alarm SUBARU BRZ 2017 1.G User Guide

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1-6. Security system
Before driving
Alarm
The alarm’s default setting is set to off. To use the alarm, perform the
activating the alarm system procedures.
The system sounds the alarm and flashes the lights when forcible
entry is detected.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered when a locked door or the trunk lid is
unlocked or opened in any way other than using the “keyless
access” entry function or remote keyless entry system while the
alarm is set.
■Setting the alarm system
Close the doors and/or trunk lid and perform one of the follow-
ing:
●Lock the doors using the “keyless access” entry function.
●Lock the doors using the remote keyless entry system.
●Lock the doors from the outside without using a key.
(oP. 44)
The system will be set auto-
matically after 30 seconds or
more elapse.
The indicator light changes
from being on to flashing when
the system is set.

: If equipped

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Activating/deactivating the alarm system
Check that both side doors and the trunk lid are closed.
Turn the push-button ignition switch to “ON” mode.
Open the driver’s door while
pressing and holding on
the power door lock switch and
continue to press for
approximately 10 seconds after
the driver’s door has opened.
The alarm system changes
between activated and deacti-
vated as follows.
■Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Perform one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm:
●Unlock the doors using the “keyless access” entry function.
●Unlock the doors using the remote keyless entry system.
●Turn the push-button ignition switch to “ACC” or “ON” mode,
or start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped
after a few seconds.)
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
Alarm statusHornMulti-information dis-
play
Deactivated Sounds twice AL oF
Activated Sounds once AL on

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Before driving
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure
of the following.
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
●The windows are closed before the alarm is set.
●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■Opening and closing the trunk lid
●If the alarm setting operations are performed with the trunk lid left open,
the alarm will not be set. After closing the trunk lid, the alarm is set after
30 seconds or more elapse.
●When the trunk lid is unlocked using the “keyless access” entry function
or remote keyless entry system while the alarm is set, the alarm goes
into standby mode. After closing the trunk lid, the alarm is set again after
30 seconds or more elapse.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations.
Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.
●A person inside the vehicle opens a
door or the trunk lid.
●The battery is recharged or replaced
when the vehicle is locked.

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■When the battery is disconnected
Be sure to deactivate the alarm system.
If the battery is disconnected before deactivating the alarm system, the
alarm may be triggered when the battery is reconnected.
■Customization that can be configured at your SUBARU dealer
Settings (e.g. alarm system) can be changed.
(Customizable features oP. 493)
CAUTION
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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When trouble arises
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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. (oP. 2 3 )
The mechanical key is directional. If the key cannot be inserted,
change the direction that the grooved side is facing and insert it
again.
Vehicles with an alarm: An alarm will sound if the alarm is set when the
trunk lid or doors are unlocked. (oP. 85)
Doors
Locks driver’s door
Unlocks driver’s door
If communication between the access key and vehicle is interrupted
(oP. 31) 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 cannot be used. In such cases, the
doors and trunk lid can be opened or the engine can be started by
following the procedure below.

452 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 the
engine.
Vehicles with a manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to neutral and press
the push-button ignition switch as you normally do when stopping the
engine.
■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.
(oP. 367)
■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. (oP. 85)
■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.

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Remote key-
less entry
system
(
oP. 38)Time elapsed before
automatic door lock
function is activated if
door is not opened after
being unlocked60 seconds30 seconds
120 seconds
Operation signal
(Hazard warning flash-
ers) On Off
Operation signal
(Buzzer)On Off
Operation buzzer
volumeLevel 5 Level 0 to 7
Door lock buzzer On Off
Trunk lid unlocking
functionOn Off
Trunk lid unlocking
operationPush and hold
(short)Push and hold
(long)
One short push
Two short
pushes
Panic function On Off
Vehicle finder function On Off
Alarm
(
oP. 85)
(vehicles
with a key-
less access
with push
button start
system)Operation when doors
are unlocked using the
mechanical keyOff On
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 276, 283
ABS........................................... 251
Access key
If the access key does
not operate properly........... 449
Air conditioning filter.............. 364
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............. 364
Automatic air conditioning
system................................ 283
Manual air conditioning
system................................ 276
Airbags
Airbag operating
conditions................... 106, 114
Airbag precautions for
your child............................ 123
Airbag warning light .............. 404
Curtain airbag
operating conditions........... 114
Curtain airbag
precautions ........................ 123
Front passenger occupant
detection system ................ 129
General airbag
precautions ........................ 123
Locations of airbags ............... 91
Modification and
disposal of airbags ............. 126
Proper driving
posture ......................... 89, 123
Side airbag operating
conditions........................... 114
Side airbag
precautions ........................ 123
Side and curtain airbags
operating conditions........... 114
Side and curtain airbags
precautions ........................ 123
SRS airbag instructions
for Canadian owners .......... 502
SRS airbags ........................... 91Alarm ...........................................85
Anti-lock brake system............251
Audio input ...............................294
Audio system
Audio input ............................294
AUX port................................294
iPod .......................................294
Portable music player............294
USB memory .........................294
USB port................................294
Automatic air conditioning
system ....................................283
Automatic headlight
leveling system ......................231
Automatic light
control system .......................228
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission .........181
If the select lever cannot be
shifted from P......................447
Manual mode ........................184
Mode select switch ................183
Paddle shift levers .................184
AUX port ...................................294
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs .............380
Wattage .................................475
Battery
Checking ...............................344
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ..............453
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................268
Bottle holders ...........................300
Brake
Fluid ......................................342
Parking brake ........................192
Brake assist..............................251
Break-in tips .............................157A
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Switch
“DISP” switch........................ 208
Driving pattern selector
switch ................................. 183
Engine switch ............... 169, 178
Fog light switch..................... 233
Hazard light switch ............... 392
Hazard warning flasher
switch ................................. 392
Ignition switch ............... 169, 178
“km/h MPH” switch ............... 194
Light switches ....................... 228
“ODO/TRIP” switch....... 207, 214
Meter control switches.......... 214
Power door lock
switch ................................... 44
Power window switch ............. 72
“TRACK” switch .................... 253
Transmission shift
switches ..................... 184, 186
Vehicle stability control
(VSC)/TRAC off
switch ......................... 252, 255
Window lock switch ................ 72
Wiper and washer
switch ................................. 234
Tachometer
Tachometer .......................... 194
Tail lights
Switch ................................... 228
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ...................................... 85
Engine immobilizer system..... 80
Theft prevention labels ............. 84
Tire inflation pressure ............ 474
Tire information
Glossary ............................... 486
Size ...................................... 483
Tire identification number ..... 482
Uniform tire quality
grading ............................... 484Tires
Chains ...................................270
Checking ...............................350
Compact spare tire ................431
If you have a flat tire ..............431
Inflation pressure...................357
Inflation pressure sensor .......350
Information ............................480
Replacing ..............................431
Rotating tires .........................350
Size .......................................474
Snow tires .............................268
Spare tire...............................431
Tire pressure monitoring
system ................................406
Tools .........................................431
Towing
Dinghy towing........................274
Emergency towing.................393
TRAC .........................................251
“TRACK” mode ........................253
Traction control........................251
Transmission shift
switches .........................184, 186
Transmitter
Locking/Unlocking ...................38
Replacing the battery ............367
Transmitter ..............................38
Trip meter .........................205, 225
Trunk lid
Opener ....................................46
Trunk light
Wattage .................................475
Turn signal lights
Switch....................................191
USB port ...................................294
Vanity lights
Vanity lights ...........................304
Wattage .................................475
Vanity mirrors...........................304
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