Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2015 WRX & WRX STI Owner's Manual | Page 91

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Keys and doors/Keys

Keys
NOTE
For models with “keyless access with
push-button start system”, refer to
“Keyless access with push-button start
system” F2-8.

against your knees while you are
driving, it could turn the ignition
switch from the “ON” position to the
“ACC” or “LOCK” position, thereby
stopping the engine.

& Key number plate
The key number is stamped on the key
number plate attached to the key set.
Write down the key number and keep it in
another safe place, not in the vehicle. This
number is needed to make a replacement
key if you lose your key or lock it inside the
vehicle. Refer to “Key replacement” F2-3.

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Master key
Submaster key
Sub key
Key number plate

Three types of keys are provided for your
vehicle.

CAUTION
Do not attach a large key holder or
key case to either key. If it bangs

Immobilizer
The immobilizer system is designed to
prevent an unauthorized person from
starting the engine. Only keys registered
with your vehicle’s immobilizer system can
be used to operate your vehicle. This
system, however, is not a 100% anti-theft
guaranty.
For models with “keyless access with
push-button start system”:
If you press the push-button ignition
switch when carrying an unregistered
access key, the switch will not turn to the
“ON” position and the engine will not start.
For models without “keyless access
with push-button start system”:
Even if an unregistered key fits into the
ignition switch and can be turned to the
“START” position, the engine will automatically stop after several seconds.
If the engine does not start, perform either
of the following procedures.
. Perform the procedure described in
“Starting engine” F9-17 (models with
“keyless access with push-button start
system”).
. Pull out the key once before trying
again (models without “keyless access
with push-button start system”). Refer to