Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2018 WRX & WRX STI Owner’s Manual | Page 144

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Instruments and controls/Ignition switch
der.
– The key is near or touching
another transmitter.
! Key reminder chime
The reminder chime sounds when open-
ing the driver’s door with the ignition
switch in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position.
The chime stops after the following opera-
tion.
. turning the ignition switch to the “ON”
position
. removing the key from the ignition
switch
. closing the driver’s door
! Ignition switch light
For easy access to the ignition switch in
the dark, the ignition switch light illumi-
nates after the following operation.
. opening the driver’s door
. unlocking the driver’s door using the
remote keyless entry transmitter.
The light remains illuminated for several
tens of seconds and then gradually turns
off after the following operation.
. closing the driver’s door
. unlocking the doors using the remote
keyless entry transmitter
The light turns off immediately after the
following operation.
. turning the ignition switch to the “ON”
position
. locking all doors using the remote
keyless entry transmitter
& Push-button ignition switch
! Safety precautions
Refer to “Safety precautions” F2-9.
! Operating range
1)
2)
Antenna
Operating range
NOTE
. If the access key fob is not detected
within the operating range, you cannot
operate the push-button ignition switch
or start the engine.
. Even when the access key fob is
outside the vehicle, if it is placed too
close to the glass, it may be possible to
switch the power or to start the engine.
. Do not leave the access key fob in
the following places. It may become
impossible to operate the push-button
ignition switch or start the engine.
– On the instrument panel
– On the floor
– Inside the glove box
– Inside the door trim pocket
– On the rear seat
– On the rear shelf
– Inside the trunk
. If the battery of the access key fob is
discharged, perform the procedure
described in “Access key fob – if
access key fob does not operate prop-
erly” F9-17 to operate the push-button
ignition switch or start the engine. In
such a case, replace the battery im-
mediately. Refer to “Replacing battery
of access key fob” F11-51.