Subaru Impreza Manuals 2017 Impreza Owner's Manual | Page 285

Starting and operating/Remote engine start system (dealer option) and turn to the “START” position to restart the engine. & Entering the vehicle follow- ing remote engine start shut- down An alarm trigger may occur if the vehicle is opened by the remote keyless entry transmitter within a few seconds immedi- ately following remote engine start shut- down. & Pre-heating or pre-cooling the interior of the vehicle Before exiting the vehicle, set the tem- perature controls to the desired setting and operation. After the system starts the engine, the heater or air conditioning will activate and heat or cool the interior to your setting. & Remote transmitter program (Remote engine starter transceiver) New transmitters can be programmed to the remote engine start system in the event that a transmitter is lost, stolen, damaged or additional transmitters are desired (the system will accept up to eight transmitters). New remote engine start transmitters can be programmed accord- ing to the following procedure. 1. Open the driver’s door (the driver’s door must remain opened throughout the entire process). 2. Depress and hold the brake pedal. 3. Turn the ignition switch to “ON” then “LOCK”/“OFF”, back to “ON” then “LOCK”/ “OFF”, back to “ON” then “LOCK”/“OFF”, then back to “ON” again and leave the ignition “ON” throughout the programming process. 4. The system will flash the side marker lights, tail lights and parking lights and honk the horn three times, indicating that the system has entered the transmitter learn mode. 5. Press and release the “ ” button on the transmitter that you want to program. 6. The system will flash the side marker lights, tail lights and parking lights and honk the horn one time, indicating that the system has learned the transmitter. Upon successful programming, the remote start confirmation transmitter button will flash one time. 7. Repeat step 5 for any additional transmitters (the system will accept up to eight transmitters). 8. The system will exit the transmitter learn mode if the key is turned to the “LOCK”/“OFF” position, the door is closed 7-19 or after 2 minutes. & System maintenance NOTE For remote engine starter transceiver: In the event that the vehicle’s battery is replaced, discharged or disconnected, it will be necessary to start the vehicle a minimum of one time using the key prior to activating the remote engine start system. This is required to allow the vehicle electronic systems to re- synchronize. ! Changing the battery CAUTION . Do not let dust, oil or water get on or in the remote engine start transmitter when replacing the battery. . Be careful not to damage the printed circuit board in the re- mote engine start transmitter when replacing the battery. . Be careful not to allow children to touch the battery and any re- moved parts; children could swallow them. . There is a danger of explosion if – CONTINUED –