Keys and doors/Keyless access with push–button start system
and power transmission lines
– When products that transmit
radio waves are used, such as an
access key fob or a remote trans-
mitter key of another vehicle
– When carrying the access key
fob of your vehicle together with the
access key fob or the remote trans-
mitter of another vehicle
– When the access key fob is
placed near wireless communica-
tion equipment such as a cell phone
– When the access key fob is
placed near a metallic object
– When metallic accessories are
attached to the access key fob
– When carrying the access key
fob with electronic appliances such
as a laptop computer
– When the battery of the access
key fob is discharged
. The access key fob is always com-
municating with the vehicle and is
continuously using the battery.
Although the life of the battery varies
depending on the operating conditions,
it is approximately 1 to 2 years. If the
battery becomes fully discharged, re-
place it with a new one.
. If an access key fob is lost, it is
recommended that all of the remaining
access key fobs be reregistered. For
reregistration of an access key fob,
contact a SUBARU dealer.
. For a spare access key fob, contact
a SUBARU dealer.
. Up to 7 access key fobs can be
registered for one vehicle.
. Do not leave the access key fob in
the storage spaces inside the vehicle,
such as the door pocket, dashboard,
inside the trunk and the corner of the
cargo area. Vibrations may damage the
key fob or turn on the switch, possibly
resulting in a lockout.
. After the vehicle battery is dis-
charged or replaced, initialization of
the steering lock system may be re-
quired to start the engine. In this case,
perform the following procedure to
initialize the steering lock.
(1) Turn the push-button ignition
switch to the “OFF” position. For
details, refer to “Switching power
status” F3-7.
(2) Open and close the driver’s
door.
(3) Wait for approximately 10 sec-
onds.
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On the instrument panel
On the floor
Inside the glove box
Inside the door trim pocket
On the rear seat
On the rear shelf (sedan)
Inside the trunk (sedan)
In the cargo area (5-door models)
If you do, the following situations
may occur.
– The access key fob is mistakenly
locked inside the vehicle.
– A false warning issues although
no malfunction actually occurs.
– No warning issues even when
any malfunction occurs.
When the steering is locked, the initi-
alization is completed.
. Do not leave the access key fob in
the following places.
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