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Keys and doors/Keyless access with push–button start system

If you wear electric medical equipment other than an implanted pacemaker or an implanted defibrillator,
before using the keyless access
with push-button start system, refer
to “Radio waves used for the keyless access with push-button start
system” mentioned later, and contact the electric medical equipment
manufacturer for more information.
The radio waves from the transmitting antennas on the vehicle could
adversely affect the operation of the
electric medical equipment.
“Radio waves used for the keyless
access with push-button start system”
. The keyless access with pushbutton start system uses radio
waves of the following frequency* in addition to the radio
waves used for the remote keyless entry system. The radio
waves are periodically output
from the antennas installed on
the vehicle as shown in the
following illustrations.
* Radio frequency: 134 kHz

1)

Antenna

CAUTION
. Never leave or store the access
key inside the vehicle (e.g., on
the instrumental panel, inside the

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glove box, on the seat, in the
door pocket or on the rear shelf)
or within 6.6 ft (2 m) around the
vehicle (e.g., in the garage). The
access key may be locked inside
the vehicle, or the battery may
discharge rapidly. Note that the
push-button ignition switch may
not turn on in some cases depending on the location of the
access key.
. The access key contains electronic components. Observe the
following precautions to preve nt
malfunctions.
– Although you can replace the
battery of the access key
yourself, it is recommended
that the battery be replaced by
a SUBARU dealer to avoid the
risk of damage at the time of
replacement.
– Do not get the access key wet.
If the access key gets wet,
wipe it off immediately and let
it dry completely.
– Do not allow strong impacts to
the access key.
– Keep the access key away
from magnetic sources.
– Never leave the access key in
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