Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2011 Impreza WRX & WRX STI Owner's Manual | Page 275

Starting and operating

not. Remote engine start transmitter programming and feature programming can
be adjusted using the following procedure.
1. Open the driver’s door (the driver’s
door must remain opened throughout the
entire process).
2. Insert the key into the vehicle’s ignition
switch and turn to the “ON” position.
3. Locate the small black programming
button behind the fuse box cover, on the
driver’s side left under the dashboard
panel.
4. Press and hold the black programming
button for 10 to 15 seconds. The horn will
honk and the turn signal lights will flash
three times to indicate that the system has
entered programming mode. At this point
you can proceed to either step 5 or step 6.
5. To program a remote engine start
transmitter: press and release the “ ”
button on each transmitter. The horn will
honk and the turn signal lights will flash
one time to indicate a successful transmitter learn each time the “ ” button is
pressed. You can program up to eight
transmitters.
6. To toggle the Horn Confirmation chirps
ON/OFF: depress and release the brake
pedal to toggle the feature. The horn will
chirp and the turn signal lights will flash
one time to indicate Confirmation Horn
Chirps are “OFF”. The horn will honk and

the turn signal lights will flash 2 times to
indicate Confirmation Horn Chirps are
“ON”. Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly will toggle the feature ON or OFF
each time.
7. To exit the remote engine start transmitter and feature programming mode,
turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”
position, remove the key from the ignition
switch and test operation of the remote
engine start transmitter(s) and horn confirmation feature.

& System maintenance
! Changing the batteries

CAUTION

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an incorrect replacement battery
is used. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type of battery.
. Batteries should not be exposed
to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
The two 3-volt lithium batteries (model
CR-1220) supplied in your remote engine
start transmitter should last approximately
3 years, depending on usage. When the
batteries begin to weaken, you will notice
a decrease in range (distance from the
vehicle that your remote engine start
system operates). Follow the instructions
below to change the remote engine start
transmitter batteries.

. Do not let dust, oil or water get on
or in the remote engine start
transmitter when replacing the
battery.
. Be careful not to damage the
printed circuit board in the remote engine start transmitter
when replacing the battery.
. Be careful not to allow children to
touch the battery and any removed parts; children could
swallow them.
. There is a danger of explosion if
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