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Alarm System
Actions
– Turn the ignition switch to the “ ACC ” or “ ON ” position .
– Open or close the doors , including the trunk .
– Push the unlock button on the access key fob .
– Hold the front door handle and unlock it while holding the access key fob .
– Come close to the vehicle that the front door was locked while holding the access key fob ( if OFF delay timer setting for period of time is not off ).
– Push the panic button on the access key fob .
Perform any action of 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 trunk , 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 .
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 .
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 trunk lid 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 trunk lid 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 , trunk lid 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 )
. Dome light ( illuminates only when the dome light switch is in the “ DOOR ” position )
The notifications regarding the map lights and dome light are deactivated as the factory setting . A SUBARU dealer can activate the system . Contact your SUBARU dealer for details .