Subaru Forester Manuals 2025 Forester eBOXER Hybrid Premier Owner's Manual | Page 157

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The notifications regarding the map lights and dome light are deactivated as the factory setting. A SUBARU dealer can activate the system. Contact your SUBARU dealer for details.
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The alarm system becomes armed when the following operation is performed.
1. Close all windows and the moonroof and turn the ignition switch to the“ OFF” position.
2. Carry the key and get out of the vehicle.
3. Make sure that the engine hood is locked.
4. Lock the doors using any of the following methods.
. Locking using the remote keyless entry system. For details, refer to“ Remote Keyless Entry System” FP145.
. Locking using the keyless access function( if equipped). For details, refer to“ Locking the vehicle” FP135.
. Locking using the power door locking switch. For details, refer to“ Locking using power door locking switch” FP149.
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. All doors, the rear gate 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. – Doors( including the rear gate) are
unlocked using the keyless access
function. – Any door( including the engine
hood) is opened. – Push-button ignition switch is
turned to the“ ACC” position.
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Perform either of the following procedures.
. Briefly press unlock / disarm button( for less than 2 seconds) on the access key fob.
. Carry the access key fob and perform either of the following procedures.
– Grip the front door handle.
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