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button start system” * 3: Outback / Subaru Outback Wilderness * 4: Legacy * 5: If equipped Perform the action in the above table to illuminate the lights again when the battery drainage reduction function is active.
NOTE
. The battery drainage reduction function cannot be turned off.
. If the battery drainage reduction function is in operation when a door is open, the target room light will not be illuminated.
. To protect the battery from battery drainage, make sure that all doors, including the rear gate, are completely closed when leaving the vehicle.
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The alarm system helps to protect your vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn sounds and the hazard warning flashers flash if someone attempts to break into your vehicle.
For models with“ keyless access with push-button start system”:
The system can be armed or disarmed with the keyless access function or access key fob.
The system will not be activated when the push-button ignition switch is in the“ ACC” or“ ON” position.
For models without“ keyless access with push-button start system”:
The system can be armed or disarmed with the remote transmitter.
The system will not be activated 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.
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When the alarm system is armed, it is triggered by the opening any of the doors, the rear gate( Outback / Subaru Outback Wilderness)/ trunk lid( Legacy) or engine hood.
The alarm system will activate the following alarms when triggered.
. The vehicle’ s horn will sound for 30 seconds.
. The hazard warning flashers will flash for 30 seconds.
If any of the doors, the rear gate( Outback / Subaru Outback Wilderness)/ trunk lid( Legacy) or engine hood remains open after the 30-second period, the horn will continue to sound for a maximum of 3 minutes. If the door, rear gate( Outback / Subaru Outback Wilderness)/ trunk lid( Legacy) or engine hood is closed while the horn is sounding, the horn will stop sounding with a delay of up to 30 seconds.
NOTE
The alarm system can be set to trigger the illumination of the following interior lights.
. Map lights( illuminates only when the door interlock switch is in the“ DOOR” position)