locking and unlocking SUBARU BRZ 2023 Owners Manual

Rear Seats
38▼Folding down the rear seatbackLock release button
Lock release strapUnlock the seatback by performing either
of the following procedures and then fold
the seatback down. 
Push the right and left lock release
buttons.
 Pull the right and left lock release
straps.
▼ Return the rear seatback
Lock release button
1) Unlocked
2) Locked
A) Unlocking marker in redTo return the seatback to its original posi-
tion, raise the seatba ck until it locks into
place and ensure that the unlocking
marker on the lock release button is no
longer visible.
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WARNING
When you return the seatback to its
original position, check that the
unlocking marker is not visible.
Also, push the rear seatback and
then check that it is securely locked
in position by lightly pushing it
back and forth. If the seatback is
not securely fixed in place, the
seatback may suddenly fold down
in the event of sudden braking, or
objects may move out from the
trunk, which could cause serious
injury or death.
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Child Restraint Systems
47
Seat, Seatbelt and SRS Airbags1
– CONTINUED –
Children could be endangered in an acci-
dent if their child restraint systems are not
properly secured in the vehicle. When
installing the child re straint system, care-
fully follow the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions.
According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seating positions than in the front
seating positions.
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces
require that infants and small children be
restrained in an approved child restraint
system at all times while the vehicle is
moving.Lock release button
1) Unlocked
2) Locked
A) Unlocking marker in red
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WARNING
Before installing a child restraint
system, be sure to confirm that
the seatback is securely locked
into place. Otherwise, in an acci-
dent, serious injury or death
could result. Do not leave children in the car
unattended. High interior
temperatures may cause heat
stroke and dehydration that
result in serious injury or death.
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Never let a passenger hold a child
on his or her lap or in his or her
arms while the vehicle is moving.
The passenger cannot protect the
child (or infant) from injury in a col-
lision, because the child will be
caught between the passenger and
objects inside the vehicle. Addition-
ally, holding a child in your lap or
arms in the front seat exposes that
child to another serious danger.
Since the SRS airbag deploys with
considerable speed and force, the
child could be injured or even killed.
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Child Restraint Systems
57
Seat, Seatbelt and SRS Airbags1
– CONTINUED –
in the above illustration. For details, refer
to "Top Tether Anchorages" P59.
▽ To install a child restraint
system using lower and tether
anchorages
1. Move the seatback back and forth to
confirm that it is securely locked into
place.
Check that the red colored
unlocking marker on the lock release
button is not visible. For details, refer
to "Folding Down the Rear Seatback"
 P37. 2. You will find “ ” marks at the bottoms

of the rear seatback. These marks indi-
cate the positions of the lower anchorages
(bars).
Each lower anchorage is located behind
the cover of seatback bottom. Peel off the anchorage cover completely

from the selected side of the rear
seatback to expose the anchorages (bars)
to be used for installation of the child
restraint system.
If it is hard to install the child restraint
system because the anchorage cover
returns to the original position, press the
anchorage cover to the seat cushion until
it is flat.
WARNING
Before installing a child restraint
system, be sure to confirm that the
seatback is securely locked into
place. Otherwise, in an accident,
serious injury or death could result.
CAUTION
When you install a child restraint
system, follow the manufacturer’s
instructions supplied with it. After
installing the child restraint system,
check to ensure that it is held
securely in position. If it is not held
tight and secure, the danger of your
child suffering personal injury in
the event of an accident may be
increased.
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Keys and Doors2
Keys and Doors
2-1. Keyless Access with Push-Button Start 
System .................................................................94
Safety Precautions ..... .......................................... ..........94
Locking and Unlocking with “Keyless Access” 
Entry Function ..............................................................97
Unlock Using PIN Code Access ..................................100
Power Saving Function ................................................102
Power Saving Function of Access Key Fob...............103
Disabling Keyless Access Function ...........................103
Selecting Audible Signal Operation (If Equipped).....105
Selecting Hazard Warning Flasher Operation ...........106
Warning Chimes and Warning Indicator ....................106
When Access Key Fob Does Not Operate 
Properly.......................................................................106
Replacing Battery of Access Key Fob ........................106
Replacing Access Key Fob..........................................106
Certification for Keyless Access with Push-Button 
Start System ...............................................................106
2-2. Immobilizer ..........................................................108
Security Indicator Light ...............................................108
Key Replacement..........................................................108
Certification for Immobilizer System ..........................108
2-3. Remote Keyless Entry System ..........................109
Locking the Doors ........................................................110
Unlocking the Doors ....................................................110
Opening the Trunk Lid .................................................110 Setting Audible Signal Operation (If Equipped)........ 110
Selecting Hazard Warning Flasher Operation........... 110
Vehicle Finder Function .............................................. 110
Sounding a Panic Alarm ............................................. 110
Replacing the Battery .................................................. 111
Replacing Lost Transmitters ...................................... 111
2-4. Door Locks ..........................................................111
Locking and Unlocking from the Outside ................. 111
Locking and Unlocking from the Inside .................... 112
Key Lock-In Prevention Function............................... 113
Battery Drainage Prevention Function ...................... 113
2-5. Alarm System ......................................................114
Alarm System Operation ............................................. 114
Arming the System ...................................................... 114
Disarming the System ................................................. 115
Alarm System Setting.................................................. 115
If You Have Accidentally Triggered the Alarm

System........................................................................ 116
2-6. Windows ..............................................................116
Power Window Operation ........................................... 117
Initialization of Power Window ................................... 118
2-7. Trunk Lid ..............................................................119
To Open and Close the Trunk Lid from Outside ....... 120
To Open the Trunk Lid from Inside ............................ 121
Internal Trunk Lid Release Handle ............................. 121
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Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System
942-1. Keyless Access with Push-Button Start SystemThe following access key fobs are
provided with the vehicle.1) Access key fob
2) Key number plateThe 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,
fuel filler lid
 Opening the trunk
 Starting and stopping the engine. For
detailed information, refer to "Starting and
Stopping Engine" P229. 
Arming and disarming the alarm
system. For detailed in formation, refer to
"Alarm System" P114.
NOTE Locking and unlocking by the
remote keyless entry system can also
be controlled with the buttons on the
access key fob. For detailed informa-
tion, refer to "Remote Keyless Entry
System" P109.
 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"
 P108.
An emergency key is attached to each
access key fob.
1) Release button
2) Emergency keyWhile pressing the release button of the
access key fob, take out the emergency
key.
The emergency key is used for locking
and unlocking the driver’s door.■ Safety Precautions
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WARNING
If you wear an implanted pacemaker
or an implanted defibrillator, stay at
least 8.7 in (22 cm) away from the
transmitting antennas installed on
the vehicle.
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Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System
97
Keys and Doors2
– CONTINUED –
- 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 an elec tronic appliance
such as a laptop computer.
- When the battery of the access
key fob is discharged.
 The access key fob is always
communicating with the vehicle and is
continuously using the battery.
Although the life of the battery varies
depending on the operating condi-
tions, it is approximately 1 to 2 years. If
the battery becomes fully discharged,
replace 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 or
inside the corner of the trunk. Vibra-
tions may damage the access key fob
or turn on the switch, possibly
resulting in a lockout.
 After the vehicle battery is
discharged or replaced, initialization of
the steering lock system may be
required to start the engine. In this
case, perform the following procedure
to initialize the steering lock. (1) Turn the push -button ignition
switch to the “OFF” position. For
details, refer to "Switching Power
Status" P125.
(2) Open and close the driver’s door.
(3) Wait for approximately 10
seconds.
When the steering is locked, the initial-
ization 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
- Inside the trunk
 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 a
malfunction occurs.
■ Locking and Unlocking with
“Keyless Access” Entry
FunctionWhen the access key fob is carried within
the operating range, the doors, the fuel
filler lid can be locked/unlocked just by
touching the door handle.NOTEThe vehicle can also be locked/
unlocked with the remote keyless
entry system. For details, refer to
"Remote Keyless Entry System"
 P109.
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Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System
98▼Operating ranges1) Antenna
2) 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 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.NOTE If the access key fob is placed too
close to the vehicle body, the keyless
access functions may not operate
properly. If it does not operate prop-
erly, repeat the operation from farther
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 indi-
cated 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 or trunk opener button in
the operating range in which the
access key fob is detected.
 It is not possible to lock the doors,
trunk lid and fuel filler lid 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 environ-
mental conditions, the access 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 oper-
ating ranges may be reduced, or the
keyless access function may not
operate. 
In such a case, perform the procedure
described in "Locking and Unlocking"
 P326.
 The doors may lock or unlock when
the car is being washed or exposed to
a significant amount of water that
touches 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 oper-
ations when you are carrying the access
key fob.
 Lock and unlock the doors and the fuel
filler lid
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Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System
99
Keys and Doors2
– CONTINUED –
Unlock the trunk lidNOTEIt is not possible to lock the doors
and fuel filler lid using the keyless
access function when the push-button
ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON”
position. Refer to "Switching Power
Status" P125.
 If the door handle is gripped with a
gloved hand, the door lock may not be
released.
 If the door lock sensor is touched
four times or more repeatedly, the
system will ignore the sensor opera-
tion.
 When performing the locking proce-
dure too quickly, locking may not
complete.
 If any of the doors are not fully
closed, an electronic chirp sounds 5
seconds to alert you that the doors are
not properly closed.
 It is possible to lock a closed door
even if the other door is open. After
performing the locking procedure,
close the opened door to lock it.
 Within 3 seconds after locking the
doors using the keyless access func-
tion, it is not possible to unlock doors
using the keyless 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 th e hazard warning
flasher operation and the volume of the
audible signal can be changed by your
SUBARU dealer. Contact your
SUBARU dealer for details. The setting
of the hazard warning flasher operation
can be changed by operating the
center information display. For details,
refer to "Car settings" P165.
▽ Locking with the door lock
sensor1) Door lock sensorCarry the access key fob, close all doors
and touch the door lock sensor on the
door handle. All doors including the fuel filler lid will be locked. Also, an electronic

chirp will sound once and the hazard
warning flashers will flash once.
NOTEAfter touching the door lock sensor to
lock all of the doors, if you touch the
door lock sensor twice more to
attempt the lock oper ation without first
unlocking the doors, nothing will hap-
pen, even if the door lock sensor is
touched. In this case, perform the
unlocking operation once first. You
can then touch the door lock sensor to
lock the doors.
▽UnlockingCarry the access key fob, and touch the
sensor behind the door handle.
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Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System
102NOTEPress the trunk opener button ten
times to enter “0”.
 Change the PIN code frequently to
protect your vehic le 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 “Registration for a PIN
code”.
 To protect your ve hicle from theft,
you cannot register “00000” to “99999”
or “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 regis-
tered.
 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
following case. - When you forget the PIN code
- When you want to change the
PIN code
▼ Unlocking
Perform steps (1) to (5) of step 5
described in “Registration”.NOTE 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
during the unlocking procedure, start
over with the unlocking procedure
after waiting for 5 seconds or longer.
 To protect your vehic le from theft, a
buzzer will sound if incorrect PIN
codes are entered five times continu-
ously. If this occurs, you cannot unlock
the doors by PIN Code Access for 5
minutes.
■ Power Saving FunctionTo protect the access key fob battery and
the vehicle battery, the keyless access
function will be disabled as follows.
 When the keyless access function and
the remote keyless entry system have not
been used:
(1) 5 days after the push-button igni-
tion switch has been turned off,
communication between the antennas
and the access key fob will be stopped.
(2) 9 days after step (1), the sensors
(both lock sensor and unlock sensor)
on the passenger’s door will be
disabled.
 When the access key fob has been left
in the operating range for 10 minutes or
longer while all doors are locked, the
keyless access function will be disabled.
▼ Recovery from power saving modeWhen one of the following operations is
performed, the keyless access function
will be recovered.
 Unlock by gripping the door handle
(only when the sensors on the
passenger’s door are not disabled) or
pressing the trunk opener button on the
trunk lid
 Lock or unlock by the remote keyless
entry system
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Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System
103
Keys and Doors2
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Open a door and then close it
 Turn the push-button ignition switch to
the “ON” position■ Power Saving Function of
Access Key FobThis function stops the access key fob
from receiving signals and helps minimize
the battery consumption of the access key
fob.
1. Press the “ ” button twice while
holding the “ ” button.1) LED indicator2. 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 star
t system will not be
available.
To cancel the power save mode, press
one of the buttons on the access key fob.
■ Disabling Keyless Access
FunctionWhen the vehicle is not going to be used
for a long time, or when you choose not to
use the keyless access function, the
keyless access function can be disabled.NOTE 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"

 P326.
▼ Disabling functions
▽ By operating the access key fob
To disable the keyless access function by
operating the access key fob, register a
PIN code for PIN Code Access. For
details about registering a PIN code, refer
to "Unlock Using PIN Code Access"
 P100.
1. Open the driver’s door.
2. Rotate the lock lever forward.
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WARNING
If you have an implanted pacemaker
or an implanted defibrillator, per-
form the procedure "By operating
the driver’s door" P104 to disable
the keyless access function. If you
perform the procedure "By operat-
ing the access key fob" P103, the
operation of an implanted pace-
maker or implanted defibrillator
may be affected by the radio waves
from the transmitter antenna.
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