keyless SUBARU BRZ 2019 Owner's Manual

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Conditions affecting operation
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system
The remote keyless entry system may not operate normally in the following
situations:
● When the transmitter battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-
cal noise
● When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless commu-
nication devices
● When the transmitter is in contact with, or is covered by a metallic object
● When other transmitters (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
→ P. 3 1
■ If the remote keyless entry system does not operate properly (vehicles
with a keyless access with push button start system)
Locking and unlocking the doors, unlocking the trunk lid: Use the mechanical
key. ( →P. 470)
■ Key battery depletion
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system
If the remote keyless entry system does not operate, the battery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. ( →P. 387)
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
→ P. 3 5
■ When the access key battery is fully depleted
→ P. 387
■ Confirmation of the registered key number
The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask
your SUBARU dealer for details.
■ Customization that can be configured at your SUBARU dealer
Settings (e.g. remote keyless entry system) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 515)

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■Certification for remote keyless entry system
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
FCC ID: HYQ23AAA FCC ID: HYQ12BBY
NOTE:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
NOTE:
This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Opera-
tion is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
NOTE:
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables
aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux
deux conditions suivantes: (1) l’appar eil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
(2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accept er tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

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Doors
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the “keyless access”
entry function, remote keyless entry system, key or power door lock
switch.
■ “Keyless access” entry function (vehicles with a keyless
access with push button start system)
→P. 2 6
■ Remote keyless entry system
→P. 3 8
■ Key
Turning the key operates the doors as follows:
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start sys-
tem Locks driver’s side door
Unlocks driver’s side door
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical
key. ( →P. 470)

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Locking the doors from the outside without a keyMove the lock lever to the lock position.
Close the door.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system The door cannot be locked if the access key is left inside the vehi-
cle.
The key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked.
■Power door lock switch
Locks both side doors
Unlocks both side doors
■ Lock lever
Locks the door
Unlocks the door
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Window open/close function linked to door operation
In order to make opening and closing the doors easier, completely closed
windows are linked to door operations. Therefore, when a door is opened, its
window opens slightly. When a door is closed, its window closes completely.
However, if the battery has discharged or is disconnected, this function will
not operate. ( →P. 478)
■ If the keyless access with push button start system has been deacti-
vated in a customized setting (vehicles with a keyless access with
push button start system)
Use the remote keyless entry system or mechanical key. ( →P. 38, 470)
WARNING
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out,
resulting in death or serious injury.
● Always use a seatbelt.
● Always lock both side doors.
● Ensure that both side doors are properly closed.
● Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
The doors may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehi-
cle and it may result in serious injury or death.

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Trunk lid
The trunk lid can be opened using the key, trunk lid opener, “keyless
access” entry function or remote keyless entry system.
■Opening the trunk lid from inside the vehicle
Press and hold the opener
switch to release the trunk lid.
If the trunk lid cannot be
opened by the opener switch:
→P. 4 7
■ Opening the trunk lid from outside the vehicle
Key (vehicles without a keyless access with push button start
system) Turn the master key clockwise
to release the trunk lid.
“Keyless access” entry function (vehicles with a keyless
access with push button start system)
→P. 2 6
Remote keyless entry system
→P. 3 8

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Canceling the trunk lid opener feature
To protect luggage stored in the trunk lid against theft, do the follow-
ing: Turn the main switch in the trunk
lid off to disable the trunk lid
opener.On (The trunk lid can be
opened using the trunk lid
opener.)
Off (The trunk lid cannot be
opened using the trunk lid
opener.)
Vehicles without a keyless access
with push button start system:
The trunk lid can only be opened
with the master key.
Vehicles with a keyless access
with push button start system:
The trunk lid can only be opened
with the mechanical key.

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■Trunk light
The trunk light turns on when the trunk lid is opened.
■ Function to prevent the trunk lid being locked with the access key
inside (vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system)
●When all doors are being locked, closing the trunk lid with the access key
left inside the trunk will sound an alarm.
In this case, the trunk lid can be opened using the “keyless access” entry
function.
● Even when the spare access key is put in the trunk with all the doors
locked, the key confinement prevention function can be activated so the
trunk lid can be opened. In order to prevent theft, take all access keys
with you when leaving the vehicle.
● Even when the access key is put in the trunk with all the doors are
locked, the key may not be detected depending on the places and the
surrounding radio wave conditions. In this case, the key confinement pre-
vention function cannot be activated, causing the doors to lock when the
trunk lid is closed. Make sure to check where the key is before closing
the trunk lid.
● The key confinement prevention function cannot be activated if any one
of the doors is unlocked. In this case, open the trunk lid using the trunk lid
opener.
■ Internal trunk lid release lever
■ Using the mechanical key (vehic les with a keyless access with push
button start system)
The trunk lid can be also opened using the mechanical key. ( →P. 470)
The trunk lid can be opened by pulling on
the glow-in-the-dark lever located on the
inside of the trunk lid.
The lever will continue to glow for some
time after the trunk lid is closed.

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Folding the mirrorsPush the mirror back in the direc-
tion of the vehicle’s rear.
■The mirrors can be adjusted when
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
The push-button ignition switch is in “ACC” or “ON” mode.
■ When the mirrors are fogged up (veh icles with outside rear view mirror
defoggers)
The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror defoggers.
Turn on the rear window defogger to tu rn on the outside rear view mirror
defoggers. ( →P. 298)

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The power windows can be operated when
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
The push-button ignition switch is in “ON” mode.
■ Operating the power windows after turning the engine off
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system
The power windows can be operated for approximately 40 seconds even
after the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. They can-
not, however, be operated once either door is opened.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
The power windows can be operated for approximately 40 seconds even
after the push-button ignition switch is turned to “ACC” mode or turned off.
They cannot, however, be operated once either door is opened.
■ Jam protection function
If an object becomes caught between the window and the body, window
travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.