Subaru Outback Manuals 2014 Outback Owner's Manual | Page 222

Keys and doors/Keyless access with push–button start system (Outback – if equipped) unlocking any other doors (including the rear gate) when gripping the driver’s door handle . Opening the rear gate without unlocking any doors when pressing the rear gate opener button The operational/non-operational setting for this function can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Operational: . Only the driver’s door will be unlocked when the driver’s door handle is gripped. . The rear gate will open, but the other doors will remain locked when the rear gate opener button is pressed. Non-operational: . All doors and the rear gate will be unlocked when the driver’s door handle is gripped. . The rear gate will open and all doors will be unlocked when the rear gate opener button is pressed. The factory setting (default setting) is set as “operational”. For further details, consult a SUBARU dealer. 2-17 & Selecting audible signal operation & Disabling keyless access function Using an electronic chirp, the system will give you an audible signal when the doors lock and unlock. If desired, you may turn the audible signal off. For more details, contact a SUBARU dealer. When the vehicle is not going to be used for a long time, or when you choose not to use the keyless access function, the keyless access function can be disabled. & Warning chimes and warning light . The locking and unlocking function by the remote keyless entry system is not disabled. . The setting can also be changed at SUBARU dealers. For more details, contact a SUBARU dealer. . To start the engine while the functions are disabled, perform the procedure described in “Starting engine” F9-21. . We recommend that you disable the keyless access functions under the following conditions. – When the vehicle is not going to be used for an extended period of time – When the keyless access functions are not going to be used – When the access key needs to be stored inside or near the vehicle The keyless access with push-button start system sounds a warning chime and flashes the access key warning light on the combination meter in order to minimize improper operations and help protect your vehicle from theft. For details, refer to “Warning chimes and warning light of the keyless access with push-button start system” F3-25. NOTE – CONTINUED –