Subaru Forester Manuals 2025 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 124

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KEYS AND DOORS
– When the access key fob is placed near wireless communication
equipment such as a cell phone. – When the access key fob is placed
near a metallic object. – When metallic accessories are
attached to the access key fob. – When carrying the access key fob
with an electronic appliance such
as a laptop computer. – When the battery of the access key
fob is discharged.
. The access key fob is always communicating with the vehicle and is continuously using the battery. Although the life of the battery varies depending on the operating conditions, it is approximately 1 to 2 years. If the battery becomes fully discharged, replace it with a new one.
. If an access key fob is lost, it is recommended that all of the remaining access key fobs be reregistered. For reregistration of an access key fob, contact a SUBARU dealer.
. For a spare access key fob, contact a SUBARU dealer.
. Up to 7 access key fobs can be registered for one vehicle.
. Do not leave the access key fob in the storage spaces inside the vehicle, such as the door pocket, dashboard or inside the cargo area. Vibrations may damage the key fob or turn on the switch, possibly resulting in a lockout.
. After the vehicle battery is discharged or replaced, initialization of the steering lock system may be required to start the engine. In this case, perform the following procedure to initialize the steering lock.
( 1) Turn the push-button ignition switch to the“ OFF” position. For details, refer to“ Switching Power Status” FP169.( 2) Open and close the driver’ s door.( 3) Wait for approximately 10 seconds. When the steering is locked, the initialization is completed.
. 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 and the fuel filler lid) 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” FP133.
Operating ranges
Antennas Operating range s02ap0101
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