Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2018 WRX & WRX STI Owner’s Manual | Page 457

In case of emergency / Access key fob – if access key fob does not operate properly
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Access key fob – if access key fob does not operate properly
CAUTION
Keep metallic objects, magnetic sources and signal transmitters away from the area between the access key fob and the push-button ignition switch. They may interfere with the communication between the access key fob and the pushbutton ignition switch.
The following functions may be inoperable because of strong radio signals in the surrounding area or a low battery condition of the access key fob.
. Locking / unlocking doors. Switching power status. Starting the engine
In such cases, perform the following procedure. When the battery of the access key fob is discharged, replace it with a new one. Refer to“ Replacing battery of access key fob” F11-51.
& Locking and unlocking
1) Release button 2) Emergency key
While pressing the release button of the access key fob, take out the emergency key.
Lock or unlock the driver’ s door with the emergency key.
NOTE
After locking or unlocking, be sure to reinsert the emergency key into the access key fob.
& Switching power status
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Shift the shift lever into neutral( MT models) or the select lever into the“ P” position( CVT models).
3. Depress the clutch pedal( MT models) or brake pedal( CVT models).
4. Hold the access key fob with the buttons facing you, and touch the pushbutton ignition switch with it.
When the communication between the access key fob and the vehicle is completed, a chime( ding) will sound. At the same time, the status of the push-button ignition switch changes to either of the following.. When the keyless access with pushbutton start system is deactivated:
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