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Safety Precautions When Driving
unauthorized devices may also cause unexpected malfunctions, such as a drained battery, or may damage vehicle systems. The manufacturer’ s warranty will not cover any part that malfunctions, fails, or is damaged due to the use of an unauthorized device with the data link connector.
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! Before leaving vehicle unattended s00ad1801
CAUTION
Always lock your vehicle and carry your access key fob with you.
There is a risk for vehicle theft or unauthorized persons tampering with the vehicle or installing malicious electronic devices.
! Key number plate storage s00ad1802
NOTE
. The key number is required when repairing the vehicle or making a spare access key fob. If you lose the plate with these numbers stamped on it, you will not be able to make a spare access key fob. To prevent it from being stolen, do not leave it in the vehicle and store it in a safe place. Refer to“ Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System” FP119.
. If you lose your key, we recommend that you delete the lost access key fob registration to prevent theft. Only a SUBARU dealer can delete key fob registration. We recommend that you consult your SUBARU dealer. Refer to“ Key Replacement” FP136.
! Vehicle modifications
WARNING s00ad1803
. Do not install parts, make custom adjustments or perform wiring or other operations that are not suitable for the vehicle.
. Do not connect accessories to the vehicle wiring or connectors unless they are genuine SUBARU products. SUBARU’ s vehicle warranty does not cover any malfunctions resulting from connecting the vehicle to products other than those specified.
. It may be illegal to modify the vehicle by installing parts other than genuine SUBARU parts.
Consult your SUBARU dealer about the kinds of parts( tires, wheels, mufflers, etc.) you can legally install on your vehicle.
! Device installation WARNING s00ad1804
Connecting devices that are not intended to be used in the vehicle or in a particular connector can adversely affect the vehicle system or cause the auxiliary battery to discharge. It may also cause personal information leaks or unauthorized remote operation of vehicle features, resulting in unforeseen complications. Any complication caused by connecting a device other than one intended to be used in the vehicle is not covered by the manufacturer’ s warranty. SUBARU also bears no responsibility for any such complication.
. The vehicle trouble diagnosis connector should only be used to connect the vehicle data link connector( OBDII) for inspection and maintenance purposes.