Subaru Outback Manuals 2017 Outback Owner's Manual | Page 491

9-18 In case of emergency/Access key – if access key does not operate properly Access key – if access key does not operate properly & Locking and unlocking position. 3. Depress the brake pedal. CAUTION Keep metallic objects, magnetic sources and signal transmitters away from the area between the access key and the push-button ignition switch. They may interfere with the communication between the access key and the push-button ignition switch. The following functions may be inoperable because of strong radio signals in the surrounding area or a low battery condition of the access key. . Locking/unlocking doors including rear gate . Switching power status . Starting engine In such cases, perform the following procedure. When the battery of the access key is discharged, replace it with a new one. Refer to “Replacing battery of access key” F11-50. 1) 2) Release button Mechanical key While pressing the release button of the access key, take out the mechanical key. Lock or unlock the driver’s door with the mechanical key in the procedure described in “Locking and unlocking from the outside” F2-6. NOTE After locking or unlocking, be sure to attach the mechanical key back to the access key. & Switching power status 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Shift the select lever into the “P” 4. Hold the access key with the buttons facing you, and touch the push-button ignition switch with it. When the communication between the access key and the vehicle is completed, a chime (ding) will sound. At the same time, the status of the push-button ignition switch changes to either of the following. . When the keyless access with pushbutton start system is deactivated: “ACC” . Under other conditions: “ON” 5. When the keyless access with pushbutton start system is deactivated, press the push-button ignition switch with the brake pedal released. The status of the push-button ignition switch then changes