Subaru Legacy Manuals 2018 Legacy Owner's Manual | Page 455

Maintenance and service/Replacing battery & Other bulbs S11BE29 It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. We recommend that you have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU dealer if necessary. Replacing battery S11BK The access key fob / transmitter battery may be discharged under the following conditions. . The operation of the keyless access function is unstable . The operating distance of the remote keyless entry system is unstable . The transmitter does not operate prop- erly when used within the standard dis- tance Replace the battery with a new one. CAUTION . Do not let dust, oil or water get on or in the access key fob/transmit- ter when replacing battery. . Be careful not to damage the printed circuit board in the ac- cess key fob/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 an explosion if the battery is incorrectly re- placed. Replace only with the 11-47 same or equivalent type of the battery. . Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as bright sunlight, fire or the like. NOTE . Replace only with the same or equivalent type of battery recom- mended by the manufacturer. . Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws. . Mount the battery in the correct orientation to prevent fluid leakage. Be careful not to bend the terminals. It may result in a malfunction. . It is recommended that the battery should be replaced by a SUBARU deal- er. . Use a new battery. . After replacing the battery, confirm that the access key fob/transmitter functions properly. – CONTINUED –