does not match ), the power is not switched to “ ON ” and the security indicator light continues blinking .
For models without “ keyless access with push-button start system ”:
. Immediately after the key is pulled out .
. Approximately 60 seconds after the ignition switch is turned from the “ ON ” position to the “ ACC ” or “ LOCK ” position .
If the indicator light does not blink in the above conditions , it may indicate that immobilizer system may be malfunctioning . Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately .
In the event that an unauthorized key ( for example , an unauthorized duplicate ) is used to start the engine , the security indicator light illuminates . For details about the immobilizer system , refer to “ Immobilizer ” FP129 .
NOTE
. The security indicator light remains off in the following conditions . It means that the matching of the ID code is completed and the immobilizer system is deactivated , and it does not indicate a malfunction .
Models with “ keyless access with push-button start system ”: – While the engine is running . – The push-button ignition switch has been turned to the “ ON ” or “ ACC ” position and the driver ’ s door has not been opened or closed .
Models without “ keyless access with push-button start system ”: – While the engine is running . – When the ignition switch is in the
“ ON ” position .
– For approximately 60 seconds after the ignition switch is turned from the “ ON ” position to the “ ACC ” or “ LOCK ” position .
. Even if a malfunction occurs , such as the security indicator light flashes irregularly , it will not affect the functionality of the immobilizer system .