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The alarm system helps to protect your vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn sounds and the hazard warning flashers flash if someone attempts to break into your vehicle.
For models with“ keyless access with push-button start system”:
The system can be armed or disarmed with the keyless access function or access key fob.
The system will not be activated when the push-button ignition switch is in the“ ACC” or“ ON” position.
For models without“ keyless access with push-button start system”:
The system can be armed or disarmed with the remote transmitter.
The system will not be activated when the key is inserted into the ignition switch.
Your vehicle’ s alarm system has been set for activation at the time of shipment from the factory. You can set the system for deactivation yourself or have it done by your SUBARU dealer.
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When the alarm system is armed, it is triggered by the opening any of the doors, the rear gate or engine hood.
The alarm system will activate the following alarms when triggered.
. The vehicle’ s horn will sound for 30 seconds.
. The hazard warning flashers will flash for 30 seconds.
If any of the doors, the rear gate or engine hood remains open after the 30-second period, the horn will continue to sound for a maximum of 3 minutes. If the door, rear gate or engine hood is closed while the horn is sounding, the horn will stop sounding with a delay of up to 30 seconds.
NOTE
The alarm system can be set to trigger the illumination of the following interior lights.
. Map lights( illuminates only when the door interlock switch is in the“ DOOR” position)
. Dome light( illuminates only when the dome light switch is in the“ DOOR” position)
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( if equipped) 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” FP133.
. Locking using the keyless access function( if equipped). For details, refer to“ Locking the vehicle” FP122.