Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid (2016 year). Manual - part 7

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)

CAUTION

If you need service or repair in areas
indicated in the following list, have
the work performed by an author-
ized SUBARU dealer. The SRS air-
bag control module, impact sensors
and airbag modules are stored in
these areas.
. Under the center of the instru-

ment panel

. On both the right and left sides at

the front of the vehicle

. Steering wheel and column and

nearby areas

. Bottom of the steering column

and nearby areas

. Top of the dashboard on front

passenger

’s side and nearby

areas

. Each front seat and nearby area
. Inside each center pillar
. Inside each front door
. In each roof side (from the front

pillar to a point over the rear seat)

. Between the rear seat cushion

and rear wheel house on each
side

. Under the rear center seat

In the event that the SRS airbag is
deployed, replacement of the system
should be performed only by an author-
ized SUBARU dealer. When the compo-
nents of the SRS airbag system are
replaced, use only genuine SUBARU
parts.

NOTE

In the following cases, contact your
SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
. The front part of the vehicle was
involved in an accident in which only
the driver

’s SRS frontal airbag or both

driver

’s and front passenger’s SRS

frontal airbags did not deploy.

. The pad of the steering wheel, the
cover over the front passenger

’s SRS

frontal airbag, or either roof side (from
the front pillar to a point over the rear
seat) is scratched, cracked, or other-
wise damaged.

. The center pillar, front door, rear
wheel house or rear sub frame, or an
area near these parts, was involved in
an accident in which the SRS side
airbag and SRS curtain airbag did not
deploy.

. The fabric or leather of either front
seatback is cut, frayed, or otherwise
damaged.

. The rear part of the vehicle was

involved in an accident in which no
SRS airbag was deployed.

& Precautions against vehicle

modification

WARNING

To avoid accidental activation of the
system or rendering the system
inoperative, which may result in
serious injury, no modifications
should be made to any components
or wiring of the SRS airbag system.

This includes following modifica-
tions.
. Installation of custom steering

wheels

. Attachment of additional trim

materials to the dashboard

. Installation of custom seats
. Replacement of seat fabric or

leather

. Installation of additional fabric or

leather on the front seat

. Attachment of a hands-free mi-

crophone or any other accessory
to a front pillar, a center pillar, a
rear pillar, the windshield, a side
window, an assist grip, or any

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other cabin surface that would be
near a deploying SRS curtain
airbag.

. Installation of additional electri-

cal/electronic equipment such as
a mobile two-way radio on or
near the SRS airbag system
components and/or wiring is not
advisable. This could interfere
with proper operation of the
SRS airbag system.

CAUTION

Do not perform any of the following
modifications. Such modifications
can interfere with proper operation
of the SRS airbag system.
. Attachment of any equipment

(bush bar, winches, snow plow,
skid plate, etc.) other than genu-
ine SUBARU accessory parts to
the front end.

. Modification of the suspension

system or front end structure.

. Installation of a tire of different

size and construction from the
tires specified on the vehicle
placard attached to the driver

’s

door pillar or specified for indivi-
dual vehicle models in this Own-

’s Manual.

. Attachment of any equipment

(side steps or side sill protectors,
etc.) other than genuine SUBARU
accessory parts to the side body.

Always consult your SUBARU dealer if
you want to install any accessory parts on
your vehicle.

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Keyless access with push-button start

system ..............................................................

2-2

Key number plate ................................................

2-2

Safety precautions ..............................................

2-3

Locking and unlocking with

“keyless access”

entry function....................................................

2-6

Selecting audible signal operation .......................

2-9

Warning chimes and warning indicator ...............

2-10

Disabling keyless access function ......................

2-10

When access key does not operate properly .......

2-12

Replacing battery of access key .........................

2-12

Replacing access key.........................................

2-12

Certification for keyless access with push-button

start system .....................................................

2-12

Immobilizer .........................................................

2-13

Security indicator light .......................................

2-13

Key replacement ................................................

2-13

Certification for immobilizer system ....................

2-13

Door locks ..........................................................

2-14

Locking and unlocking from the outside .............

2-14

Locking and unlocking from the inside ...............

2-15

Battery drainage prevention function ..................

2-15

Power door locking switches ............................

2-16

Key lock-in prevention function ..........................

2-17

PIN Code Access ...............................................

2-17

Registering a PIN code .......................................

2-18

Unlocking ..........................................................

2-19

Remote keyless entry system ...........................

2-19

Locking the doors ..............................................

2-20

Unlocking the doors ..........................................

2-20

Unlocking the rear gate......................................

2-20

Vehicle finder function .......................................

2-20

Sounding a panic alarm .....................................

2-21

Replacing the battery .........................................

2-21

Replacing lost access keys ................................

2-21

Alarm system .....................................................

2-21

System operation...............................................

2-21

Activating and deactivating the alarm system .....

2-22

If you have accidentally triggered the alarm

system ............................................................

2-22

Arming the system ............................................

2-22

Disarming the system ........................................

2-24

Valet mode ........................................................

2-25

Shock sensors (dealer option)............................

2-25

Tripped sensor identification ..............................

2-26

Child safety locks ..............................................

2-26

Windows.............................................................

2-26

Power window operation by driver .....................

2-27

Power window operation by passengers.............

2-29

Initialization of power window ............................

2-29

Rear gate ............................................................

2-30

Lock/unlock.......................................................

2-30

Open/close ........................................................

2-30

Moonroof (if equipped)......................................

2-31

Moonroof switches ............................................

2-32

Sun shade .........................................................

2-33

Keys and doors

Keys and doors/Keyless access with push

–button start system

Keyless access with push-
button start system

Access key (main)

Access key (sub)

Key number plate

The vehicle has two access keys and a
key number plate. For details about the
key number plate, refer to

“Key number

plate

” F2-2.

The keyless access with push-button start
system allows you to perform the following
functions when you are carrying the
access key.
. Locking and unlocking of the doors and
rear gate
. Starting and stopping the hybrid sys-
tem. For detailed information, refer to

“Starting and stopping the hybrid system”

F7-9.

. Arming and disarming the alarm sys-
tem. For detailed information, refer to

“Alarm system” F2-21.

Locking and unlocking by the remote
keyless entry system can also be con-
trolled with the buttons on the access key.
For detailed information, refer to

“Remote

keyless entry system

” F2-19.

A mechanical key is attached to each
access key. The mechanical key is used
for the following operations.
. Locking and unlocking the driver’s door

. Locking and unlocking the glove box

You cannot unlock the glove box without
using the mechanical key. You can keep
the glove box locked when you leave your
vehicle and the access key (with the
mechanical key removed) at a parking
facility.

Release button

Mechanical key

While pressing the release button of the
access key, take out the mechanical key.

& Key number plate

The key number is stamped on the key
number plate attached to the key set.
Write down the key number and keep it in
another safe place, not in the vehicle. This
number is needed to make a replacement
key if you lose your key or lock it inside the
vehicle. Refer to

“Key replacement” F2-

13.

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& Safety precautions

WARNING

If you wear an implanted pacemaker
or an implanted defibrillator, stay at
least 8.7 in (22 cm) away from the
transmitting antennas installed on
the vehicle.

The radio waves from the transmit-
ting antennas on the vehicle could
adversely affect the operation of
implanted pacemakers and im-
planted defibrillators.

If you wear electronic medical
equipment other than an implanted
pacemaker or an implanted defibril-
lator, before using the keyless ac-
cess with push-button start system,
refer to

“Radio waves used for the

keyless access with push-button
start system

” mentioned later, and

contact the electronic medical
equipment manufacturer for more
information. The radio waves from
the transmitting antennas on the
vehicle could adversely affect the
operation of the electronic medical
equipment.

“Radio waves used for the keyless
access with push-button start sys-

tem

”

. The keyless access with push-

button start system uses radio
waves of the following fre-
quency* in addition to the radio
waves used for the remote key-
less entry system. The radio
waves are periodically output
from the antennas installed on
the vehicle as shown in the
following illustration.

* Radio frequency: 134 kHz

Antenna

CAUTION

. Never leave or store the access

key inside the vehicle (e.g., on
the instrumental panel, inside the

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–button start system

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Keys and doors/Keyless access with push

–button start system

glove box, on the seat, in the
door pocket or at the corner of
the cargo area) or within 6.6 ft (2
m) around the vehicle (e.g., in the
garage). The access key may be
locked inside the vehicle, or the
battery may discharge rapidly.
Note that the push-button igni-
tion switch may not turn on in
some cases depending on the
location of the access key.

. The access key contains electro-

nic components. Observe the
following precautions to prevent
malfunctions.
– Although you can replace the

battery of the access key
yourself, it is recommended
that the battery be replaced by
a SUBARU dealer to avoid the
risk of damage at the time of
replacement.

– Do not get the access key wet.

If the access key gets wet,
wipe it off immediately and let
it dry completely.

– Do not allow strong impacts to

the access key.

– Keep the access key away

from magnetic sources.

– Never leave the access key in

direct sunlight or anywhere
that may become hot, such
as on the dashboard. It may
damage the battery or cause
circuit malfunctions.

– Do not wash the access key in

an ultrasonic washer.

– Do not leave the access key in

humid or dusty locations.
Doing so may cause malfunc-
tions.

– Do not leave the access key

near personal computers or
home electric appliances.
Doing so may cause the ac-
cess key to malfunction, re-
sulting in battery discharge.

. If the access key is dropped, the

integrated mechanical key inside
may become loose. Be careful
not to lose the mechanical key.

. When you carry the access key

on an airplane, do not press the
button of the access key while in
the airplane. When any button of
the access key is pressed, radio
waves are sent and may affect
the operation of the airplane.
When you carry the access key
in a bag on an airplane, take
measures to prevent the buttons

of the access key from being
pressed.

NOTE

. The operational/non-operational
setting for the keyless access function
can be changed. For the setting proce-
dure, refer to

“Disabling keyless ac-

cess function

” F2-10. The setting can

also be changed by a SUBARU dealer.
For more details, contact a SUBARU
dealer.

. For detailed information about the
operation method for the push-button
ignition switch while the keyless ac-
cess function is switched to the non-
operational mode, refer to

“Access key

– if access key does not operate
properly

” F9-23.

. The keyless access with push-but-
ton start system uses weak radio
waves. The status of the access key
and environmental conditions may in-
terfere with the communication be-
tween the access key and the vehicle
under the following conditions, and it
may not be possible to lock or unlock
the doors or start the hybrid system.

– When operating near a facility
where strong radio waves are trans-
mitted, such as a broadcast station

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and power transmission lines
– When products that transmit
radio waves are used, such as an
access key or a remote transmitter
key of another vehicle
– When the access key is placed
near wireless communication
equipment such as a cell phone
– When the access key is placed
near a metallic object
– When metallic accessories are
attached to the access key
– When carrying the access key
with electronic appliances such as
a laptop computer
– When the battery of the access
key is discharged

. The access key is always commu-
nicating with the vehicle and is con-
tinuously using the battery. Although
the life of the battery varies depending
on the operating conditions, it is ap-
proximately 1 to 2 years. If the battery
becomes fully discharged, replace it
with a new one.

. If an access key is lost, it is
recommended that the access key be
reregistered. For reregistration of an
access key, contact a SUBARU dealer.

. For a spare access key, contact a
SUBARU dealer.

. Up to 7 access keys can be regis-

tered for one vehicle.

. Carefully store the key number plate
supplied with the access key. It is
necessary for vehicle repair.

. Do not leave the access key in the
storage spaces inside the vehicle, such
as the door pocket, dashboard and the
corner of the cargo area. Vibrations
may damage the key or turn on the
switch, possibly resulting in a lockout.

. After the 12 V auxiliary battery is
discharged or replaced, initialization of
the steering lock system may be re-
quired to start the hybrid system. In
this case, perform the following proce-
dure to initialize the steering lock.

(1) Turn the push-button ignition
switch to the

“OFF” position. For

details, refer to

“Switching power

status

” F3-3.

(2) Open and close the driver

’s

door.
(3) Wait for approximately 10 sec-
onds.

When the steering is locked, the initi-
alization is completed.
. Do not leave the access key in the
following places.

– On the instrument panel

– On the floor

– Inside the glove box

– Inside the door trim pocket

– On the rear seat

– At the cargo area

If you do, the following situations
may occur.

– The access key is mistakenly
locked inside the vehicle.
– A false warning issues although
no malfunction actually occurs.
– No warning issues even when
any malfunction occurs.

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–button start system

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Keys and doors/Keyless access with push

–button start system

& Locking and unlocking with

“keyless access” entry func-

tion

! Operating ranges

Antenna

Operating range

The operating ranges of the door and rear
gate locking/unlocking functions are ap-
proximately 16 to 32 in (40 to 80 cm) from
the respective door handles and the rear
gate ornament.

LED indicator

When the access key is within either of the
operating ranges of the front doors, the
LED indicator on the access key flashes.
When the keyless access functions are
disabled, the LED indicator does not flash
unless a button on the access key is
pressed.

! Operating range tips

. Locking by using the keyless access
function can be operated only by the door
lock sensor in the operating range in
which the access key is detected.
. Unlocking by using the keyless access
function can be operated only by the door
handle in the operating range in which the
access key is detected.
. If the access key is placed too close to

the vehicle body, the keyless access
function may not operate properly. If they
do not operate properly, repeat the opera-
tion from further away.
. If the access key is placed near the
ground or in an elevated location from the
ground, even if it is in the indicated
operating range, the keyless access func-
tion may not operate properly.
. When the access key is within the
operating range, it is possible for anyone,
even someone who is not carrying the
access key, to operate the keyless access
function. Note that locking and unlocking
can be operated only by the door handle,
door lock sensor, rear gate opener button
or rear lock button in the operating range
in which the access key is detected.
. It is not possible to lock the doors and
rear gate using the keyless access func-
tion when the access key is inside the
vehicle. However, depending on the status
of the access key and the environmental
conditions, the access key may be locked
inside the vehicle. Before locking, make
sure that you have the access key.
. When the battery of the access key is
discharged, or when operating it in a
location with strong radio waves or noise
(e.g., near a radio tower, power plant,
broadcast station, large display, airport,
electrical sign board or an area where

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wireless equipment is used), or while
talking on a cell phone, the operating
ranges may be reduced, or the keyless
access function may not operate.
In such a case, perform the procedure
described in

“Locking and unlocking” F9-

23.
. When an access key is in the operating
range, if the door handle becomes wet
due to exposure to a significant amount of
water when the vehicle is washed or
during heavy rain, the doors may be
locked or unlocked.
. The keyless access function may not
operate properly depending on the status
of the access key and the radio wave
conditions around the vehicle. In such a
case, perform the procedure described in

“Locking and unlocking” F9-23.
! How to use keyless access func-

tions

! Keyless access function tips

. When you lock the doors and rear gate
using the keyless access function, turn the
push-button ignition switch off. It is not
possible to lock the doors and rear gate
using the keyless access function when
the push-button ignition switch is on the

“ACC” or “ON” position. For details about
turning off the push-button ignition switch,
refer to

“Switching power status” F3-3.

. If the door handle is gripped with a
gloved hand, the door lock may not be
released.
. If the door lock sensor is touched three
times or more repeatedly, the system will
ignore the sensor operation.
. When performing the locking proce-
dure too quickly, locking may not have
been completed. After performing the
locking procedure, it is recommended to
pull the REAR door handle 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 or rear gate to lock it.
. Within 3 seconds after locking the
doors and the rear gate by using the
keyless access function, it is not possible
to unlock doors and/or the rear gate by
using the keyless access function.
. When locking, be sure to carry the
access key to prevent locking the access
key in the vehicle.
. The setting of the hazard warning
flasher operation and the volume of the
audible signal can be changed by your
SUBARU dealer. We recommend that you
contact your SUBARU dealer for details.
. The setting of the hazard warning
flasher operation can be changed by
operating the multi function display. For

details, refer to

“Hazard warning flasher

setting

” F3-66.

! Unlocking

Carry the access key, and grip the door
handle.
. When the driver’s door handle is
gripped, only the driver

’s door will be

unlocked.
. When the front passenger’s door han-
dle is gripped, all doors including the rear
gate will be unlocked.

Also, an electronic chirp will sound twice
and the hazard warning flashers will flash
twice.

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–button start system

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Keys and doors/Keyless access with push

–button start system

! Opening rear gate

Rear gate opener button

Carry the access key, and press the rear
gate opener button. Only the rear gate will
be unlocked and opened. Also, an elec-
tronic chirp will sound twice and the
hazard warning flashers will flash twice.

! Locking with the door lock

sensor

Door lock sensor

Carry the access key, close all doors
including the rear gate and touch the door
lock sensor on the door handle. All doors
including the rear gate will be locked. Also,
an electronic chirp will sound once and the
hazard warning flashers will flash once.

NOTE

After touching the door lock sensor to
lock all of the doors (including the rear
gate), if you touch the door lock sensor
once more to attempt the lock opera-
tion without first unlocking the doors,
nothing will happen, even if the door
lock sensor is touched. In this case,
perform the unlocking operation once

first. You can then touch the door lock
sensor to lock the doors.

! Locking with the rear lock button

Rear lock button

Carry the access key, close all doors
including the rear gate and press the rear
lock button. The rear gate and all doors
will be locked. Also, an electronic chirp will
sound once and the hazard warning
flashers will flash once.
! Power saving function
The keyless access function will be
disabled in the following cases to protect
the access key battery and the 12 V
auxiliary battery.

. Case 1: When the keyless access
function and the remote keyless entry

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system have not been used for 2 weeks or
longer while all doors are locked

(1) 5 days after the push-button igni-
tion switch has been turned off, com-
munication between the antennas and
the access key will be stopped.
(2) 9 days after step 1, the sensors
(both the lock sensor and unlock
sensor) on the front passenger

’s door

will be disabled.

To recover the keyless access func-

tion:
Operate one of the following items.

– Unlock the doors by operating any
procedure other than gripping the front
passenger

’s door handle

– Lock the doors

– Open a door and then close it

– Turn the push-button ignition switch
to the

“ON” position

. Case 2: When the access key has
been left in the operating range for 10
minutes or longer while all doors are
locked

To recover the keyless access func-

tion:
Operate one of the following items.

– Unlock the doors by gripping the
door handle

– Unlock the doors by pressing the
rear gate opener button
– Lock the doors by touching the door
lock sensor
– Lock or unlock the doors by using
the remote keyless entry system
– Lock or unlock the doors by using
the power door locking switch
– Open either of the front doors

! Door unlock selection function
The door unlock selection function makes
the following operations possible.
. Unlocking the driver’s door without
unlocking any other doors (including the
rear gate) when gripping the driver

’s door

handle
. Opening the rear gate without unlock-
ing any doors when pressing the rear gate
opener button

The operational/non-operational setting
for this function can be changed by a
SUBARU dealer.

Operational:
. Only the driver’s door will be unlocked
when the driver

’s door handle is gripped.

. The rear gate will open, but the other
doors will remain locked when the rear
gate opener button is pressed.

Non-operational:
. All doors and the rear gate will be
unlocked when the driver

’s door handle is

gripped.
. The rear gate will open and all doors
will be unlocked when the rear gate
opener button is pressed.

For the factory setting (default setting),
refer to

“Function settings” F31.

For further details, consult a SUBARU
dealer.

NOTE

The setting can be changed by your
SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU
dealer for details. Also, the setting can
be changed by operating the multi
function display. For details, refer to

“Keyless access setting” F3-71.

& Selecting audible signal op-

eration

Using an electronic chirp, the system will
give you an audible signal when the doors
lock and unlock. If desired, you may turn
the audible signal off. For more details,
contact a SUBARU dealer.

NOTE

The setting can be changed by operat-
ing the multi function display. For de-

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–button start system

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Keys and doors/Keyless access with push

–button start system

tails, refer to

“Keyless buzzer volume

setting

” F3-66.

& Warning chimes and warning

indicator

The keyless access with push-button start
system sounds a warning chime and
flashes the access key warning indicator
on the combination meter in order to
minimize improper operations and help
protect your vehicle from theft.
For details, refer to

“Warning chimes and

warning indicator of the keyless access
with push-button start system

” F3-22.

& Disabling keyless access

function

WARNING

If you have an implanted pacemaker
or an implanted defibrillator, per-
form the procedure described in

“By operating the driver’s door”

F2-11 to disable the keyless access
function. If you perform the proce-
dure described in

“By operating the

access key

” F2-10, the operation of

an implanted pacemaker or im-
planted defibrillator may be affected
by the radio waves from the trans-

mitter antenna.

When the vehicle is not going to be used
for a long time, or when you choose not to
use the keyless access function, the
keyless access function can be disabled.

NOTE

. The locking and unlocking function
by the remote keyless entry system is
not disabled.

. The setting can also be changed at
SUBARU dealers. For more details,
contact a SUBARU dealer.

. To start the hybrid system while the
functions are disabled, perform the
procedure described in

“Starting hy-

brid system

” F9-24.

. We recommend that you disable the
keyless access functions under the
following conditions.

– When the vehicle is not going to
be used for an extended period of
time
– When the keyless access func-
tions are not going to be used

! Disabling functions

! By operating the access key

If you have registered a PIN code for PIN
Code Access, you can disable the keyless
access function by operating the access
key. For details about registering a PIN
code, refer to

“Registering a PIN code”

F2-18.
1. Open the driver

’s door.

2. Rotate the lock lever forward.

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3. Press and hold the

“ ” button and

“

” button on the access key simulta-

neously for more than 5 seconds.

A chirp sound will be heard, and the
function will be disabled.

! By operating the driver’s door

1. Sit in the driver

’s seat, and close the

door.

2. Push the rear side (unlock side) of the
power door locking switch.
3. Within 5 seconds after step 2 is
performed, open the driver

’s door.

4. Within 5 seconds after step 3 is
performed, push the rear side (unlock
side) of the power door locking switch
twice while the door is open.
5. Within 10 seconds after step 4 is
performed, close and open the driver

’s

door twice.
6. Within 10 seconds after step 5 is
performed, push the rear side (unlock
side) of the power door locking switch
twice while the door is open.

7. Within 10 seconds after step 6 is
performed, close and open the driver

’s

door once.
8. Within 5 seconds after step 7 is
performed, close the door. A chirp sound
will be heard, and the functions will be
disabled.

NOTE

In steps 4 and 6, press the power door
locking switch slowly. If the switch is
pressed quickly, the functions may not
be disabled.

! Enabling functions
When the procedure to disable the func-
tions is performed again, a chirp sound will
be heard, and the functions are enabled.

NOTE

. The keyless access function will be
enabled only if you perform the proce-
dure in the same manner you disabled
the function (for example, when dis-
abling by operating the driver

’s door,

the function will not be enabled even if
you operate the access key).

. Press the push-button ignition
switch if you do not know the proce-
dure in which the keyless access
function was disabled.

– When disabling by operating the

Keys and doors/Keyless access with push

–button start system

– CONTINUED –

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Keys and doors/Keyless access with push

–button start system

driver

’s door: a chirp will not be

heard
– When disabling by operating the
access key: a chirp will be heard

& When access key does not

operate properly

Refer to

“Access key – if access key does

not operate properly

” F9-23.

& Replacing battery of access

key

Refer to

“Replacing access key battery”

F11-45.

& Replacing access key

Access keys can be replaced at SUBARU
dealers. For more details, contact a
SUBARU dealer.

& Certification for keyless ac-

cess with push-button start
system

! U.S.-spec. models
FCC ID: HYQ14AHC
FCC ID: HYQ13CZZ
FCC ID: Y8PSSPIMB02
FCC ID: Y8PSSPLF02

CAUTION

FCC WARNING

Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party re-
sponsible for compliance could void
the user

’s authority to operate the

equipment.

NOTE

This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This de-
vice may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

! Canada-spec. models

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Immobilizer

The immobilizer system is designed to
prevent an unauthorized person from
starting the hybrid system. 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 guarantee.

If you press the push-button ignition
switch when carrying an unregistered
access key, the switch will not turn to the

“ON” position and the hybrid system will
not start.

The immobilizer key contains a transpon-
der in which the key

’s ID code is stored.

The transponder transmits the key

’s ID

code to the immobilizer system

’s receiver

when an access key is detected within the
operating range of the antennas inside the
vehicle.

If the transmitted ID code matches the ID
code registered in the immobilizer system,
the system allows the hybrid system to be
started. Since the ID code is transmitted
and acted upon almost instantly, the
immobilizer system does not impede
normal starting of the hybrid system.
If the hybrid system does not start, per-
form the procedure described in

“Starting

hybrid system

” F9-24.

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.

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 and rear
gate.
– Do not leave spare keys or any
record of your key number in the
vehicle.

. The vehicle has a maintenance-free
type immobilizer system.

& Security indicator light

Refer to

“Security indicator light” F3-27.

& Key replacement

Your key number plate will be required if
you ever need a replacement key made.
Any new key must be registered for use
with your vehicle

’s immobilizer system

before it can be used. A maximum of
seven keys can be registered for use with
one vehicle.

One key that has already been registered
is required in order to register a new key.

If you lose a key, the lost key

’s ID code still

remains in the memory of the vehicle

’s

immobilizer system. For security reasons,
the lost key

’s ID code should be erased

from the memory. To erase the lost key

’s

ID code, all keys that will be used are
required.

For details about new key registration and
erasing the lost key

’s ID code, contact

your SUBARU dealer.

& Certification for immobilizer

system

Refer to

“Certification for keyless access

with push-button start system

” F2-12.

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