Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2017 WRX & WRX STI Owner’s Manual | Page 122

Keys and doors/Alarm system . Carry the access key and grip the front door handle (models with “keyless access with push-button start system”). ! To arm the system using the keyless access function (if equipped) 1. Close all windows and the moonroof (if equipped) 2. Turn the push-button ignition switch to the “OFF” position. 3. Open the doors and get out of the vehicle. 4. Make sure that the engine hood is locked. 5. Close all doors and the trunk lid. The flashing of the security indicator light will then change slowly (once approximately every 3 seconds from twice approximately every 2 seconds), indicating that the alarm system has been disarmed. Security indicator light 6. Carry the access key and touch the door lock sensor. All doors will lock, an electronic chirp will sound once, the hazard warning flashers will flash once, and the security indicator light will start flashing rapidly. After rapid flashing for 30 seconds (standby time), the security indicator light will then flash slowly (twice approximately every 2 seconds), indicating that the system has been armed for surveillance. 1) 2-29 Door lock sensor & Disarming the system Perform either of the following procedures. . Briefly press the disarm button (for less than 2 seconds) on the access key/remote transmitter. ! Emergency disarming If you cannot disarm the system using the access key/transmitter (i.e. the transmitter is lost, broken or the transmitter battery is too weak), you can disarm the system without using the access key/remote transmitter. The system can be disarmed if you turn the ignition switch from the “LOCK”/“OFF” to the “ON” position with a registered key/ access key. NOTE For models with “keyless access with push-button start system”, if the access key battery is discharged, perform the procedure described in “Switching power status” F9-16. In such a case, replace the battery immediately. Refer to “Replacing battery of access key” F11-50. – CONTINUED –