Subaru Impreza Manuals 2015 Impreza Owner's Manual | Page 114

2-14 Keys and doors/Keyless access with push–button start system 5-door 1) Antenna 2) Operating range . The operating range of the door locking/unlocking function is approximately 16 to 32 in (40 to 80 cm) from the respective door handle. . For 4-door, the operating range of the trunk opening function is approximately 16 to 32 in (40 to 80 cm) from the trunk opener button. . For 5-door, the operating range of the rear gate locking/unlocking function is approximately 16 to 32 in (40 to 80 cm) from the rear gate ornament. 1) LED indicator When the access key is within either of the operating ranges of the front doors, the LED indicator on the access key flashes. When the keyless access functions are disabled, the LED indicator does not flash unless a button on the access key is pressed. ! Operating range tips . Locking by using the keyless access function can be operated only by the door lock sensor in the operating range in which the access key is detected. . Unlocking by using the keyless access function can be operated only by the door handle in the operating range in which the access key is detected. . If the access key is placed too close to the vehicle body, the keyless access functions may not operate properly. If they do not operate properly, repeat the operation from further away. . If the access key is placed near the ground or in an elevated location from the ground, even if it is in the indicated operating range, the keyless access function may not operate properly. . When the access key is within the operating range, it is possible for anyone, even someone who is not carrying the access key, to operate the keyless access function. Note that the keyless access function can be operated only by the door handle, door lock sensor, rear gate opener button, trunk opener button or rear lock button in the operating range in which the access key is detected. . It is not possible to lock the doors and rear gate using the keyless access function when the access key is inside the vehicle. However, depending on the status of the access key and the environmental conditions, the access key may be locked inside the vehicle. Before locking, make sure that you have the access key. . When the battery of the access key is discharged, or when operating it in a location with strong radio waves or noise (e.g., near a radio tower, power plant, broadcast station or an area where wire-