2020 Subaru Forester Owners Manual - Access key fob – if access key fob does not operate properly

Access key fob – if access key fob does not operate properly

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 (including the rear gate)

Switching power status

Starting 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”  P492.

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Release button

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 in the procedure described in “Locking and unlocking from the out- side”  P133.

Switching power status

Apply the parking brake.

Shift the select lever to the “P” (Park) position.

Depress the brake pedal.

Hold the access key fob with the buttons facing you, and touch the push- button ignition switch with it.

When the communication between the access key fob and the vehicle is com- pleted, 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 push- button start system is deactivated: “ACC”

Under other conditions: “ON”

When the keyless access with push- button start system is deactivated, press the push-button ignition switch with the brake pedal released. The status of the push-button ignition switch then changes to “ON”.

Starting engine

Apply the parking brake.

Shift the select lever to the “P” (Park) position.

Depress the brake pedal.

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Hold the access key fob with the buttons facing you, and touch the push- button ignition switch with it.

When the communication between the access key fob and the vehicle is com- pleted, a chime (ding) will sound. At the same time, the push-button ignition switch turns to the “ACC” or “ON” position.

After the push-button ignition switch turns to the “ACC” or “ON” position, while depressing the brake pedal, press the push-button ignition switch.