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In case of emergency/If your vehicle is involved in an accident
Models with “keyless access with
push-button start system”:
1. Turn the push-button ignition switch to
the “ACC” or “OFF” position.
2. Restart the engine.
& Auto lock/unlock operation
when involved in an accident
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When the auto lock/unlock function is ON,
all the doors will be locked automatically
while driving. For further details, refer to
“Automatic door locking/unlocking” F2-8.
When the vehicle sustains a strong impact
which may trigger the airbags to deploy,
the door locks may be unlocked automa-
tically to enable emergency escape. Gen-
erally, an impact sustained from a rear end
collision does not trigger the airbags to
deploy. However if the impact is strong
enough to deploy the airbags, it can also
trigger the unlocking function.
Under such circumstance, the auto unlock/
lock function will be suspended and the
doors will remain unlocked.
Confirm the safety of the surroundings first
and carry out the following to retrieve the
auto door lock function.
Models without “keyless access with
push-button start system”:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”
position.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.
Models with “keyless access with
push-button start system”:
1. Turn the push-button ignition switch to
the “OFF” position.
2. Turn the push-button ignition switch to
the “ON” position.
NOTE
Depending on the severity of the im-
pact, the emergency unlocking may not
function.
CAUTION
If the following occur, there may be a
malfunction in the system.
Have the system inspected by a
SUBARU dealer.
. The doors unlock automatically
while driving.
. With all doors shut, the doors
unlock when pressing the lock
side of the power door locking
switch.
. The auto door lock function does
not operate.