Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2018 WRX & WRX STI Owner’s Manual | Page 115

Keys and doors/Remote keyless entry system
ignore the sensor operation.
. When performing the locking proce-
dure too quickly, doors may not be locked.
After the locking procedures, it is recom-
mended to pull the REAR door handles to
confirm that the doors have been locked.
. It is possible to lock the doors even
when one of the doors is open. After
performing the locking procedure, close
the opened door to lock it.
. Within 3 seconds after locking the
doors by touching the door lock sensor, it
is not possible to unlock doors by gripping
the door handle.
. When locking, be sure to carry the
access key fob to prevent locking the
access key fob in the vehicle.
. The settings of the hazard warning
flasher operation and the volume of the
audible signal can be changed by your
SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU
dealer for details. You can also change the
setting of the hazard warning flasher
operation by operating the multi-function
display (color LCD). For details, refer to
“Hazard warning flasher setting” F3-60.
Remote keyless entry system
CAUTION
. Do not expose the remote trans-
mitter to severe shocks, such as
those experienced as a result of
dropping or throwing.
. Do not take the remote transmit-
ter apart except when replacing
the battery.
. Do not get the remote transmitter
wet. If it gets wet, wipe it dry with
a cloth immediately.
. When you carry the remote trans-
mitter on an airplane, do not
press the button of the remote
transmitter while in the airplane.
When any button of the remote
transmitter is pressed, radio
waves are sent and may affect
the operation of the airplane.
When you carry the remote trans-
mitter in a bag on an airplane,
take measures to prevent the
buttons of the remote transmitter
from being pressed.
For models with “keyless access with
push-button start system”, the access
key fob is used as the transmitter for the
2-19
remote keyless entry system. For models
without “keyless access with push-button
start system”, the transmitter for the
remote keyless entry system is located
inside the key head.
The remote keyless entry system has the
following functions.
. Locking and unlocking the doors with-
out a key
. Opening the trunk without a key
. Sounding a panic alarm
. Arming and disarming the alarm sys-
tem. For detailed information, refer to
“Alarm system” F2-25.
The operable distance of the remote
keyless entry system is approximately 30
feet (10 meters). However, this distance
will vary depending on environmental
conditions. The system’s operable dis-
tance will be shorter in areas near a
facility or electronic equipment emitting
strong radio waves such as a power plant,
broadcast station, TV tower, or remote
controller of home electronic appliances.
NOTE
. For models with “keyless access
with push-button start system”, the
remote keyless entry system will not
be activated when the push-button
ignition switch is in any position other
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