remote start SUBARU CROSSTREK 2017 1.G Owners Manual

Function settings
A SUBARU dealer can change the settings of the functions shown in the following table to meet your personal requirements. Contact
the nearest SUBARU dealer for details. If your vehicle is equipped with a multi function display, the settings for some of these functions
can be changed using the display. For details, refer to“Multi function display”F3-42.
Item Function Possible settings Default setting
Alarm system Alarm system Operation/Non-operation Operation
Monitoring start delay time (after
closure of doors)0 seconds/30 seconds 30 seconds
Impact sensor operation (only
models with shock sensors (dealer
option))Operation/Non-operation Non-operation
Passive arming (models without
“Keyless Access with Push-button
Start system”)Operation/Non-operation Non-operation
Dome light and map lights illumina-
tion (models with moonroof)ON/OFF OFF
Dome light illumination (models
without moonroof)
Keyless Access (if equipped) Hazard warning flasher Operation/Non-operation Operation
Audible signal Operation/Non-operation Operation
Audible signal volume Level 1 to 7 Level 5
Door unlock selection function (dri-
ver’s door unlock)Driver’s door only/All doors Driver’s door only
Door unlock selection function (rear
gate unlock)Rear gate only/All doors Rear gate only
Remote keyless entry system Hazard warning flasher Operation/Non-operation Operation
Audible signal Operation/Non-operation Operation
Audible signal volume Level 1 to 7 Level 5
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Keys..................................................................... 2-3
Key number plate................................................ 2-3
Immobilizer.......................................................... 2-3Security indicator light........................................ 2-4
Key replacement................................................. 2-4
Certification for immobilizer system..................... 2-4
Door locks........................................................... 2-5Locking and unlocking from the outside .............. 2-5
Locking and unlocking from the inside................ 2-7
Battery drainage prevention function................... 2-7
Power door locking switches............................. 2-8Key lock-in prevention function........................... 2-9
Keyless access with push-button start
system (if equipped)........................................ 2-9
Access key........................................................ 2-10
Safety precautions............................................. 2-10
Locking and unlocking with“keyless access”
entry function................................................... 2-13
Selecting audible signal operation...................... 2-17
Warning chimes and warning indicator............... 2-17
Disabling keyless access function...................... 2-17
When access key does not operate properly....... 2-19
Replacing battery of access key......................... 2-19
Replacing access key......................................... 2-19
Certification for keyless access with push-button
start system..................................................... 2-19
PIN Code Access (models with“keyless
access with push-button start system”)........ 2-20
Registering a PIN code....................................... 2-21
Unlocking.......................................................... 2-22
Remote keyless entry system........................... 2-22
Locking the doors.............................................. 2-23
Unlocking the doors.......................................... 2-24
Unlocking the rear gate...................................... 2-24
Vehicle finder function....................................... 2-24
Sounding a panic alarm..................................... 2-24
Selecting audible signal operation (models
without“keyless access with push-button start
system”).......................................................... 2-24
Replacing the battery......................................... 2-25
Replacing lost transmitters................................ 2-25
Certification for remote keyless entry system..... 2-25
Alarm system..................................................... 2-26System operation............................................... 2-26
Activating and deactivating the alarm system..... 2-27
If you have accidentally triggered the alarm
system............................................................ 2-27
Arming the system............................................ 2-27
Disarming the system........................................ 2-30
Valet mode........................................................ 2-31
Passive arming (models without“keyless access
with push-button start system”) ....................... 2-31
Tripped sensor identification.............................. 2-32
Shock sensors (dealer option)............................ 2-33
Child safety locks.............................................. 2-33
Windows............................................................. 2-34
Power window operation by driver..................... 2-34
Power window operation by passengers............. 2-36
Initialization of power window ............................ 2-37
Keys and doors
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–Canada-spec. models–Mexico-spec. modelsDoor locks
&Locking and unlocking from
the outside
NOTE
If you unlock the driver’s door with a
key (including a mechanical key) and
open the door while the alarm system
is armed, the alarm system is triggered
and the vehicle’s horn sounds. In this
case, perform any of the following
operations:
Models with“keyless access with
push-button start system”:
.Press any button on the access key
(except when the access key battery is
discharged).
.Press the push-button ignition
switch to“ACC”.
.Carry the access key and perform
either of the following procedures.
–Grip the front door handle
–Press the rear gate opener button
Models without“keyless access with
push-button start system”:
.Press any button on the remote
transmitter (except when the transmit-
ter battery is discharged).
.Insert the key into the ignition
switch and turn the ignition switch to
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NOTE
Make sure that you do not leave the key
inside the vehicle before locking the
doors from the outside using the power
door locking switches.
&Key lock-in prevention func-
tion
This function prevents the doors from
being locked under the following condi-
tions.
.The key is still in the ignition switch
(models without“keyless access with
push-button start system”)
.The ignition switch is in the“ON”
position (models with“keyless access with
push-button start system”)
This function’s operational/non-opera-
tional setting can be changed by a
SUBARU dealer. Contact a SUBARU
dealer for details.
NOTE
.The factory setting (default setting)
for this function is set as“operational”.
.When leaving the vehicle, make sure
you are holding the key before locking
the doors.!Behavior with key lock-in preven-
tion function operational
With the driver’s door open, the doors are
automatically kept unlocked even if the
front side of the power door locking switch
is pressed.
!Behavior with key lock-in preven-
tion function non-operational
.If the lock lever is turned to the front
(“LOCK”) position with the driver’s door
open and the driver’s door is then closed
with the lock lever in that position, the
driver’s door is locked.
.If the spare key is used to lock the
driver’s door from the outside of the
vehicle, the door is locked.
Keyless access with push-
button start system (if
equipped)
The keyless access with push-button start
system allows you to perform the following
functions when you are carrying the
access key.
.Locking and unlocking of the doors and
rear gate
.Starting and stopping the engine. For
detailed information, refer to“Starting and
stopping engine (models with push-button
start system)”F7-11.
.Arming and disarming the alarm sys-
tem. For detailed information, refer to
“Alarm system”F2-26.
Locking and unlocking by the remote
keyless entry system can also be con-
trolled with the buttons on the access key.
For detailed information, refer to“Remote
keyless entry system”F2-22.
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CAUTION
When you carry the access key on
an airplane, do not press the button
of the access key while in the
airplane. When any button of the
access key is pressed, radio waves
are sent and may affect the opera-
tion of the airplane. When you carry
the access key in a bag on an
airplane, take measures to prevent
the buttons of the access key from
being pressed.
NOTE
The status of the access key and
environmental conditions may interfere
with the communication between the
access key and the vehicle under the
following conditions.
.When operating near a source of
strong radio waves or other interfer-
ence, such as a broadcast station or
power transmission lines
.When products that transmit radio
waves are used, such as an access key
or a remote transmitter key of another
vehicle
.When carrying the access key of
your vehicle together with an access
key or a remote transmitter of anothervehicle
.When the access key is placed near
wireless communication equipment
such as a cell phone, or near a metallic
object
.When metallic accessories are at-
tached to the access key
.When carrying the access key with
electronic appliances such as a laptop
computer
.When the battery of the access key
is discharged
In such cases, it may not be possible to
lock or unlock the doors or start the
engine.
!Regarding malfunction
CAUTION
.Never leave or store the access
key inside the vehicle or within
6.6 ft (2 m) around the vehicle
(e.g., in the garage). The access
key may be locked inside the
vehicle, or the battery may dis-
charge rapidly. Note that the
push-button ignition switch may
not turn on in some cases de-
pending on the location of the
access key..The access key contains electro-
nic components. Observe the
following precautions to prevent
malfunctions or battery dis-
charge.
–Although you can replace the
battery of the access key by
yourself, it is recommended
that the battery be replaced by
a SUBARU dealer to avoid the
risk of damage at the time of
replacement.
–Do not get the access key wet.
If the access key gets wet,
wipe it off immediately and let
it dry completely.
–Do not apply strong impacts
to the access key.
–Keep the access key away
from magnetic sources.
–Never leave the access key in
direct sunlight or anywhere
that may become hot, such
as on the dashboard. It may
damage the battery or cause
circuit malfunctions.
–Do not wash the access key in
an ultrasonic washer.
–Do not leave the access key in
humid or dusty locations, or
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!Radio waves used for the keyless
access with push-button start sys-
tem
The keyless access with push-button start
system uses radio waves of 134 kHz, in
addition to the radio waves used for the
remote keyless entry system. The radio
waves are periodically output from the
antennas installed on the vehicle as
shown in the following illustration.
1) Antenna
&Locking and unlocking with
“keyless access”entry func-
tion
!Operating ranges
1) Antenna
2) Operating range
.The operating range of the door lock-
ing/unlocking function is approximately 16
to 32 in (40 to 80 cm) from the respective
door handle.
.The operating range of the rear gate
locking/unlocking function is approxi-
mately 16 to 32 in (40 to 80 cm) from the
rear gate ornament.
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Keys and doors/Keyless access with push–button start system
!Locking with the door lock
sensor
1) Door lock sensor
Carry the access key, close all doors
(including the rear gate) and touch the
door lock sensor on the door handle. All
doors including the rear gate will be
locked. Also, an electronic chirp will sound
once and the hazard warning flashers will
flash once.
NOTE
After touching the door lock sensor to
lock all of the doors (including the rear
gate), if you touch the door lock sensor
once more to attempt the lock opera-
tion without first unlocking the doors,
nothing will happen, 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.
!Locking with the rear lock button
1) Rear lock button
Carry the access key, close all doors
including the rear gate and press the rear
lock button. The rear gate and all doors
will be locked. Also, an electronic chirp will
sound once and the hazard warning
flashers will flash once.
!Power saving function
The keyless access function will be
disabled in the following cases to protect
the access key battery and the vehicle
battery.
.Case 1: When the keyless accessfunction and the remote keyless entry
system have not been used for 2 weeks
or longer while all doors are locked
To recover the keyless access func-
tion:
Operate one of the following items.
–Unlock the doors by operating any
procedure other than gripping the front
passenger’s door handle
–Lock the doors
–Open a door and then close it
.Case 2: When the access key has
been left in the operating range for 10
minutes or longer while all doors are
locked
To recover the keyless access func-
tion:
Operate one of the following items.
–Unlock the doors by gripping the
door handle
–Unlock the doors by pressing the
rear gate opener button
–Lock the doors by touching the door
lock sensor
–Lock or unlock the doors by using
the remote keyless entry system
–Lock or unlock the doors by using
the power door locking switch
–Open either of the front doors
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Keys and doors/Keyless access with push–button start system
When 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.
.The setting can also be changed at
SUBARU dealers. For more details,
contact a SUBARU dealer.
.To start the engine while the func-
tions are disabled, perform the proce-
dure described in“Starting engine”
F9-18.
.We recommend that you disable the
keyless access functions under the
following conditions.
–When the vehicle is not going to
be used for an extended period of
time
–When the keyless access func-
tions are not going to be used
!Disabling functions
!By operating the access key
If you have registered a PIN code for PIN
Code Access, you can disable the keyless
access function by operating the access
key. For details about registering a PIN
code, refer to“Registering a PIN code”F2-21.
1. Open the driver’s door.
2. Rotate the lock lever forward.
3. Press and hold the“”button and
“”button on the access key simulta-
neously for more than 5 seconds.A chirp sound will be heard, and the
function will be disabled.
!By operating the driver’s door
1. Sit in the driver’s seat, and close the
door.
2. Push the rear side (unlock side) of the
power door locking switch.
3. Within 5 seconds after step 2 is
performed, open the driver’s door.
4. Within 5 seconds after step 3 is
performed, push the rear side (unlock
side) of the power door locking switch
twice while the door is open.
5. Within 10 seconds after step 4 is
performed, close and open the driver’s
door twice.
6. Within 10 seconds after step 5 is
performed, push the rear side (unlock
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Keys and doors/Remote keyless entry system
&Unlocking
Perform steps 1 to 5 described in“Regis-
tration”.
NOTE
.You cannot unlock by PIN Code
Access in the following cases.
–when the access key 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 vehicle from theft, a
buzzer will sound if incorrect PIN codes
are entered five times continuously. If
this occurs, you cannot unlock the
doors by PIN Code Access for 5
minutes.
Remote keyless entry system
CAUTION
.Do not expose the remote trans-
mitter to severe shocks, such as
those experienced as a result of
dropping or throwing.
.Do not take the remote transmit-
ter apart except when replacing
the battery.
.Do not get the remote transmitter
wet. If it gets wet, wipe it dry with
a cloth immediately.
.When you carry the remote trans-
mitteronanairplane,donot
press the button of the remote
transmitter while in the airplane.
When any button of the remote
transmitter is pressed, radio
waves are sent and may affect
the operation of the airplane.
When you carry the remote trans-
mitter in a bag on an airplane,
take measures to prevent the
buttons of the remote transmitter
from being pressed.
For models with“keyless access with
push-button start system”, the accesskey is used as the transmitter for the
remote keyless entry system. For models
without“keyless access with push-button
start system”, the transmitter for the
remote keyless entry system is located
inside the key head.
The remote keyless entry system has the
following functions.
.Locking and unlocking the doors (and
rear gate) without a key
.Sounding a panic alarm
.Arming and disarming the alarm sys-
tem. For detailed information, refer to
“Alarm system”F2-26.
The operable distance of the remote
keyless entry system is approximately 30
feet (10 meters). However, this distance
will vary depending on environmental
conditions. The system’s operable dis-
tance 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.
NOTE
.For models with“keyless access
with push-button start system”,the
remote keyless entry system will not
be activated when the push-button
ignition switch is in any position other
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than the“OFF”position.
.For models without“keyless access
with push-button start system”,the
remote keyless entry system will not
be activated when the key is inserted in
the ignition switch.
Access key
1) Lock/arm button
2) Unlock/disarm button
3) Rear gate unlock button
4) PANIC button
Transmitter
1) Lock/arm button
2) Unlock/disarm button
3) Rear gate unlock button
4) PANIC button
NOTE
The hazard warning flashers will flash
once or twice when the access key/
transmitter button is pressed in the
following cases.
–When locking the doors
–When unlocking the doors
–When unlocking the rear gate
Operation of the hazard warning
flashers in the above cases can be set
to“On”or“Off”by a SUBARU dealer.
Consult your SUBARU dealer for de-tails. Also, for models with a multi
function display, the setting can be
changed using the display. For details,
refer to“Hazard warning flasher
setting”F3-78.
&Locking the doors
Press the lock/arm button to lock all doors
and rear gate. An electronic chirp will
sound once and the hazard warning
flashers will flash once.
If any of the doors (or the rear gate) is not
fully closed, the following will occur to alert
you that the doors (or the rear gate) are
not properly closed.
.an electronic chirp sounds five times.
.the hazard warning flashers flash five
times.
When you close the door, it will automa-
tically lock and then the following will
occur.
.an electronic chirp sounds once.
.the hazard warning flashers flash once.
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