Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2018 WRX & WRX STI Owner’s Manual | Page 119

Keys and doors/Anti–theft system
! Mexico-spec. models
Anti-theft system
& Immobilizer
The immobilizer system is designed to
prevent an unauthorized person from
starting the engine. Only keys registered
with your vehicle’s immobilizer system can
be used to operate your vehicle. This
system, however, is not a 100% anti-theft
guaranty.
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For models with “keyless access with
push-button start system”:
If you press the push-button ignition
switch when carrying an unregistered
access key fob, the switch will not turn to
the “ON” position and the engine will not
start.
For models without “keyless access
with push-button start system”:
Even if an unregistered key fits into the
ignition switch and can be turned to the
“START” position, the engine will auto-
matically stop after several seconds.
If the engine does not start, perform either
of the following procedures.
. Perform the procedure described in
“Starting engine” F9-18 (models with
“keyless access with push-button start
system”).
. Pull out the key once before trying
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again (models without “keyless access
with push-button start system”). Refer to
“Ignition switch” F3-4.
CAUTION
. Do not place the key under direct
sunlight or anywhere it may
become hot.
. Do not get the key wet. If the key
gets wet, wipe it dry with a cloth
immediately.
. Do not modify or remove the
system. If modified or removed,
the proper operation of the sys-
tem cannot be guaranteed.
NOTE
. To protect your vehicle from theft,
please pay close attention to the fol-
lowing security precautions:
– Never leave your vehicle unat-
tended with its keys inside.
– Before leaving your vehicle,
close all windows and the moon-
roof, and lock the doors.
– Do not leave spare keys or any
record of your key number in the
vehicle.
. The vehicle has a maintenance-free
type immobilizer system.
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