Subaru Impreza Manuals 2014 Impreza Owner's Manual | Page 310

Starting and operating/Remote engine start system (dealer option) vehicle’s engine management system determines there is a safety risk due to a vehicle related problem, the engine will shut down and the vehicle’s horn will honk three times. NOTE . If the alarm system is armed at the time of remote engine start activation (the security indicator light on the combination meter is flashing), the alarm system will remain armed throughout the remote start run cycle. . If the alarm system is disarmed at the time of remote engine start activation (the security indicator light on the combination meter is not flashing), the alarm system will remain disarmed throughout the remote start run cycle. & Entering the vehicle while it is running via remote start 7-13 remote keyless entry transmitter will disarm the alarm system. Refer to “Alarm system” F2-10. 2. Enter the vehicle. 3. The engine will shut down when any door or trunk/rear gate is opened. 4. Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn to the “START” position to restart the engine. & Remote start confirmation transmitter feature Your remote engine start transmitter is equipped with a unique bidirectional confirmation feature. This feature will allow the transmitter’s backlit button to display the status of the system under the condition that the vehicle and transmitter are within the operational range of the system. Typical transmitter button flash sequences are outlined in the following chart. 1. Unlock the vehicle doors using the remote keyless entry system. If the vehicle’s doors are unlocked manually using the key, the vehicle’s alarm system will trigger (if the alarm system is armed prior to activating the remote engine start system) and the engine will turn off. Inserting the key into the ignition switch and turning it to the “ON” position or pressing the unlock button “ ” on the – CONTINUED –