keyless SUBARU OUTBACK 2016 6.G Owners Manual

General information
&California proposition 65
warning
WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its consti-
tuents, and certain vehicle compo-
nents contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. In addi-
tion, certain fluids in vehicles and
certain components of product wear
contain or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
&California Perchlorate Advi-
sory
Certain vehicle components such as air-
bag modules, seatbelt pretensioners and
keyless entry transmitter batteries may
contain perchlorate material. Special
handling may apply for service or vehicle
end of life disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/
hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
&Noise from under the vehicle
NOTE
You may hear a noise from under the
vehicle approximately 5 to 10 hours
after the engine is turned off. However,
this does not indicate a malfunction.
This noise is caused by the operation
of the fuel evaporation leakage check-
ing system and the operation is normal.
The noise will stop after approximately
15 minutes.
&Event data recorder
This vehicle is equipped with an event
data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of
an EDR is to record, in certain crash or
near crash-like situations, such as an air
bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle,
data that will assist in understanding how
a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR
is designed to record data related to
vehicle dynamics and safety systems for
a short period of time, typically 30 seconds
or less. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
.How various systems in your vehicle
were operating;
.Whether or not the driver and passen-
ger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
.How far (if at all) the driver was
depressing the accelerator and/or brakepedal; and,
.How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better
understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE:
EDR data are recorded by your vehicle
only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs;
no data are recorded by the EDR under
normal driving conditions and no personal
data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash
location) are recorded. However, other
parties, such as law enforcement, could
combine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data routinely ac-
quired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special
equipment is required, and access to the
vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition
to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties,
such as law enforcement, that have the
special equipment, can read the informa-
tion if they have access to the vehicle or
the EDR.
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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. Furthermore, some useful function settings are available using the multi information display.
For details, refer to“Menu screens”F3-38.
Item Function Possible settings Default setting Page
Alarm system Alarm system Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-28
Monitoring start delay time
(after closing doors)0 seconds/30 seconds 30 seconds 2-29
Impact sensor operation (only
models with shock sensors
(dealer option))Operation/Non-operation Non-operation 2-32
Map light/Dome light/Cargo
area light illuminationON/OFF OFF 2-28
Keyless access with push-
button start system
*1Audible signal*2ON/OFF ON 2-18, 2-47, 3-42
Audible signal volume*3Level 1 to 7 Level 5 2-18, 3-24, 3-42
Hazard warning flasher ON/OFF ON 2-18, 3-42
Door unlock selection (driver’s
door unlock)Driver’s door only/All doors Driver’s door only 2-17, 3-42
Door unlock selection (rear
gate unlock)Rear gate only, All doors Rear gate only
Remote keyless entry system Audible signal
*2ON/OFF ON 2-25, 2-26,
2-47, 3-42
Audible signal volume
*3Level 1 to 7 Level 5 2-25, 2-26, 3-42
Hazard warning flasher ON/OFF ON 2-25, 2-26, 3-42
Key lock-in prevention Key lock-in prevention Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-9
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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Front seats
NOTE
.If the registered seat position cannot
be retrieved after performing the pre-
vious procedures, try the following
procedures.
(1) Press the“SET”button on the
driver’s door.
(2) Press the“
”button on the
access key or touch the door lock
sensor to lock the doors.
(3) Perform the prior procedures
again.
.If the keyless access function is
disabled, the seat position cannot be
retrieved by gripping the driver’s door
handle. However, the seat position can
still be retrieved by pressing the“
”
button on the access key. For informa-
tion about how to enable/disable the
keyless access function, refer to“Dis-
abling keyless access function”F2-18.
.If a new position is registered for the
same access key, the previously regis-
tered seat position is deleted.
!Clearing the registered seat
position with access key
1. Close the driver’s door.
2. While holding the access key and
pressing the“SET”button, press the“
”
button on the access key.A chirp will sound, and the registered seat
position will be cleared.
&Head restraint adjustment
WARNING
.Never drive the vehicle with the
head restraints removed because
they are designed to reduce the
risk of serious neck injury in the
event that the vehicle is struck
from the rear. Also, never install
the head restraints the opposite
way around. Doing so will pre-
vent the head restraints from
functioning as intended. There-
fore, when you remove the head
restraints, you must reinstall all
head restraints correctly to pro-
tect vehicle occupants.
.All occupants, including the dri-
ver, should not operate a vehicle
or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the
head restraints are placed in their
proper positions in order to mini-
mize the risk of neck injury in the
event of a crash.
Both the driver’s seat and front passen-
ger’s seat are equipped with head re-
straints. Both head restraints are adjusta-
ble in the following ways.!Head restraint height adjustment
1) Head restraint
2) Release button
Each head restraint should be adjusted so
that the center of the head restraint is
closest to the top of the occupant’s ears.
To raise:
Pull the head restraint up.
To lower:
Push the head restraint down while
pressing the release button on the top of
the seatback.
To remove:
While pressing the release button, pull out
the head restraint.
To install:
Install the head restraint into the holes that
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Keys..................................................................... 2-3
Key number plate................................................ 2-3
Immobilizer.......................................................... 2-4Certification for immobilizer system..................... 2-4
Security indicator light........................................ 2-5
Key replacement................................................. 2-5
Door locks........................................................... 2-6Locking and unlocking from the outside .............. 2-6
Locking and unlocking from the inside................ 2-7
Battery drainage prevention function................... 2-8
Power door locking switches............................. 2-9Key lock-in prevention function........................... 2-9
Keyless access with push-button start
system (if equipped)....................................... 2-10
Safety precautions............................................. 2-10
Locking and unlocking with“keyless access”
entry function................................................... 2-13
Selecting audible signal operation...................... 2-18
Selecting hazard warning flasher operation......... 2-18
Warning chimes and warning indicator............... 2-18
Disabling keyless access function...................... 2-18
When access key does not operate properly....... 2-20
Replacing battery of access key......................... 2-20
Replacing access key......................................... 2-20
Certification for keyless access with push-button
start system..................................................... 2-20
PIN Code Access (models with“keyless
access with push-button start system”)........ 2-21
Registering a PIN code....................................... 2-22Unlocking.......................................................... 2-23
Remote keyless entry system........................... 2-23Operating the access key................................... 2-24
Operating the transmitter................................... 2-25
Replacing the battery......................................... 2-26
Replacing lost transmitters................................ 2-27
Certification for remote keyless entry system..... 2-27
Alarm system..................................................... 2-28
System alarm operation..................................... 2-28
Activating and deactivating the alarm system..... 2-28
If you have accidentally triggered the alarm
system............................................................ 2-29
Arming the system............................................ 2-29
Disarming the system........................................ 2-32
Valet mode........................................................ 2-32
Tripped sensor identification.............................. 2-32
Shock sensors (dealer option)............................ 2-32
Child safety locks.............................................. 2-33
Windows............................................................. 2-33
Power window operation by driver..................... 2-34
Power window operation by passengers............. 2-36
Initialization of power window ............................ 2-37
Trunk lid (Legacy).............................................. 2-38To open and close the trunk lid from outside ...... 2-38
To open the trunk lid from inside........................ 2-38
Internal trunk lid release handle......................... 2-39
Rear gate (Outback)........................................... 2-40Manual rear gate (if equipped) ............................ 2-40
Power rear gate (if equipped) ............................. 2-41
Keys and doors
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Keys
NOTE
For models with“keyless access with
push-button start system”, refer to
“Keyless access with push-button start
system”F2-10.
1) Master key
2) Submaster key
3) Valet key
4) Key number plate
Three types of keys are provided for your
vehicle:
Master key, submaster key and valet key.
The master key and submaster key fit all
locks on your vehicle.
.Ignition switch.Driver’s door
.Glove box
.Trunk lid (Legacy)
The valet key fits only the ignition switch
and door locks. You can keep the glove
box locked when you leave your vehicle
and valet key at a parking facility.
CAUTION
Do not attach a large key holder or
key case to either key. If it bangs
against your knees while you are
driving, it could turn the ignition
switch from the“ON”position to the
“ACC”or“LOCK”position, thereby
stopping the engine.
&Key number plate
The key number is stamped on the key
number plate attached to the key set.
Write down the key number and keep it in
another safe place, not in the vehicle. This
number is needed to make a replacement
key if you lose your key or lock it inside the
vehicle.
Keys and doors/Keys2-3

Keys and doors/Immobilizer
Immobilizer
The immobilizer system is designed to
prevent an unauthorized person from
starting the engine. Only keys registered
with your vehicle’s immobilizer system can
be used to operate your vehicle. This
system, however, is not a 100% anti-theft
guaranty.
For models with“keyless access with
push-button start system”:
If you press the push-button ignition
switch when carrying an unregistered
access key, the switch will not turn to the
“ON”position and the engine will not start.
For models without“keyless access
with push-button start system”:
Even if an unregistered key fits into the
ignition switch and can be turned to the
“START”position, the engine will auto-
matically stop after several seconds.
If the engine does not start, perform either
of the following procedures.
.Perform the procedure described in
“Starting engine”F9-19 (models with
“keyless access with push-button start
system”).
.Pull out the key once before trying
again (models without“keyless access
with push-button start system”). Refer to“Ignition switch (models without push-
button start system)”F3-3.CAUTION
.Do not place the key under direct
sunlight or anywhere it may
become hot.
.Do not get the key wet. If the key
gets wet, wipe it dry with a cloth
immediately.
.Do not modify or remove the
system. If modified or removed,
the proper operation of the sys-
tem cannot be guaranteed.
NOTE
.To protect your vehicle from theft,
please pay close attention to the fol-
lowing security precautions:
–Never leave your vehicle unat-
tended with its keys inside.
–Before leaving your vehicle,
close all windows and the moon-
roof, and lock the doors (all models)
and rear gate (Outback).
–Do not leave spare keys or any
record of your key number in the
vehicle.
.The vehicle has a maintenance-free
type immobilizer system.
&Certification for immobilizer
system
.For models with“keyless access
with push-button start system”:
Refer to“Certification for keyless access
with push-button start system”F2-20.
.For models without“keyless access
with push-button start system”:
–U.S.-spec. models
FCC ID: MOZRI-38BFH
CAUTION
FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party re-
sponsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This de-
vice may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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–Canada-spec. models
NOTE
This device complies with Industry
Canada licence-exempt RSS standard
(s). Operation is subject to the follow-
ing 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’appareil ne
doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2)
l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter
tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible
d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.–Mexico-spec. models
&Security indicator light
Refer to“Security indicator light”F3-29.
&Key replacement
Your key number plate will be required if
you ever need a replacement key made.
Any new key must be registered for use
with your vehicle’s immobilizer system
before it can be used. The maximum
number of keys that can be registered
for use with one vehicle is as follows.
.Four (models without“keyless access
with push-button start system”)
.Seven (models with“keyless access
with push-button start system”)
One key that has already been registered
is required in order to register a new key.
If you lose a key, the lost key’s ID code still
remains in the memory of the vehicle’s
immobilizer system. For security reasons,
the lost key’s ID code should be erased
from the memory. To erase the lost key’s
ID code, all keys that will be used are
required.
For details about new key registration and
erasing the lost key’s ID code, contact
your SUBARU dealer.
Keys and doors/Immobilizer2-5

Keys and doors/Door locks
Door 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).
.Turn the push-button ignition switch
to the“ACC”position.
.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 tothe“ON”position.
For details about the alarm system,
refer to“Alarm system”F2-28.
To lock the driver’s door from the outside
with the key, turn the key toward the front.
To unlock the door, turn the key toward the
rear. Pull the outside door handle to open
an unlocked door.
NOTE
The mechanical key is directional. If the
key cannot be inserted, change the
direction that the grooved side is
facing and insert it again.
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Power door locking switches
1) Lock
2) Unlock
All doors and the rear gate (Outback) can
be locked and unlocked by the power door
locking switches located at the driver’s
side and the front passenger’s side doors.
To lock the doors, press the front side of
the switch.
To unlock the doors, press the rear side of
the switch.
When you close the doors after you set
the door locks, the doors remain locked.
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”)
.Theignitionswitchisinthe“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 rear
(“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.
Keys and doors/Power door locking switches2-9

Keys and doors/Keyless access with push–button start system
Keyless access with push-
button start system (if
equipped)
1) Access key (main)
2) Access key (sub)
3) Key number plate
The vehicle has two access keys and a
key number plate. For details about the
key number plate, refer to“Key number
plate”F2-3.
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 (Outback).Opening the trunk (Legacy)
.Starting and stopping the engine. For
detailed information, refer to“Starting and
stopping engine (models with push-button
start system)”F7-12.
.Arming and disarming the alarm sys-
tem. For detailed information, refer to
“Alarm system”F2-28.
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”F2-23.
A mechanical key is attached to each
access key. The mechanical key is used
for the following operations.
.Locking and unlocking the driver’s door
.Locking and unlocking the glove box
.Unlocking the trunk lid (Legacy)
You cannot unlock the glove box without
using the mechanical key. You can keep
the glove box locked when you leave your
vehicle and the access key (with the
mechanical key removed) at a parking
facility.
1) Release button
2) Mechanical key
While pressing the release button of the
access key, take out the mechanical key.
&Safety precautions
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.
The radio waves from the transmit-
ting antennas on the vehicle could
adversely affect the operation of
implanted pacemakers and im-
planted defibrillators.
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