SUBARU IMPREZA 2015 4.G Remote Start Guide

NOTE: All vehicle doors, hood, trunk or rear gate must be closed prior to activating the remote engine start
system. Any open entry point will prevent starting or cause the system to shut down.
Upon successful activation, the remote start fob will fl ash and beep once**, the horn sounds once and the side marker
lights, tail lights and parking lights fl ash once. The system will check certain safety preconditions before starting and
if all conditions are met, the engine will start within fi ve (5) seconds. After the engine starts, the remote start fob will
fl ash and beep twice**, the horn sounds once and the side marker lights, tail lights and parking lights fl ash once.
While the engine is idling via the remote engine start system, the remote start fob will continue to fl ash once every
three (3) seconds, the side marker lights, tail lights and parking lights will remain illuminated and the power window
switches are disabled. The engine will continue to run for fi fteen (15) minutes if not operated. The system also
has a timer that will allow the system to operate for a maximum of twenty (20) minutes (under multiple remote start
activations). Using the ignition key to turn on the ignition resets the twenty (20) minute timer.
If the engine turns over but does not start (or starts and stalls) the remote engine start system will power off and then
attempt the engine three (3) additional times. The system will not attempt to restart the engine if it determines a
vehicle malfunction is preventing it from starting. If the engine does not start after the three (3) additional attempts, the
remote engine start request will be aborted.
Remote Start Safety Parameters
For safety and security reasons, the system will fail to start or shut down the engine during remote start operation if
any of the following occur:
• The remote start system has operated for twenty (20) minutes between ignition key cycles
The horn will honk three (3) times and the parking lights will fl ash three (3) times
• The remote start system “Service Mode” is engaged
The horn will honk fi ve (5) times and the parking lights will fl ash fi ve (5) times
• Any of the vehicle’s doors, trunk or rear gate are open / opened
The horn will honk six (6) times and the parking lights will fl ash six (6) times
• The vehicle’s hood is open
The horn will honk two (2) times and the parking lights will fl ash two (2) times
• The ignition key is resting in the ignition cylinder
The horn will honk two (2) times and the parking lights will fl ash two (2) times
• The transmission shifter is not in the “park” position
The horn will honk two (2) times and the parking lights will fl ash two (2) times
• The vehicle’s brake pedal is depressed before the vehicle ignition switch is turned “on”
The horn will honk two (2) times and the parking lights will fl ash two (2) times
• The vehicle’s engine idle speed has reached a level over 3,500 RPM (this will cause the vehicle to shutdown)
• The vehicle’s security system is triggered by opening the door or rear gate (if the security system is armed at the
time of remote start activation)
In addition to the items above, if the vehicle’s engine management system determines there is a safety risk due to a
vehicle related problem, the vehicle will shut down and the vehicle’s horn will honk three (3) times.
WARNING: TO AVOID DANGER OF CARBON MONOXIDE, NEVER REMOTE START A VEHICLE IN A CLOSED
SPACE SUCH AS A CLOSED GARAGE.
NOTE: Laws in some communities require that the vehicle be within view of anyone using the Remote Engine
Starter. In some area, use of the Remote Engine Starter may violate state, provincial or local laws. Before
using the Remote Engine Starter, check your state, provincial and local laws.
* See your owner’s manual for more details.
** Provided that the remote start transmitter is within the operating range of the system.
REMOTE START QUICK REFERENCE*
Press and Hold
For Two (2) Seconds
Remote Start
Shutdown
Press Two (2) Times
Within Three (3) Seconds
Remote Start
Activation

Entering the Vehicle While it is Running via Remote Start
1. Unlock the vehicle doors using the remote keyless entry system. If the vehicle’s doors are unlocked manually
using the key, the vehicle’s security system will trigger (if the security system is armed prior to activating the
remote start system) and the vehicle’s engine will turn off. Inserting the ignition key into the ignition cylinder and
turning it to the “on” position or pressing the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter will disarm the
security system.
2. Enter the vehicle.
3. The engine will shut down upon opening any vehicle door, trunk, hatch or rear gate of 5-door / wagon vehicles.
4. Insert the key into the ignition and turn to the start position to re-start the engine.
Remote Start Confi rming Transmitter Feature
Your remote start transmitter is equipped with a unique bidirectional confi rmation feature. This feature will allow
the transmitter’s backlit button to display system status provided the vehicle and transmitter fall within the system’s
operating range. Typical transmitter button fl ash sequences are outlined below.
Transmitter Flash & Beep Sequence Feature Description
Flash when button is pressed (no audible beep) Indicates that the system is transmitting an RF signal
2 long fl ashes (no audible beep)following remote start activation
(transmitter button is pressed 2 times within 3 seconds)Indicates that the transmitter did not receive remote start
activation confi rmation from the vehicle system. The transmitter
will automatically send one additional remote start activation
attempt. This usually occurs when the operational range is at it’s
limit or has been exceeded.
1 fl ash & 1 beep following remote start activation (transmitter
button is pressed 2 times within 3 seconds)Indicates that the transmitter has received remote start activation
confi rmation from the vehicle system.
2 fl ash & 2 beeps following remote start activation (transmitter
button is pressed 2 times within 3 seconds)Indicates that the transmitter has received confi rmation of a
successful start of the vehicle system (vehicle now running)
1 fl ash every 5 seconds (no audible beep) Indicates that the vehicle is running via remote start. If the
transmitter is moved outside of the systems operating range, this
sequence will time out after the normal 15 minute vehicle run
cycle.
3 fl ashes & 3 beeps Indicates that the vehicle’s engine has turned off due to remote
start system 15 minute time out, vehicle safety parameter or
normal shut down.
Engaging or Disengaging Service Mode
1. Enter the vehicle and close all vehicle doors, trunk, hatch or rear gate of 5-door / wagon vehicles.
2. Verify that the transmission shifter is in the “park” position.
3. Turn the ignition key “on”.
4. Depress the vehicle’s brake pedal three (3) times (Press, Release, Press, Release, Press and continue to hold).
5. Press and release the remote start transmitter “ “ button three (3) times (pausing 1 second between presses).
The system will honk the vehicle’s horn each time the button is pressed.
6. The system will pause for 1 second then honk the vehicle’s horn three (3) times to indicate that service mode
has been engaged or honk one (1) time to indicate that the service mode has been disengaged.
7. Release the vehicle’s brake pedal and turn the ignition key “off”.
Important Note: When taking your vehicle in for service, it is recommended that you inform the service personnel
that your vehicle is equipped with a remote engine start system.
Selectable Run-Time
The system is preprogrammed to run for fi fteen (15) minutes before automatically stopping. The programmed run
period can be changed to alternate times using the following procedure.
1. Enter the vehicle and close all vehicle doors, trunk or rear gate.
2. Verify that the transmission shifter is in the “park” position.
3. Turn the ignition to the “on” then “off”, “on” then “off”, “on” then “off”, then
back “on” and leave on throughout the programming process.
(on/off ignition cycles must be completed within 8 seconds).
4. The system will honk the horn the number of times corresponding to the
current run time setting.
5. Open and close the driver’s door to advance to the next run time setting.
The system will honk the horn to the corresponding run time setting.
6. Run time selection mode will exit via turning the ignition key off or thirty
(30) seconds of inactivity. Upon exit the current run time selection will be
stored.
Horn Honks Run Time
1 Three (3) Minutes
2 Five (5) Minutes
3 Ten (10) Minutes
4 Fifteen (15) Minutes