Subaru Forester Manuals 2025 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 131

KEYS AND DOORS 127 access key fob . 2 . Rotate the lock lever forward .
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When the vehicle is not going to be used for a long time , or when you choose not to use the keyless access function , the keyless access function can be disabled .
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WARNING
If you have an implanted pacemaker or an implanted defibrillator , perform the procedure “ By operating the driver ’ s door ” FP128 to disable the keyless access function . If you perform the procedure “ By operating the access key fob ” FP127 , the operation of an implanted pacemaker or implanted defibrillator may be affected by the radio waves from the transmitting antennas installed on the vehicle .
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3 . Press and hold the “ ” button and “ ” button on the access key fob simultaneously for more than 5 seconds .
NOTE
. If the access key is kept in or comes near the vehicle , the system becomes active and both the vehicle and access key batteries ’ energy will be consumed . If this occurs frequently or continuously , both the vehicle and access key batteries can become fully drained .
. The locking and unlocking function by the remote keyless entry system is not disabled .
. To start the engine while the functions are disabled , perform the procedure described in “ Starting Engine ” FP472 .
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A chirp sound will be heard , and the function will be disabled .
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To disable the keyless access function by operating the access key fob , register a PIN code for PIN Code Access . For details about registering a PIN code , refer to “ Unlock Using PIN Code Access ” FP123 .
1 . Open the driver ’ s door .
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