Subaru Outback Manuals 2012 Outback Owner's Manual | Page 102

2-12 Keys and doors & Replacing lost transmitters If you lose a transmitter or want to purchase additional transmitters (up to four can be programmed), you should re- program all of your transmitters for secur- ity reasons. It is recommended that you have your dealer program all of your transmitters into your system. ! Programming the transmitters The remote keyless entry system is equipped with a special code learning feature that allows you to program new transmitter codes into the system or to delete old ones. The system can learn up to four unique transmitter codes. The four transmitter codes may be the same or different. Programming transmitter codes into system: Key unit tag Transmitter circuit board To register a new transmitter with the remote keyless entry system, it is neces- sary to program the transmitter’s code (identification number) into the system. A tag showing the code is affixed to the key unit, and another is affixed to the circuit board inside the transmitter. If there is no tag, open the transmitter case and make a note of the eight-digit number. Program the number into the system in accordance with the following procedure. 1. Firmly close the doors and the rear gate (Outback) or trunk lid (Legacy). 2. Open the driver’s door, sit in the driver’s seat, and close the door. 3. Perform the following steps within 45 seconds. (1) Open and close the driver’s door once.