keyless SUBARU BRZ 2013 1.G Owners Manual

376
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
OnceContinuous
(10 seconds)
(Flashes
in yellow) Keyless access with push
button start system indica-
tor light
An attempt was made to exit
the vehicle with the access
key and lock the doors with-
out first turning the push-but-
ton ignition switch off. Turn the
push-button
ignition switch
off and lock
the doors
again.
Once (Flashes
in yellow
for 15
seconds.) Keyless access with push
button start system indica-
tor light
Indicates that the access key
is not present when attempt-
ing to start the engine. Confirm the
location of the
access key.
Intermit-
tently (7 sec-
onds)
 (Flashes
in yellow) Keyless access with push
button start system indica-
tor light
An attempt was made to
drive when the regular key
was not inside the vehicle. Confirm that
the access
key is inside
the vehicle.
Once (Flashes
in yellow
for 15
seconds.) Keyless access with push
button start system indica-
tor light
Indicates that the access key
battery is low. Replace the
battery. (
→ P. 325)
Once (Flashes
quickly in green for 15 sec-onds.) Keyless access with push
button start system indica-
tor light
Indicates that the steering
lock has not been released. Release the
steering lock. (
→ P. 166)
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning
lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure

5
When trouble arises
377
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Once(Flashes
in yellow
for 15
seconds.) Keyless access with push
button start system indica-
tor light
The access key could not be
detected in the vehicle even
after the push-button ignition
switch was pressed once. Vehicles with
an automatic
transmission:
Touch the
access key to
the push-but-
ton ignition
switch while
depressing
the brake pedal.
Vehicles with a manual
transmission:
Touch the
access key to
the push-but-
ton ignition
switch while
depressing
with the
clutch pedal.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning
lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure

390
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Emergency start function (vehicles with a keyless access with
push button start system)When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as
an interim measure to start the engine if the push-button ignition
switch is functioning normally:
Vehicles with an automatic transmission Set the parking brake.
Put the select lever in P.
Set the push-button ignition switch to “ACC” mode.
Press and hold the push-button ignition switch about 15 sec-
onds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by your SUBARU
dealer.
■The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and
headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem. ● One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. ( →P. 398)
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system. (vehi-
cles with a keyless access with push button start system)
Contact your SUBARU dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

392
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the select lever cannot be shifted from P (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
If the select lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake, there
may be a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent
accidental operation of the select lever). Have the vehicle inspected
by your SUBARU dealer immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to
ensure that the select lever can be shifted.Set the parking brake.
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start
system: Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” position.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start sys-
tem: Turn the push-button ignition switch to “ACC” mode.
Depress the brake pedal. Pry the cover up with a flat-
head screwdriver or equiva-
lent.
Press the shift lock release
button.
The select lever can be shifted
while the button is pressed.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5

5
When trouble arises
393
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you lose your keys
New genuine keys can be made by your SUBARU dealer. For vehi-
cles without a keyless access with push button start system, bring a
master key and the key number stamped on the key number plate.
For vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system,
bring the other key and the key number stamped on the key number
plate.

394
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the access key does not operate properly (vehicles with a keyless access with push button star t system)
Unlocking and locking the doors, unlocking the trunk lid
Use the mechanical key built in to the access keys to operate the
doors and trunk lid. ( →P. 21)
Vehicles with an alarm: An alarm will sound if the alarm is set when the
trunk lid or doors are unlocked. ( →P. 81)
Doors
Locks driver’s door
Unlocks driver’s door
Trunk lid Turn the mechanical key clock-
wise to open.
If communication between the access key and vehicle is interrupted (→ P. 30) or the access key cannot be used because the battery is
depleted, the keyless access with push button start system and
remote keyless entry system canno t be used. In such cases, the
doors and trunk lid can be opened or the engine can be started by
following the procedure below.

5
When trouble arises
395
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Starting the engineVehicles with an automatic transmission Ensure that the select lever is in P and firmly depress the
brake pedal.
Touch the SUBARU emblem
side of the access key to the
push-button ignition switch.
When the access key is detected,
a buzzer sounds and the push-
button ignition switch will turn to
“ON” mode.
When the keyless access with push button start system is deacti-
vated in customization setting, the push-button ignition switch will
turn to “ACC” mode. Modes can be changed by pressing the push-
button ignition switch with the brake pedal released. (The mode
changes each time the switch is pressed.) Firmly depress the brake pedal and check that the keyless
access with push button start system indicator light (green)
turns on.
Press the push-button ignition switch.
In the event that the push-button ignition switch still cannot be oper-
ated, contact your SUBARU dealer.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

396
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Vehicles with a manual transmissionEnsure that the shift lever is in neutral and depress the clutch
pedal.
Touch the SUBARU emblem
side of the access key to the
push-button ignition switch.
When the access key is detected,
a buzzer sounds and the push-
button ignition switch will turn to
“ON” mode.
When the keyless access with push button start system is deacti-
vated in customization setting, the push-button ignition switch will
turn to “ACC” mode. Modes can be changed by pressing the push-
button ignition switch with the clutch pedal released. (The mode
changes each time the switch is pressed.) Firmly depress the clutch pedal and check that the keyless
access with push button start system indicator light (green)
turns on.
Press the push-button ignition switch.
In the event that the push-button ignition switch still cannot be oper-
ated, contact your SUBARU dealer.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

5
When trouble arises
397
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Stopping the engine
Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Shift the select lever to P and press
the push-button ignition switch as you normally do when stopping theengine.
Vehicles with a manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to neutral and press
the push-button ignition switch as you normally do when stopping theengine.
■Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the
access key battery be replaced immediately when the battery depletes. (→ P. 325)
■Alarm (if equipped)
Using the mechanical key to lock the doors will not set the alarm system.
If a door is unlocked using the mechanical key when the alarm system is set,
the alarm may be triggered. ( →P. 81)
■If the doors cannot be locked or unlocked by the keyless access with
push button start system
Lock and unlock the doors by the mechanical key or remote keyless entry
system.

398
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the batter y is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the vehi-
cle's battery is discharged.
You can call your SUBARU dealer or a qualified repair shop.
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehi-
cle with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle following
the steps below.Connect the jumper cables according to the following pro-
cedures:
Positive (+) battery terminal on your vehicle
Positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle
Negative (-) battery terminal on the second vehicle
Connect the jumper cable to ground on your vehicle as shown in
the illustration. Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine
speed slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5
minutes to recharge the battery of your vehicle.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start sys-
tem only: Open and close any of the doors of your vehicle
with the push-button ignition switch off.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3