Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2015 WRX & WRX STI Owner's Manual | Page 99

2-10

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

direct sunlight or anywhere
that may become hot, such
as on the dashboard. It may
damage the battery or cause
circuit malfunctions.
– Do not wash the access key in
an ultrasonic washer.
– Do not leave the access key in
humid or dusty locations.
Doing so may cause malfunctions.
– Do not leave the access key
near personal computers or
home electric appliances.
Doing so may cause the access key to malfunction, resulting in battery discharge.
. If the access key is dropped, the
integrated mechanical key inside
may become loose. Be careful
not to lose the mechanical key.
. When you carry the access key
on an airplane, do not press the
button of the access key while in
the airplane. When any button of
the access key is pressed, radio
waves are sent and may affect
the operation of the airplane.
When you carry the access key
in a bag on an airplane, take
measures to prevent the buttons

of the access key from being
pressed.

NOTE
. The operational/non-operational
setting for the keyless access function
can be changed. For the setting procedure, refer to “Disabling keyless access function” F2-15. The setting can
also be changed by a SUBARU dealer.
For more details, contact a SUBARU
dealer.
. For detailed information about the
operation method for the push-button
ignition switch while the keyless access function is switched to the nonoperational mode, refer to “Access key
– if access key does not operate
properly” F9-16.
. The keyless access with push-button start system uses weak radio
waves. The status of the access key
and environmental conditions may interfere with the communication between the access key and the vehicle
under the following conditions, and it
may not be possible to lock or unlock
the doors or start the engine.
– When operating near a facility
where strong radio waves are transmitted, such as a broadcast station

and power transmission lines
– When products that transmit
radio waves are used, such as an
access key or a remote transmitter
key of another vehicle
– When the access key is placed
near wireless communication
equipment such as a cell phone
– When the access key is placed
near a metallic object
– When metallic accessories are
attached to the access key
– When carrying the access key
with electronic appliances such as
a laptop computer
– When the battery of the access
key is discharged
. The access key is always communicating with the vehicle and is continuously using the battery. Although
the life of the battery varies depending
on the operating conditions, it is approximately 1 to 2 years. If the battery
becomes fully discharged, replace it
with a new one.
. If an access key is lost, it is
recommended that the access key be
reregistered. For reregistration of an
access key, contact a SUBARU dealer.
. For a spare access key, contact a
SUBARU dealer.
. Up to 7 access keys can be regis-