ECU SUBARU IMPREZA 2003 2.G Owner's Manual

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2. Make sure that the keyless entry system properly
operates by operating each transmitter.
Deleting old transmitter codes
The control unit of the keyless entry system has four
memory locations to store transmitter codes, givingit the ability to operate with up to four transmitters.
When you lose a transmitter, the lost transmitter ’s
code remains in the memory. For security reasons,
lost transmitter codes should be deleted from the
memory.
To delete old transmitter codes, program four trans-
mitter codes into the system. If you have only one
current transmitter, program it four times. If you have
two current transmitters, program each one twice. If
you have three current transmitters, program two of
them once and the third one twice. This process will
leave only current transmitter codes in the system ’s
memory.
NOTE
Make sure no one else is operating their keyless entry system within range of your vehicle whenprogramming transmitters. If someone else wereto operate their remote transmitter while you areprogramming your transmitters, it is possiblethat their transmitter code will be programmed into your system, allowing them unauthorized access to your vehicle.

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Security system (if equipped)
The security system helps to protect your vehicle
and valuables from theft. The horn sounds and the
parking lights flash if someone attempts to break
into your vehicle. The starter motor is also inter-
rupted to prevent starting the vehicle without a key.
The system can be armed and disarmed with the
remote transmitter.The system does not operate when the key is in-
serted into the ignition switch. System operation
The security system will give the following alarm in-
dications when triggered: The parking lights will flash and the horn will
sound intermittently. In addition, the starter motor willnot operate. The alarm automatically resets after 30 seconds;
however, the alarm will reactivate if the vehicle is
tampered with again. The alarm will continue for sixtimes if any sensor continues to be activated.
The alarm is triggered by: Opening a door, the rear gate or trunk lid (vehicle
equipped with trunk light only).
Application of physical shock to the vehicle (e.g.
breaking glass or forced entry). Note that there are
two alarm levels for shock: warning and alarm. In
warning mode, the alarm detects lower level vibra-
tions and triggers 2 warning chirps on the horn and
two flashes on the lights as a deterrent to would be
vandals. In alarm mode, higher levels of shock are
detected and the system will go into full alarm. Ignition switch being turned on while in armed
state. NOTE
With the valet mode selected, the security sys- tem does not operate and the parking lights do not flash when the remote transmitter is used forlocking and unlocking. The security system indi-cator light in the combination meter flashestwice per second to show that the valet mode is
selected. For details, refer to “Valet mode ” in this
section.

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Arming the system
To arm the system using remote transmitter
1. Close all windows.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Open the doors and get out of the vehicle.
4. Make sure that the engine hood (and the trunk
lid) are locked.
5. Close all doors (and the rear gate on the wagon).
1) Press to Arm the system.
2) Press to Disarm the system.
Security system-indicator light
6. Briefly press the “LOCK/ARM” button (for less
than two seconds). All doors (and the rear gate on
the wagon) will lock, the horn will sound one time,the parking lights will flash one time and the indica-
tor light starts flashing slowly (approximately once
every two seconds).
If any of the doors (or the rear gate) is not fully
closed, the horn sounds three times, the parking
lights flash three times to alert you that the doors (or
the rear gate) are not properly closed. When you
close the door, the system will automatically arm and doors will automatically lock.

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To disarm the system:
1. Unlock the door with the key and then open the
door.
2. The alarm will sound.
3. Insert the key into the ignition switch and cycle it
from the “LOCK” to the “ON” position three (3) times
within 5 seconds .
Sounding a panic alarm
To activate the alarm, keep the “LOCK/ARM” button
pressed for more than two seconds .
To deactivate it, press the “LOCK/ARM” button or
“UNLOCK/DISARM” button.
The parking lights will also flash when the alarm is activated.
Unless a button on the remote is pressed, the alarm
will be deactivated after approximately 30 seconds.
Valet mode
When you choose the valet mode, the security sys-
tem does not operate. In valet mode, the remotetransmitter is used only for locking and unlocking
the doors (and rear gate on the wagon) and panic
activation. The parking lights do not flash when re-
mote transmitter is used for locking and unlocking.
To enter the valet mode, open the driver ’s door and keep the
“UNLOCK/DISARM” button depressed for
more than two seconds . The security system sta-
tus indicator light will continue to flash two times per second indicating that the system is in the valetmode.
To exit valet mode, open the driver ’s door and keep
the “UNLOCK/DISARM” button pressed for more
than two seconds. The indicator will stop flashing.
Passive arming
When passive arming mode has been programmed
by the dealer, arming of the system is automatically
accomplished without using the remote transmitter. Note that in this mode, DOORS MUST BE MANUAL-
LY LOCKED.

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3. Open the doors and get out of the vehicle.
4. Before closing the doors, lock all doors with theinside door lock levers.
5. Close the doors. The system will automatically
arm after one minute.
In the passive mode, the system can also be armed
with the remote transmitter or with the power door
locking switches. If the remote transmitter or power
door lock switch is used to lock the vehicle, arming
will take place immediately regardless of whether ornot the passive mode has been selected.
CAUTION
In passive mode, the system will automatically
activate the alarm but WILL NOT automatically lock the doors. In order to lock the doors you
must either lock them as indicated in step 4
above or with the key once they have been
closed. Failure to lock the doors manually willresult in a higher security risk.
Disarming the system
To disarm the system, briefly press the “UNLOCK/
DISARM” button on the transmitter.
n Tripped sensor identification
If the horn sounds four times and the parking lights
flash four times when you disarm the system, this in-
dicates that the alarm was triggered. The number oftimes the indicator light flashes indicates what sen-
sor caused the alarm condition.
To enter identification mode:
1. Open the driver ’s door and leave it open.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position two
times. ( “LOCK” “ON” “LOCK” “ON”
“LOCK”)
3. The indicator light will start flashing.

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space after it is exposed to ambient light even for a
short time.
WARNING
Never allow any child to get in the trunk and
play with the release handle. If the driverstarts the vehicle without knowing that a child
is inside the trunk and the child opens the lidusing the release handle, the child could fallout and be killed or seriously injured.
CAUTION
Do not close the lid while gripping the re-
lease handle. The handle may be damaged. Do not use the handle as a hook to fasten
straps or ropes to secure your cargo in thetrunk. Such use may result in damage of thehandle. Load the trunk so that cargo can not strike
the release handle. If the cargo hits the handlewhile the vehicle is being driven, the handle may be pushed down and the trunk lid may open. That may cause cargo to fall out of thetrunk, which could create a traffic safety haz-ard.
Inspection
Perform the following steps at least twice a year to
check the release handle for correct operation.
1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Use a screwdriver with a thin blade. Slide the
screwdriver blade from the slit aperture of the lock
assembly fully to the end until you hear a click.

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cator light located on the switch lights up while the
outside mirror defogger is operating.
The defogger will automatically shut off after about
15 minutes. If the mirror clears before that time,
push the switch to turn it off. It also turns off when
the ignition switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK”
position. If defrosting or defogging is desired when
you restart your vehicle, you have to push the switch
to turn it on again. NOTE While the outside mirror defogger is operating, the rear window defogger also operates.
CAUTION
To prevent the battery from being discharged,
do not operate the defogger continuously for
any longer than necessary. Tilt steering wheel1. Adjust the seat position. Refer to the
“Front seat ”
section (chapter 1).
2. Push the tilt lock lever down.
3. Move the steering wheel to the desired level.
4. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel inplace.
5. Make sure that the steering wheel is securelylocked by moving it up and down.

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Floor mat (if equipped)
A retaining pin is located on the driver ’s side of the
vehicle next to the fuel filler door release.
The floor mat is secured using the built-in grommet,
by placing the grommet over the pin and pushing
downward.
CAUTION
Make sure the driver ’s floor mat is placed
back in its proper location and correctly se- cured on its retaining pin. If the floor mat slips
forward and interferes with the movement ofthe pedals during driving, it could cause anaccident.

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To install the cover housing
1. Pull either sleeve on the end of the cover housing
to shorten the cover ’s length.
2. Insert the projections located on the both ends of
the sleeve into the recesses of the retainers. Cargo tie-down hooks (if equipped)
The cargo area is equipped with four tie-down
hooks so that cargo can be secured with a cargo
net or ropes.
When using the tie-down hooks, turn them down out
of the storing recesses. When not in use, put the
hooks up into the storing recesses.

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CAUTION
The cargo tie-down hooks are designed only for securing light cargo. Never try to secure
cargo that exceeds the capacity of the hooks. The maximum load capacity is 44 lbs (20 kg)per an hook. Under-floor storage compartment (if equipped)
The storage compartment is located under the floor
of the cargo area and can be used to store small
items. To open the lid, pull the tab up.
Hang the hook provided on the under side of the lid
on the rear edge of the roof to keep the lid open. NOTE When storing a flat tire, put the storage tray in the cargo area.