The following access key fobs are provided with the vehicle.
Access key fob (main)
Access key fob (sub)
Key number plate
The keyless access with push-button start system allows you to perform the following functions when you are carrying the access key fob.
. Locking and unlocking of the doors and rear gate (5-door models). Refer to “Lock- ing and unlocking by holding the access key fob” 2-7.
Opening the trunk (sedan). Refer to “Locking and unlocking by holding the access key fob” 2-7.
Starting and stopping the engine. For detailed information, refer to “Starting and stopping engine (models with push-button start system)” 7-12.
Arming and disarming the alarm sys- tem. For detailed information, refer to “Alarm system” 2-27.
Locking/unlocking using the remote keyless entry system can also be con- trolled with the buttons on the access key fob. For detailed information, refer to “Remote keyless entry system” 2- 19.
Carefully store the key number plate supplied with the access key fob. It is necessary for vehicle repair and addi- tional registration of access key fobs. For details, refer to “Key replacement”
2-18.
An emergency key is attached to each access key fob.
Release button
Emergency key
While pressing the release button of the access key fob, take out the emergency key.
The emergency key is used for the follow- ing operations.
Locking and unlocking the driver’s door
Locking and unlocking the glove box
Safety precautions
Sedan
Antenna
5-door models
Antenna
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” 2-14.
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 fob – if access key fob does not operate properly” 9-19.
The keyless access with push-but- ton start system uses weak radio waves. The status of the access key fob and environmental conditions may interfere with the communication be- tween the access key fob and the vehicle under the following conditions, and it may not be possible to lock or unlock the doors or start the engine.
– When operating near a facility where strong radio waves are trans- mitted, such as a broadcast station
and power transmission lines
When products that transmit radio waves are used, such as an access key fob or a remote trans- mitter key of another vehicle
When carrying the access key fob of your vehicle together with the access key fob or the remote trans- mitter of another vehicle
When the access key fob is placed near wireless communica- tion equipment such as a cell phone
When the access key fob is placed near a metallic object
When metallic accessories are attached to the access key fob
When carrying the access key fob with electronic appliances such as a laptop computer
When the battery of the access key fob is discharged
The access key fob is always com- municating with the vehicle and is continuously using the battery. Although the life of the battery varies depending on the operating conditions, it is approximately 1 to 2 years. If the battery becomes fully discharged, re- place it with a new one.
If an access key fob is lost, it is recommended that all of the remaining access key fobs be reregistered. For
reregistration of an access key fob, contact a SUBARU dealer.
For a spare access key fob, contact a SUBARU dealer.
Up to 7 access key fobs can be registered for one vehicle.
Do not leave the access key fob in the storage spaces inside the vehicle, such as the door pocket, dashboard, inside the trunk and the corner of the cargo area. Vibrations may damage the key fob or turn on the switch, possibly resulting in a lockout.
After the vehicle battery is dis- charged or replaced, initialization of the steering lock system may be re- quired to start the engine. In this case, perform the following procedure to initialize the steering lock.
Turn the push-button ignition switch to the “OFF” position. For details, refer to “Switching power status” 3-7.
Open and close the driver’s door.
Wait for approximately 10 sec- onds.
When the steering is locked, the initi- alization is completed.
Do not leave the access key fob in the following places.
On the instrument panel
On the floor
Inside the glove box
Inside the door trim pocket
On the rear seat
On the rear shelf (sedan)
Inside the trunk (sedan)
In the cargo area (5-door models)
If you do, the following situations may occur.
The access key fob is mistakenly locked inside the vehicle.
A false warning issues although no malfunction actually occurs.
No warning issues even when any malfunction occurs.
& Locking and unlocking by holding the access key fob
When the access key fob is carried within the operating range, the doors and the rear gate (5-door models) can be locked/ unlocked just by touching the door handle.
! Operating ranges
Sedan
Antenna
Operating range (approximately 16 to 32 in (40 to 80 cm))
5-door models
Antenna
Operating range (approximately 16 to 32 in (40 to 80 cm))
1) LED indicator
When the access key fob is within either of the operating ranges of the front doors, the LED indicator on the access key fob flashes. When the keyless access func- tions are disabled, the LED indicator does not flash unless a button on the access key fob is pressed.
If the access key fob is placed too close to the vehicle body, the keyless access functions may not operate properly. If they do not operate prop- erly, repeat the operation from further away.
If the access key fob 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 function may not operate prop- erly.
When the access key fob is within the operating range, it is possible for anyone, even someone who is not carrying the access key fob, to operate the keyless access function. Note that the keyless access function can be operated only by the door handle, door lock sensor, rear gate opener button, trunk opener button or rear lock button in the operating range in which the access key fob is detected.
It is not possible to lock the doors and rear gate using the keyless access function when the access key fob is inside the vehicle. However, depending on the status of the access key fob and the environmental conditions, the ac- cess key fob may be locked inside the vehicle. Before locking the vehicle, make sure that you have the access key fob.
When the battery of the access key fob 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 or an area where 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”
9-20.
The doors may lock or unlock when the car is being washed or exposed to a significant amount of water that con- tacts the door handle while the key fob is still in the operating range.
! How to lock and unlock
It is possible to perform the following operations when you are carrying the access key fob.
Lock and unlock the doors.
Unlock the trunk lid (sedan).
Unlock and lock the rear gate (5-door models).
The trunk can be opened without the access key fob if all doors are un- locked. When you begin driving the vehicle, the trunk lid will lock automa- tically.
It is not possible to lock the doors and rear gate using the keyless access function when the push-button ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position. Refer to “Switching power status” 3- 7.
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 opera- tion.
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.
If any of the doors (or the rear gate/ trunk lid) are not fully closed, the
following will occur to alert you that the doors (or the rear gate/trunk lid) are not properly closed.
an electronic chirp sounds five times.
the hazard warning flashers flash five times.
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 (5- door models) to lock it.
Within 3 seconds after locking the doors and the rear gate by using the keyless access function, it is not pos- sible to unlock doors and/or the rear gate (5-door models) by using the key- less access function.
When locking, be sure to carry the access key fob to prevent locking the access key fob 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. Contact your SUBARU dealer for details. Also, for models with the combination meter display (color LCD), the setting of the hazard warning flasher operation can be changed by operating the combination meter dis- play (color LCD). For details, refer to “Keyless Entry System” 3-40.
! Locking with the door lock sensor
1) Door lock sensor
Carry the access key fob, close all doors including the rear gate (5-door models), 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.
Rear lock button
Carry the access key fob, 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.
! Unlocking
Carry the access key fob, and grip the following door handle.
The driver’s door handle:
Either only the driver’s door will unlock, or all doors will unlock.
The front passenger’s door handle:
All doors and rear gate (5-door models) will be unlocked.
Also, an electronic chirp will sound twice and the hazard warning flashers will flash twice.
Rear gate opener button
Carry the access key fob, and press the rear gate opener button. Either only the rear gate will unlock, or all doors will unlock. Also, an electronic chirp will sound twice and the hazard warning flashers will flash twice.
1) Trunk opener button
Carry the access key fob, and press the trunk opener button. The trunk will open. An electronic chirp will sound twice and the hazard warning flashers will flash twice.
The trunk lock/unlock setting is set to on.
All doors are unlocked.
The trunk lock/unlock setting can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer to change the setting.
! Door unlock selection function
When the door is unlocked using the keyless access function, only the doors that were set can be unlocked.
The settings can be changed with the following methods.
The setting can be changed by operat- ing the combination meter display (color LCD) (if equipped). Refer to “Keyless Entry System” 3-40.
The setting can be changed by a SUBARU dealer.
Unlock using PIN Code Ac- cess
When all doors including the rear gate (5- door models) are locked, you can unlock the doors (including rear gate) without a key by performing the following procedure.
Sedan: press the trunk opener button
5-door models: press the rear lock button
1) Trunk opener button (sedan)
1) Rear lock button (5-door models)
! Preparation for registering a PIN code
Turn off the ignition switch.
Close all doors (including trunk/rear gate).
Press and hold the “ ” button on the access key fob. Then all doors (including rear gate) will be locked.
Keep the “ ” button pressed, and press the trunk opener button (sedan)/rear
lock button (5-door models) within 5 seconds after step 3.
Press and hold the trunk opener button (sedan)/rear lock button (5-door models) for more than 5 seconds. Confirm a chirp sound.
Release the “ ” button and trunk opener button (sedan)/rear lock button (5-door models).
Press the “” button on the access key fob while the chirp sounds.
Then the chirp will stop and the prepara- tion is complete.
! Registration for a PIN code
For example, to register “32468” as the PIN code, perform the following proce- dure.
Press the trunk opener button (sedan)/ rear lock button (5-door models) three times.
After a chirp sounds once, press the trunk opener button (sedan)/rear lock
button (5-door models) twice.
After a chirp sounds once, press the trunk opener button (sedan)/rear lock button (5-door models) four times.
After a chirp (ding) sounds once, press the trunk opener button (sedan)/rear lock button (5-door models) six times.
After a chirp (ding) sounds once, press the trunk opener button (sedan)/rear lock button (5-door models) eight times.
Perform steps 1 to 5 again within approximately 30 seconds after the chirp starts sounding intermittently.
All doors will be unlocked and locked. Then the PIN code will be registered.
Press the trunk opener button (se- dan)/rear lock button (5-door models) ten times to enter “0”.
Change the PIN code frequently to protect your vehicle from theft.
If you have lent your vehicle to another person, confirm that the PIN code has not been changed or deleted. If the PIN code has been changed or deleted, reregister a new PIN code.
If you make an error during the registration procedure, press the “ ” or “ ” button on the access key fob. Then, start over from the procedure
described in “Preparation for register- ing a PIN code”.
To protect your vehicle from theft, you cannot register a string of the same five numbers together, such as “00000”, nor “12345” as a PIN code.
Do not register your vehicle license plate number or simple numbers such as “11122” or “12121” as a PIN code. Doing so will increase the risk of vehicle theft.
When you try to register “22222”, the registered PIN code will be deleted. You cannot unlock the doors by PIN Code Access until a new code is registered.
After registering a new PIN code, make sure that you can unlock the doors using the PIN code.
The PIN code cannot be deleted while the keyless access function is disabled by operating the access key fob.
Reregister the PIN code in the fol- lowing case.
When you forget the PIN code
When you want to change the PIN code
! Unlocking
Perform steps 1 to 5 described in “Regis- tration for a PIN code”.
You cannot unlock by PIN Code Access in the following cases.
When the access key fob is within the operating ranges
When the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position
If you make an operation error dur- ing the unlocking procedure, start over with the unlocking procedure after waiting for 5 seconds or longer.
To protect your vehicle from theft, a buzzer will sound if incorrect PIN codes are entered five times continuously. If this occurs, you cannot unlock the doors by PIN Code Access for 5 minutes.
& Power saving function
The keyless access function will be dis- abled in the following cases to protect the access key fob battery and the vehicle battery.
Case 1: When the keyless access function and the remote keyless entry system have not been used for 2 weeks or longer while all doors are locked
Operate one of the following items to recover the keyless access function:
– 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.
Case 2: When the access key fob has been left in the operating range for 10 minutes or longer while all doors are locked.
Operate one of the following items to recover the keyless access function:
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.
Power saving function of ac- cess key fob
This function stops the access key fob from receiving signals and helps minimize the battery consumption of the access key fob.
Press the “ ” button twice while hold- ing the “” button.
LED indicator
Confirm that the LED indicator blinks 4 times to notify that the setting is complete. When the access key fob is in the power
save mode, the keyless access function and push-button start system will not be available.
To cancel the power save mode, press one of the buttons on the access key fob.
Disabling keyless access function
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 key- less access function can be disabled.
The locking and unlocking function by the remote keyless entry system is not disabled.
To start the engine while the func- tions are disabled, perform the proce- dure described in “Starting engine”
9-20.
! Disabling functions
! By operating the access key fob
If you have registered a PIN code for PIN Code Access, you can disable the keyless access function by operating the access key fob. For details about registering a PIN code, refer to “Preparation for registering a PIN code” 2-12.
Open the driver’s door.
Rotate the lock lever toward the lock position.
Press and hold the “ ” button and “ ” button on the access key fob simulta- neously for more than 5 seconds.
A chirp sound will be heard, and the function will be disabled.
Sit in the driver’s seat, and close the door (5–door models).
Push the unlock side of the power door locking switch.
Within 5 seconds after step 2 is performed, open the driver’s door.
Within 5 seconds after step 3 is performed, push the unlock side of the power door locking switch twice while the door is open.
Within 10 seconds after step 4 is performed, close and open the driver’s door twice.
Within 10 seconds after step 5 is performed, push the unlock side of the power door locking switch twice while the door is open.
Within 10 seconds after step 6 is performed, close and open the driver’s door once.
Within 5 seconds after step 7 is performed, close the door.
A chirp sound will be heard, and the functions will 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.
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 fob).
Press the push-button ignition switch if you do not know the proce- dure in which the keyless access func- tion was disabled.
When disabling by operating the driver’s door: a chirp will not be heard
When disabling by operating the
access key fob: a chirp will be heard
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.
Warning chimes and warning indicator
The warning chime and the access key warning light serve the following purposes:
To minimize improper operation of the keyless access with push-button start system
To protect your vehicle from theft
For details, refer to “Warning chimes and warning indicator of the keyless access with push-button start system” 3-25.
When access key fob does not operate properly
Refer to “Access key fob – if access key fob does not operate properly” 9-19.
Replacing battery of access key fob
Refer to “Replacing battery of access key fob” 11-47.
Replacing access key fob
Access key fobs can be replaced at SUBARU dealers. For more details, con- tact a SUBARU dealer.
Certification for keyless ac- cess with push-button start system
” button on the access key fob. Then all doors (including rear gate) will be locked.
” button pressed, and press the trunk opener button (sedan)/rear
” button and trunk opener button (sedan)/rear lock button (5-door models).
” button on the access key fob while the chirp sounds.
If you make an error during the registration procedure, press the “ 
” or “ ” button on the access key fob. Then, start over from the procedure
” button twice while hold- ing the “
” button.
Press and hold the “ 
” button and “ ” button on the access key fob simulta- neously for more than 5 seconds.
