Subaru Legacy Manuals 2013 Legacy Owner's Manual | Page 120

Keys and doors NOTE Make sure no one else is operating their remote keyless entry system within range of your vehicle when programming transmitters. If someone else were to operate their remote transmitter while you are programming your transmitters, it is possible that their transmitter code will be programmed into your system, allowing them unauthorized access to your vehicle. Alarm system The alarm system helps to protect your vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn sounds and the hazard warning flashers flash if someone attempts to break into your vehicle. For models with “keyless access with push-button start system”: The system can be armed or disarmed with the access key. The system will not be activated when the push-button ignition switch is in the “Acc” or “ON” position. For models without “keyless access with push-button start system”: The system can be armed and disarmed with the remote transmitter. The system will not be activated when the key is inserted into the ignition switch. Your vehicle’s alarm system has been set for activation at the time of shipment from the factory. You can set the system for deactivation yourself or have it done by your SUBARU dealer. 2-25 & System alarm operation The alarm system will give the following alarms when triggered: . The vehicle’s horn will sound and the hazard warning flashers will flash for 30 seconds. . If any door (or the rear gate/trunk lid) remains open after the 30-second period, the horn will continue to sound for a maximum of 3 minutes. If the door (or the rear gate/trunk lid) is closed while the horn is sounding, the horn will stop sounding with a delay of up to 30 seconds. 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” F24. A SUBARU dealer can activate the system. Contact your SUBARU dealer for details. – CONTINUED –