2-16
Keys and doors
The alarm is triggered by:
. Opening a door, the rear gate or trunk
lid
. Physical impact to the vehicle, such as
forced entry (only models with shock
sensors (dealer option))
NOTE
The alarm system can be set to trigger
illumination of map lights and dome
light. The map lights and dome light
notification is deactivated as the factory setting. Refer to “Function settings” F20. A SUBARU dealer can
activate the system. Contact your
SUBARU dealer for details.
& Activating and deactivating
the alarm system
To change the setting of your vehicle’s
alarm system for activation or deactivation, do the following.
1. Disarm the alarm system. Refer to
“Disarming the system” F2-18.
2. Sit in the driver’s seat and shut all
doors (and the rear gate (Outback)).
3. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.
4. Hold down the REAR (UNLOCK) side
of the driver’s power door locking switch,
open the driver’s door within the following
1 second, and wait 10 seconds without
releasing the switch. The setting will then
be changed as follows:
If the system was previously activated:
The trip meter screen displays “AL oF”
and the horn sounds twice, indicating that
the system is now deactivated.
If the system was previously deactivated:
The trip meter screen displays “AL on” and
the horn sounds once, indicating that the
system is now activated.
NOTE
& Arming the system
! To arm the system using remote
transmitter
1. Close all windows and the moonroof (if
equipped).
2. Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
3. Open the doors and get out of the
vehicle.
4. Make sure that the engine hood (and
the trunk lid (Legacy)) are locked.
5. Close all doors (and the rear gate
(Outback)).
You may have the above setting
change done by your SUBARU dealer.
& If you have accidentally triggered the alarm system
! To stop the alarm
Perform any of the following operations.
. Press any button on the remote transmitter.
. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.
: Press to Arm the system.
: Press to Disarm the system.