Keys and doors / Keyless access with push-button start system 2-9
. It is not possible to lock the doors and rear gate using the keyless access function when the access key fob is inside the vehicle . However , depending on the status of the access key fob and the environmental conditions , the access key fob may be locked inside the vehicle . Before locking the vehicle , make sure that you have the access key fob . . When the battery of the access key fob 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 wireless equipment is used ), or while talking on a cell phone , the operating ranges may be reduced , or the keyless access function may not operate . In such a case , perform the procedure described in “ Locking and unlocking ” F9-20 . . The doors may lock or unlock when the car is being washed or exposed to a significant amount of water that contacts the door handle while the key fob is still in the operating range .
! How to lock and unlock
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It is possible to perform the following operations when you are carrying the access key fob .
. Lock and unlock the doors . . Unlock the trunk lid ( sedan ).
. Unlock and lock the rear gate ( 5-door models ).
NOTE
. The trunk can be opened without the access key fob if all doors are unlocked . When you begin driving the vehicle , the trunk lid will lock automatically . . It is not possible to lock the doors and rear gate using the keyless access function when the push-button ignition switch is in the “ ACC ” or “ ON ” position . Refer to “ Switching power status ” F3- 7 . . If the door handle is gripped with a gloved hand , the door lock may not be released . . If the door lock sensor is touched three times or more repeatedly , the system will ignore the sensor operation . . When performing the locking procedure too quickly , locking may not have been completed . After performing the locking procedure , it is recommended to pull the REAR door handle to confirm that the doors have been locked . . If any of the doors ( or the rear gate / trunk lid ) are not fully closed , the following will occur to alert you that the doors ( or the rear gate / trunk lid ) are not properly closed . – an electronic chirp sounds five times . – the hazard warning flashers flash five times . . It is possible to lock the doors even when one of the doors is open . After performing the locking procedure , close the opened door or rear gate ( 5- door models ) to lock it . . Within 3 seconds after locking the doors and the rear gate by using the keyless access function , it is not possible to unlock doors and / or the rear gate ( 5-door models ) by using the keyless access function . . When locking , be sure to carry the access key fob to prevent locking the access key fob in the vehicle . . The setting of the hazard warning flasher operation and the volume of the audible signal can be changed by your SUBARU dealer . Contact your SUBARU dealer for details . Also , for models with the combination meter display ( color LCD ), the setting of the hazard warning flasher operation can be changed by operating the combination meter display ( color LCD ). For details , refer to “ Keyless Entry System ” F3-39 .
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