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Function settings A SUBARU dealer can change the settings of the functions shown in the following table to meet your personal requirements. Conta ct
the nearest SUBARU dealer for deta ils. If your vehicle is equipp ed with navigation system, the settings for some of these funct ions can
be changed using the monitor. For details, please refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for the monitor. Item Function Possible settings Default setting Page
Alarm system Alarm system Operation / Non-operation Operation 2-14
Monitoring start delay time (after closure of
doors) 0 second / 30 seconds 30 seconds 2-16
Impact sensor operatio n (only vehicles
with shock sensors (dealer option)) Operation / Non-operation Non-operation 2-18
Passive arming Operation / Non-operation Non-operation 2-17
Remote keyless entry system Hazard warning flasher Operation / Non-operation Operation 2-7
Audible signal Operation / Non-operation Operation 2-10
Key lock-in prevention Key lock-in prevention Operation / Non-operation Operation 2-6
Rear window defogger Rear window defogger Operation for 15 min. / Continuous opera-
tion Operation for
15 min. 3-38
Windshield wiper deicer (if
equipped) Windshield wiper deicer Operation for 15 min. / Continuous opera-
tion Operation for
15 min. 3-38
Dome light Operation in interlock with remote keyless
entry system OFF / Short / Normal / Long Normal 6-2
Battery drainage prevention func-
tion Battery drainage prevention function Operation / Non-operation Operation 2-6

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Keys and doorsKeys ..................................................................... 2-2 Key number ............................................................. 2-2
Immobilizer ......................................................... 2-3 Security ID plate ..................................................... 2-3
Security indicator light ........................................... 2-4
Key replacement ........ ....................................... ...... 2-4
Door locks ........................................................... 2-4 Locking and unlocking from the outside ............. 2-4
Locking and unlocking from the inside ................ 2-5
Battery drainage prevention function ................... 2-6
Power door locking switches ............................ 2-6 Key lock-in prevention function ............................ 2-7
Remote keyless entry system ........................... 2-7 Locking the doors .................................................. 2-8
Unlocking the doors ............................................... 2-9
Unlocking the trunk lid/rear gate ........................... 2-9
Illuminated entry ..................................................... 2-9
Vehicle finder function ........................................... 2-9
Sounding a panic alarm ......................................... 2-10
Selecting audible signal operation ....................... 2-10
Replacing the battery ............................................. 2-10
Replacing lost transmitters ................................... 2-11
Alarm system ...................................................... 2-14
System alarm operation ......................................... 2-14
Activating and deactivating the alarm system ..... 2-14
If you have accidentally triggered the alarm
system ................................................................... 2-15
Arming the system ................................................. 2-15
Disarming the system ............................................ 2-16 Valet mode ............................................................... 2-16
Passive arming ....................................................... 2-17
Tripped sensor identification ................................ 2-18
Shock sensors (dealer option) .............................. 2-18
Child safety locks ........... .................................... 2-18
Windows ................... ....................................... .... 2-19Power windows ....................................................... 2-19
Trunk lid (Sedan) ............... ................................. 2-21To open and close the trunk lid from outside ...... 2-21
To open the trunk lid from inside .......................... 2-22
To lock and unlock the trunk lid release lever ..... 2-22
Internal trunk lid release hand le ....... .............. ....... 2-22
Rear gate (Station wagon) ................................. 2-24
Moonroof (if equipped) ..... ................ ............. .... 2-25Tilting/sliding moonroof (Sedan) .......................... 2-26
Moonroof (Station wagon) ..................................... 2-27

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hicle.
The keyless entry system has the follow-
ing functions.
y Locking and unlocking the doors (and
rear gate on the Station wagon) without a
key
y Locking and unlocking the doors (and
trunk lid on the Sedan) without key
y Unlocking the rear gate on the Station
wagon without key
y Unlocking the trunk lid on the Sedan
without key
y Sounding a panic alarm
y Arming and disarming the alarm sys-
tem. See the next section “Alarm system”
for detailed information.
The operable distance of the keyless entry
system is approximately 30 feet (10
meters). However, this distance will vary
depending on environmental conditions.
The system’s operable distance will be
shorter in areas near a facility or electronic
equipment emitting strong radio waves
such as a power plant, broadcast station,
TV tower, or remote controller of home
electronic appliances.
The keyless entry system does not oper-
ate when the key is inserted in the ignition
switch. : Trunk lid/rear gate unlock button
: Unlock/disarm button
: Lock/arm button
A: Panic button
1) Front
2) Back „ Locking the doors
Press the “ ” button to lock all doors
and rear gate (Station wagon). An elec-
tronic chirp will sound once and the turn
signal lights will flash once.
If any of the doors (o r the rear gate/trunk
lid) is not fully closed, an electronic chirp
will sound five times and the turn signal
lights will flash five times to alert you that
the doors (or the rear gate/trunk lid) are
not properly closed. When you close the
door, it will automatically lock and then an
electronic chirp will sound once and the
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„ Sounding a panic alarm
A “PANIC” button is located on the back of
the transmitter.
To activate the alarm, press the “PANIC”
button once.
The horn will sound and the turn signal
lights will flash.
To deactivate the panic alarm, press any
button on the remote transmitter. Unless a
button on the remote is pressed, the alarm
will be deactivated after approximately 30
seconds.
„ Selecting audible signal op-
erationUsing 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.
Do the following to deactivate the audible
signal. You can also use the same steps
to restore the function.
1. Sit in the driver’s seat and shut all
doors and the rear gate.
2. Hold down the UNLOCK side of the
power door locking switch.
3. While holding down the “UNLOCK”
side of the power door locking switch, pull
the key out and re-insert it into the ignition
switch at least 6 times within 10 seconds
after Step 2.
4. Open and close the driver’s door once
within 10 seconds after Step 3.
5. The turn signal lights flash 3 times to in-
dicate completion of the setting.
You may have the above settings done by
your SUBARU dealer.
„ Replacing the battery
When the transmitter battery begins to get
weak, transmitter range will begin to de-
crease. Replace the battery as soon as
possible. To replace the battery:
1. Open the transmitter case using a flat-
head screwdriver.
2. Remove the old battery from the hold-
er.200714
Do not let dust, oil or water get on or
in the transmitter when replacing
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four transmitter codes into the system. If
you have only one current transmitter,
program it four times. If you have two cur-
rent transmitters, pr ogram each one twice.
If you have three current transmitters, pro-
gram two of them once and the third one
twice. This process will leave only current
transmitter codes in the system’s memory.
NOTE Make sure no one else is operating
their keyless entry system within range
of your vehicle when programming
transmitters. If someone else were to
operate their remote transmitter while
you are programming your transmit-
ters, it is possible that their transmitter
code will be programmed into your
system, allowing them unauthorized
access to your vehicle. Alarm system The alarm system helps to protect your
vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn
sounds and the turn signal lights flash if
someone attempts to break into your vehi-
cle.
The system can be armed and disarmed
with the remote transmitter.
The system does no t operate when the
key is inserted into the ignition switch.
Your vehicle’s alarm system has been set
for activation at the time of shipment from
the factory. You can set the system for de-
activation yourself or have it done by your
SUBARU dealer.
„ System alarm operation The alarm system will give the following
alarms when triggered:
y The vehicle’s horn will sound and the
turn signal lights will flash for 30 seconds.
y If any door (or the rear gate/trunk lid) re-
mains open after the 30-second period,
the horn will continue to sound for a maxi-
mum of 3 minutes. If the door (or the rear
gate/trunk lid) is closed while the horn is
sounding, the horn will stop sounding with
a delay of up to 30 seconds.
The alarm is triggered by: y Opening a door, the rear gate or trunk
lid
y Physical impact to the vehicle, such as
forced entry (only vehicles with shock sen-
sors (dealer option))
„ Activating and deactivating
the alarm system To change the setting of your vehicle’s
alarm system for activation or deactiva-
tion, do the following.
1. Disarm the alarm system (see “Disarm-
ing the system” in this section).
2. Sit in the driver’s seat and shut all
doors (and the rear gate if your vehicle is
a Station wagon).
3. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” po-
sition.
4. Hold down the UNLOCK side of the
driver’s power door locking switch, open
the driver’s door within the following 1 sec-
ond, and wait 10 seconds without releas-
ing the switch. The setting will then be
changed as follows:
If the system was pr eviously activated:
The odometer/trip meter screen displays
“AL oF” and the horn sounds twice, indi-
cating that the system is now deactivated.
If the system was prev iously deactivated:
The odometer/trip meter screen displays

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cating that the system is now activated.
NOTE You may have the above setting
change done by your SUBARU dealer.
„ If you have accidentally trig-
gered the alarm systemT To stop the alarm
Do any of the following operations:
y Insert the key in the door lock of the
driver’s door and turn it to the unlock posi-
tion.
y Press any button on the remote trans-
mitter.
y Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” po-
sition.
„ Arming the systemT To arm the system using remote
transmitter
1. Close all windows and the moonroof (if
so equipped).
2. Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
3. Open the doors and get out of the vehi-
cle.
4. Make sure that the engine hood (and
the trunk lid on the Sedan) are locked. 5. Close all doors (and the rear gate on
the Station wagon).
: Press to Arm the system.
: Press to Disarm the system.
6. Briefly press the “ ” button (for less than two seconds). All doors (and the rear
gate on the Station wagon) will lock, an
electronic chirp will sound once, the turn
signal lights will flash once, and the indica-
tor lights will start flashing rapidly. After
rapid flashing for 30 seconds (standby
time), the indicator lights will then flash
slowly (twice approximately every two
seconds), indicating that the system has
been armed for surveillance.
If any of the doors, (re ar gate or trunk lid)
is not fully closed, an electronic chirp
sounds five times, the turn signal lights
flash five times to alert you that the doors
(or the rear gate) are not properly closed.
When you close the door, the system will
automatically arm and doors will automat-
ically lock.
T To arm the system using power
door locking switches
1. Close all windows.
2. Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
3. Open the doors and get out of the vehi-
cle.
4. Make sure that the engine hood is
locked.
5. Close the doors (and the rear gate on
the station wagon) but leave only the driv-
er’s door or the front passenger’s door
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6. Push the front side (“LOCK” side) of
the power door locking switch to set the
door locks.
7. Close the door. An electronic chirp will
sound once, the turn signal lights will flash
once and the indicator lights will start
flashing rapidly. After rapid flashing for 30
seconds (standby time), the indicator
lights will then flash slowly (twice approxi-
mately every two seconds), indicating that
the system has been armed for surveil-
lance.
NOTE y The system can be armed even if the
engine hood, the windows and/or
moonroofs are opened. Always make
sure that they are fully closed before
arming the system. y The 30-second standby time can be
eliminated if you prefer. Have it per-
formed by your SUBARU dealer.
y If your vehicle is a Sedan and you un-
lock the trunk usin g the remote trans-
mitter’s “ ” button with the alarm
system armed, the system will be tem-
porarily placed in a standby state. The
system will go back to the surveillance
state upon locking the trunk.
y The system is in the standby mode
for a 30-second period after locking the
doors with the remo te transm itter. The
security indicator light will flash at
short intervals during this period.
y If any of the following actions is done
during the standby period, the system
will not switch to the surveillance state.
y Doors are unlocked using the re-
mote transmitter.
y Any door (including the rear gate
of a Station wagon or the trunk of a
Sedan) is opened.
y Ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position.
„ Disarming the system Briefly press the “ ” button (for less
than two seconds) on the remote transmit-
ter. The driver’s door will unlock, an elec-
tronic chirp will sound twice, the turn sig-
nal lights will flash twice and the indicator light will go off.
To unlock all other doors and the rear gate
(Station wagon), briefly press the “ ”
button a second time within 5 seconds.
NOTE If the interval betw een the first and sec-
ond presses of the “ ” button (for
unlocking of all of the doors and the
rear gate) is extreme ly short, the sys-
tem may not respond.
Or the system can be disarmed by the
following method, too.
y Insert the key in the door lock of the
driver’s door and turn it to the unlock
position.
T Emergency disarming
If you cannot disarm the system using the
transmitter (i.e. the transmitter is lost, bro-
ken or the transmitter battery is too weak),
you can disarm the system without using
the transmitter.
The system can be disarmed if you turn
the ignition switch from the “LOCK” to the
“ON” position with a registered key.
Insert the key in the door lock of the driv-
er’s door and turn it to the unlock position.
„ Valet mode
When you choose the valet mode, the
alarm system does not operate. In valet200897
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– CONTINUED –mode, the remote transmitter is used only
for locking and unlocking the doors and
rear gate (Station wagon) and panic acti-
vation.
To enter the valet mode, change the set-
ting of your vehicle’s alarm system for de-
activation mode. (Refer to “Activating and
deactivating the ala rm system” in this sec-
tion.) The security indicator light will con-
tinue to flash once every three seconds in-
dicating that the syst em is in the valet
mode.
To exit valet mode, change the setting of
your vehicle’s alarm system for activation
mode. (Refer to “Activating and deactivat-
ing the alarm system” in this section.)
„ Passive armingWhen passive arming mode has been
programmed by the dealer, arming of the
system is automatic ally accomplished
without using the remote transmitter. Note
that in this mode, DOORS MUST BE
MANUALLY LOCKED.
T To enter the passive mode
If you wish to program the passive arming
mode, have it done by your SUBARU
dealer. T Arming the system
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” po-
sition.
1) LOCK
2) ON
2. Turn the ignition switch from “ON” to “LOCK” position and remove the key from
the ignition switch.
3. Open the doors and get out of the vehi-
cle.
4. Before closing the doors, lock all doors
with the inside door lock levers.
5. Close the doors. The system will auto-
matically arm after one minute.
In the passive mode, the system can also
be armed with the remote transmitter or
with the power door locking switches. If
the remote transmitter or power door lock-
ing switch is used to lock the vehicle, arm-
ing will take place immediately regardless
of whether or not the passive mode has
been selected.In passive mode, the system will au-
tomatically activate the alarm but
WILL NOT automatically lock the
doors. In order to lock the doors you
must either lock them as indicated
in step 4 below or with the key once
they have been closed. Failure to
lock the doors manually will result
in a higher security risk.
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T Disarming the system
To disarm the system, briefly press the
“ ” button on the transmitter.
„ Tripped sensor identificationThe security indicator light flashes when
the alarm system has been triggered. Al-
so, the number of flashes indicates the lo-
cation of unauthorized intrusion or the se-
verity of impact on the vehicle.
y When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, the indicator light will light
for 1 second and then flash as follows:
When a door or rear gate (Station wag-
on) was opened: 5 times
When the trunk (Sedan) was opened: 4
times
When a strong impact or multiple im-
pacts were sensed: twice (only vehicles
with shock sensors (dealer option))
When a light impact was sensed: once
(only vehicles with shock sensors (deal-
er option))
„ Shock sensors (dealer op-
tion)The shock sensors trigger the alarm sys-
tem when they sense impacts applied to
the vehicle and when any of their electric
wires is cut. The alarm system causes the
horn to sound and the turn signal lights to flash for a short time when the sensed im-
pact is weak, but it warns of a strong im-
pact or multiple impacts by sounding the
horn and flashing the turn signal lights,
both lasting approximately 30 seconds.
If you desire, your SUBARU dealer can
connect them and set them for activation
or deactivation.
NOTE y The shock sensors are not always
able to sense impacts caused by
breaking in, and cannot sense an im-
pact that does not cause vibration
(such as breaking the glass using a
rescue hammer).
y The shock sensors may sense vibra-
tion like those shown in the following
and trigger the alarm system. Select
the settings of the alarm system and
shock sensors appropriately depend-
ing on where you usually park your ve-
hicle.
Example:
Vibration from construction site
Vibration in multistory car park
Vibration from trains
y You can have the sensitivity of the
shock sensors adjusted to your prefer-
ence by your SUBARU dealer. Child safety locks
Each rear door has a child safety lock that
prevents the doors from being opened
even if the inside door handle is pulled.
When the child safety lock lever is in the
lock position, the door cannot be opened
from inside regardless of the position of
the inner door handle lock lever. The door
can only be opened from the outside. Always use the child safety lock
whenever a child rides in the rear
seat. Serious injury could result if a
child accidentally opened the door
and fell out.
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– CONTINUED –T Vehicle Dynamics Control warning
light
The Vehicle Dynami cs Control system is
probably inoperative under any of the fol-
lowing conditions. Have your vehicle
checked at a SUBARU dealer immediate-
ly.
y The warning light does not come on
when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position.
y The warning light comes on while the
vehicle is running.
y If the electrical circuit of the Vehicle Dy-
namics Control system itself becomes
faulty, the warning light only comes on. At
this time, the ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sys-
tem) remains fully operational.
y The warning light comes on when the
electronic control sys tem of the ABS/Vehi-
cle Dynamics Control system becomes
faulty.
The Vehicle Dynamics Control system
provides its ABS control through the elec-
trical circuit of the ABS system. Accord-
ingly, if the ABS is in operative, the Vehicle
Dynamics Control system becomes un-
able to provide ABS c ontrol. As a result,
the Vehicle Dynamics Control system also
becomes inoperative, causing the warning
light to come on. Though both the Vehicle
Dynamics Control and ABS systems are
inoperative in this case, the ordinary func- tions of the brake system are still avail-
able. You will be safe while driving with
this condition, but have your vehicle
checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as
possible.
NOTE If the warning light behavior is as
shown in the following, the Vehicle Dy-
namics Control system may be consid-
ered normal.
y The warning light comes on right af-
ter the engine is started but goes out
immediately, remaining off.
y The warning light comes on after en-
gine startup and goes off while the ve-
hicle is subsequently being driven.
y The warning light comes on during
driving, but it goes out immediately
and remains off.
T Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indi-
cator light
y It comes on when the Vehicle Dynamics
Control OFF switch is pressed.
y It also comes on when the Vehicle Dy-
namics Control system is deactivated.
NOTE y The light may stay on for a while after
the engine has been started, especially
in cold weather. This does not indicate
the existence of a problem. The light should go out as soon as the engine
has warmed up.
y The indicator light comes on when
the engine has developed a problem
and the Malfunction indicator light is
on.
The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is
probably faulty under the following condi-
tion. Have your vehicle checked at a
SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
y The light does not go out even after the
lapse of several minutes (the engine has
warmed up) after the engine has started.
„ Security indicator light This indicator light shows the status of the
alarm system. It also indicates operation
of the immobilizer system.
T Alarm system
It blinks to show the driver the operational
status of the alarm system. For detailed
information, refer to the “Alarm system”
section in chapter 2.
T Immobilizer system
This light blinks approximately 60 seconds
after the ignition switch is turned from
“ON” position to the “ACC” or “LOCK” po-
sition or immediately after the key is pulled
out. (Refer to the “Door locks” section in