Subaru Outback Manuals 2012 Outback Owner's Manual | Page 105

Keys and doors NOTE Make sure no one else is operating their remote keyless entry system with- in range of your vehicle when program- ming transmitters. If someone else were to operate their remote transmit- ter while you are programming your transmitters, it is possible that their transmitter code will be programmed into your system, allowing them un- authorized access to your vehicle. Alarm system The alarm system helps to protect your vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn sounds and the turn signal lights flash if someone attempts to break into your vehicle. The system can be armed and disarmed with the remote transmitter. The system does not operate 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. & System alarm operation The alarm system will give the following alarms when triggered: . The vehicle’s horn will sound and the turn signal lights 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. 2-15 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 fac- tory setting. Refer to “Function set- tings” 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 deactiva- tion, do the following. 1. Disarm the alarm system. Refer to “Disarming the system” F2-17. 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 – CONTINUED –