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Keys and doors/Keyless access with push–button start system
CAUTION
. Never leave or store the access
key fob inside the vehicle or
within 6.6 ft (2 m) around the
vehicle (e.g., in the garage). The
access key fob may be locked
inside the vehicle, or the battery
may discharge rapidly. Note that
the push-button ignition switch
may not turn on in some cases
depending on the location of the
access key fob.
. The access key fob contains
electronic components. Observe
the following precautions to pre-
vent malfunctions.
– Although you can replace the
battery of the access key fob
yourself, it is recommended
that the battery be replaced by
a SUBARU dealer to avoid the
risk of damage at the time of
replacement.
– Do not get the access key fob
wet. If the access key fob gets
wet, wipe it off immediately
and let it dry completely.
– Do not apply strong impacts
to the access key fob.
– Keep the access key fob away
from magnetic sources.
– Never leave the access key
fob in direct sunlight or any-
where that may become hot,
such as on the dashboard. It
may damage the battery or
cause circuit malfunctions.
– Do not wash the access key
fob in an ultrasonic washer.
– Do not leave the access key
fob in humid or dusty loca-
tions. Doing so may cause
malfunctions.
– Do not leave the access key
fob near personal computers
or home electric appliances.
Doing so may cause the ac-
cess key fob to malfunction,
resulting in battery discharge.
. If the access key fob is dropped,
the integrated emergency key
inside may become loose. Be
careful not to lose the emergency
key.
. When you carry the access key
fob on an airplane, do not press
the button of the access key fob
while in the airplane. When any
button of the access key fob is
pressed, radio waves are sent
and may affect the operation of
the airplane. When you carry the
access key fob in a bag on an
airplane, take measures to pre-
vent the buttons of the access
key fob from being pressed.
NOTE
. The operational/non-operational
setting for the keyless access function
can be changed. For the setting proce-
dure, refer to “Disabling keyless ac-
cess function” F2-14.
. For detailed information about the
operation method for the push-button
ignition switch while the keyless ac-
cess function is switched to the non-
operational mode, refer to “Access key
fob – if access key fob does not
operate properly” F9-18.
. The keyless access with push-but-
ton start system uses weak radio
waves. The status of the access key
fob and environmental conditions may
interfere with the communication be-
tween the access key fob and the
vehicle under the following conditions,
and it may not be possible to lock or
unlock the doors or start the engine.
– When operating near a facility
where strong radio waves are trans-
mitted, such as a broadcast station