Keys and doors/Keyless access with push–button start system
ground, even if it is in the indicated
operating range.
. The status of the access key and the
radio wave conditions around the vehicle
(in this case, perform the procedure
described in “Locking and unlocking”
F9-18.
Precautions:
. When the access key is within the
operating range, it is possible for anyone,
even someone who is not carrying the
access key, to operate the keyless access
function. Please note that the keyless
access function is only available for the
following items when the access key is
detected within operating range.
– Door handle
– Door lock sensor
– Rear gate opener button (Outback)
– Trunk opener button (Legacy)
– Rear lock button (Outback)
. It is not possible to lock the doors and
rear gate using the keyless access function when the access key is inside the
vehicle. However, depending on the status
of the access key and the environmental
conditions, the access key may be locked
inside the vehicle. Before locking, make
sure that you have the access key.
. The operating ranges may be reduced,
or the keyless access function may not
operate in the following cases:
– When the battery of the access key
is discharged
– When the access key is in a
location with strong radio waves or
noise (e.g., near a radio tower, power
plant, broadcast station or an area
where wireless equipment is used)
– While talking on a cell phone
In such a case, perform the procedure
described in “Locking and unlocking”
F9-18.
. When an access key is in the operating
range, if the door handle becomes wet
due to exposure to a significant amount of
water when the vehicle is washed or
during heavy rain, the doors may be
locked or unlocked.
! How to use keyless access functions
! Keyless access function tips
. Turn off the push-button ignition switch
before locking the doors (including rear
gate) using the keyless access function. It
is not possible to lock the doors (including
the rear gate) using the keyless access
function when the push-button ignition
switch is on the “ACC” or “ON” position.
For details about turning off the push-
2-15
button ignition switch, refer to “Switching
power status” F3-7.
. If the door handle is gripped with a
gloved hand, the door lock may not be
released.
. If the door lock sensor is touched three
times or more repeatedly, the system will
ignore the sensor operation.
. When performing the locking procedure too quickly, locking may not have
been completed. After locking the doors, it
is recommended to pull the REAR door
handles to confirm that the doors have
been locked.
. It is possible to lock the doors even
when one of the doors is open. After
performing the locking procedure, close
the opened door or rear gate to lock it.
. Within 3 seconds after locking the
doors and the rear gate by using the
keyless access function, it is not possible
to unlock doors and/or the rear gate by
using the keyless access function.
. When locking, be sure to carry the
access key to prevent locking the access
key in the vehicle.
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