Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2018 WRX & WRX STI Owner’s Manual | Page 100

2-4
Keys and doors/Keys
a key number plate. For details about the
key number plate, refer to “Key number
plate” F2-4.
An emergency key is attached to each
access key fob. The emergency key is
used for the following operations.
. Locking and unlocking the driver’s door
. Locking and unlocking the glove box
You cannot unlock the glove box without
using the emergency key. You can keep
the glove box locked when you leave your
vehicle and the access key fob (with the
emergency key removed) at a parking
facility.
1)
2)
Release button
Emergency key
While pressing the release button of the
access key fob, take out the emergency
key.
CAUTION
If the access key fob is dropped, the
integrated emergency key inside
may become loose. Be careful not
to lose the emergency key.
lockout.
& Key number plate
CAUTION
Carefully store the key number
plate. It is necessary for vehicle
repair and additional registration of
access key fobs.
NOTE
. The access key fob is always com-
municating 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, re-
place it with a new one.
. If an access key fob is lost, it is
recommended that the remaining ac-
cess key fobs be reregistered. For
reregistration of an access key fob,
contact a SUBARU dealer.
. Up to 7 access key fobs can be
registered for one vehicle. For a spare
access key fob, contact a SUBARU
dealer.
. Do not leave the access key fob in
the storage spaces inside the vehicle.
Vibrations can damage the key or turn
on the switch, possibly resulting in a
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-
24.