Subaru Forester Manuals 2025 Forester eBOXER Hybrid Premier Owner's Manual | Page 138

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KEYS AND DOORS
. Do not leave the access key fob in the following places.
– On the instrument panel – On the floor – Inside the glove box – Inside the door trim pocket – On the rear seat – In the cargo area
If you do, the following situations may occur.
– The access key fob is mistakenly
locked inside the vehicle. – A false warning issues although no
malfunction actually occurs. – No warning issues even when a
malfunction occurs.
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH“ KEYLESS ACCESS” ENTRY FUNCTION s02ap01
When the access key fob is carried within the operating range, all the doors( including the rear gate) can be locked / unlocked just by touching the door handle.
NOTE
The vehicle can also be locked / unlocked with the remote keyless entry system. For details, refer to“ Remote Keyless Entry System” FP145.
Operating ranges
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LED indicator
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When the access key fob is within either of the operating ranges, the LED indicator on the access key fob flashes. When the keyless access functions are disabled, the LED indicator does not flash unless a button on the access key fob is pressed.
NOTE
. 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 properly.
. 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 or rear gate opener button in the operating range in which the access key fob is detected.
. It is not possible to lock the doors including rear gate 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 conditions, the access key fob may be