Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2018 WRX & WRX STI Owner’s Manual | Page 121

Keys and doors/Anti–theft system
! Mexico-spec. models
For models without “keyless access
with push-button start system”:
You can arm or disarm the system with the
remote transmitter.
The system will not be activated when the
key is inserted into the ignition switch.
Your vehicle’s alarm system has been set
for activation at the time of shipment from
the factory. You can set the system for
deactivation yourself or have it done by
your SUBARU dealer.
& Alarm system
The alarm system helps to protect your
vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn
sounds and the hazard warning flashers
flash if someone attempts to break into
your vehicle.
For models with “keyless access with
push-button start system”:
You can arm or disarm the system with the
keyless access function or access key
fob.
The system will not be activated when the
push-button ignition switch is in the “ACC”
or “ON” position.
! System operation
The alarm system will give the following
alarms when triggered.
. The vehicle’s horn will sound for 30
seconds.
. The hazard warning flashers will flash
for 30 seconds.
If any of the doors, trunk lid or engine hood
remains open after the 30-second period,
the horn will continue to sound for a
maximum of 3 minutes. If the door, trunk
lid or engine hood is closed while the horn
is sounding, the horn will stop sounding
with a delay of up to 30 seconds.
The alarm is triggered by:
. Opening any of the doors or the trunk
lid
. Opening the engine hood.
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. Physical impact to the vehicle, such as
forced entry (only models with shock
sensors (dealer option))
NOTE
You can set the alarm system to trigger
the illumination of the following interior
lights.
. Map lights (for models with moon-
roof)
. Dome light (illuminates only when
the dome light switch is in the “DOOR”
position)
The notifications regarding the map
lights (for models with moonroof) and
dome light are deactivated as the
factory setting. A SUBARU dealer can
activate the system. Contact your
SUBARU dealer for details.
! Activating and deactivating the
alarm system
To change the setting of your vehicle’s
alarm system for activation or deactiva-
tion, do the following.
1. Disarm the alarm system. Refer to
“Disarming the system” F2-29.
2. Sit in the driver’s seat and shut all
doors and the trunk lid.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.
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