key SUBARU WRX 2016 Owner's Guide

This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
! Canada-spec. models
This device complies with Industry
Canada licence-exempt RSS standard
(s). Operation is subject to the following
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.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux
CNR d ’ Industrie Canada applicables aux
appareils radio exempts de licence. L ’ ex-
ploitation est autorisée aux deux condi-
tions 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
COFETEL RCPSUTW13-2221
COFETEL RLVSU8813-2140 Alarm system The alarm system helps to protect your
vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn
sounds and the hazard warning flashers
flash if someone attempts to break into
your vehicle.
For models with “ keyless access with
push-button start system ” :
The system can be armed and disarmed
with the keyless access function or access
key.
The system will not be activated when the
push-button ignition switch is in the “ ACC ”
or “ ON ” position.
For models without “ keyless access
with push-button start system ” :
The system can be armed and disarmed
with the remote transmitter.
The system will not be activated when the
key is inserted into the ignition switch.
Your vehicle ’ s alarm system has been set
for activation at the time of shipment from
the factory. You can set the system for
deactivation yourself or have it done by
your SUBARU dealer. Keys and doors/Alarm system
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Keys and doors/Alarm system
& System operationThe alarm system will give the following
alarms when triggered.
. The vehicle ’ s horn will sound for 30
seconds.
. The hazard warning flashers will flash
for 30 seconds.
If any of the doors or the trunk lid remains
open after the 30-second period, the horn
will continue to sound for a maximum of 3
minutes. If the door or the trunk lid is
closed while the horn is sounding, the
horn will stop sounding with a delay of up
to 30 seconds.
The alarm is triggered by:
. Opening any of the doors or the trunk
lid
. Physical impact to the vehicle, such as
forced entry (only models with shock
sensors (dealer option))
NOTE The alarm system can be set to trigger
the illumination of the following interior
lights.
. Map lights (for models with moon-
roof)
. Dome light (illuminates only when
the dome light switch is in the “ DOOR ”
position) The notifications regarding the map
lights (for models with moonroof) and
dome light are deactivated as the
factory setting. A SUBARU dealer can
activate the system. Contact your
SUBARU dealer for details.
& Activating and deactivating
the alarm system To change the setting of your vehicle ’ s
alarm system for activation or deactiva-
tion, do the following.
1. Disarm the alarm system. Refer to
“ Disarming the system ” F 2-29.
2. Sit in the driver ’ s seat and shut all
doors and the trunk lid.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the “ ON ”
position.
4. Hold down the REAR (UNLOCK) side
of the driver ’ s power door locking switch,
open the driver ’ s door within the following
1 second, and wait 10 seconds without
releasing the switch. The setting will then
be changed as follows.
If the system was previously activated:
The odometer/trip meter screen displays
“ AL OF ” and the horn sounds twice,
indicating that the system is now deacti-
vated. If the system was previously deacti-
vated:
The odometer/trip meter screen displays
“ AL ON ” and the horn sounds once,
indicating that the system is now acti-
vated.
NOTE You may have the above setting
change done by your SUBARU dealer.
& If you have accidentally trig-
gered the alarm system ! To stop the alarm
Perform any of the following operations.
. Press any button on the access key/
remote transmitter.
. Turn the ignition switch to the “ ON ”
position (models without “ keyless access
with push-button start system ” ).
. Turn the push-button ignition to the
“ ACC ” position (models with “ keyless
access with push-button start system ” ).
NOTE Only registered keys will stop the
alarm. If the key is not registered, the
alarm will not stop.2-26

& Arming the system
NOTE . The system can be armed even if the
engine hood, the windows and/or
moonroof are open. Always make sure
that they are fully closed before arming
the system.
. When arming the system, if any of
the doors or the trunk lid is not fully
closed, an electronic chirp sounds five
times, the hazard warning flashers
flash five times to alert you that the
doors (or the trunk lid) are not properly
closed. When you close the door, doors
will automatically lock and the system
will automatically arm in 30 seconds.
. The 30-second standby time can be
eliminated if you prefer. Have it per-
formed by your SUBARU dealer.
. If you open the trunk using the
remote transmitter ’ s “
” button in
the surveillance state (or the standby
state), the system will be temporarily
placed in a standby state. The system
will go back to the surveillance state in
30 seconds upon locking the trunk.
. The system is in the standby state
for a 30-second period before arming
the system. The security indicator light
will flash at short intervals during this
period.
. If any of the following actions is done during the standby period, the
system will not switch to the surveil-
lance state.
– Doors (including the trunk lid)
are unlocked using the access key/
remote transmitter.
– Doors (including the trunk lid)
are unlocked using the keyless
access function (models with “ key-
less access with push-button start
system ” ).
– Any door (including the trunk lid)
is opened.
– The ignition switch is turned to
the “ ON ” position (models without
“ keyless access with push-button
start system ” ).
– Push-button ignition switch is
turned to the “ ACC ” position (mod-
els with “ keyless access with push-
button start system ” ).
! To arm the system using the access
key/remote transmitter
1. Close all windows and the moonroof (if
equipped).
2. Remove the key from the ignition
switch (models without “ keyless access
with push-button start system ” )/turn the
push-button ignition switch to the “ OFF ”
position (models with “ keyless access with
push-button start system ” ). 3. Open the doors and get out of the
vehicle.
4. Make sure that the engine hood is
locked.
5. Close all doors and the trunk lid.
Access key
1) Arm button: Press to arm the system
2) Disarm button: Press to disarm the
systemKeys and doors/Alarm system
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Keys and doors/Alarm system
Transmitter
1) Arm button: Press to arm the system
2) Disarm button: Press to disarm the
system
6. Briefly press the arm button (for less
than 2 seconds). All doors will lock, an electronic chirp will sound once, the
hazard warning flashers will flash once,
and the security indicator light will start
flashing rapidly. After rapid flashing for 30
seconds (standby time), the indicator light
will then flash slowly (twice approximately
every 2 seconds), indicating that the
system has been armed for surveillance.
! To arm the system using power
door locking switches
1. Close all windows.
2. Remove the key from the ignition
switch (models without “ keyless access
with push-button start system ” )/turn the
push-button ignition switch to the “ OFF ”
position (models with “ keyless access with
push-button start system ” ).
3. Open the doors and get out of the
vehicle.
4. Make sure that the engine hood is
locked.
5. Close the doors and the trunk lid but
leave only the driver ’ s door or the front
passenger ’ s door open. 6. Press the front side ( “ LOCK ” side) of
the power door locking switch to set the
door locks.
7. Close the door. An electronic chirp will
sound once, the hazard warning flashers
will flash once and the security indicator
light will start flashing rapidly. After rapid
flashing for 30 seconds (standby time), the
indicator light will then flash slowly (twice
approximately every 2 seconds), indicat-
ing that the system has been armed for
surveillance.2-28

! To arm the system using the key-
less access function (if equipped)
1. Close all windows and the moonroof (if
equipped)
2. Turn the push-button ignition switch to
the “ OFF ” position.
3. Open the doors and get out of the
vehicle.
4. Make sure that the engine hood is
locked.
5. Close all doors and the trunk lid.
1) Door lock sensor Security indicator light
6. Carry the access key and touch the
door lock sensor. All doors will lock, an
electronic chirp will sound once, the
hazard warning flashers will flash once,
and the security indicator light will start
flashing rapidly. After rapid flashing for 30
seconds (standby time), the security in-
dicator light will then flash slowly (twice
approximately every 2 seconds), indicat-
ing that the system has been armed for
surveillance.
& Disarming the system Perform either of the following procedures.
. Briefly press the disarm button (for less
than 2 seconds) on the access key/remote
transmitter. . Carry the access key and grip the front
door handle (models with “ keyless access
with push-button start system ” ).
The flashing of the security indicator light
will then change slowly (once approxi-
mately every 3 seconds from twice ap-
proximately every 2 seconds), indicating
that the alarm system has been disarmed.
! Emergency disarming
If you cannot disarm the system using the
access key/transmitter (i.e. the transmitter
is lost, broken or the transmitter battery is
too weak), you can disarm the system
without using the access key/remote
transmitter.
The system can be disarmed if you turn
the ignition switch from the “ LOCK ” / “ OFF ”
to the “ ON ” position with a registered key/
access key.
NOTE For models with “ keyless access with
push-button start system ” , if the ac-
cess key battery is discharged, perform
the procedure described in “ Switching
power ” F 9-16. In such a case, replace
the battery immediately. Refer to “ Re-
placing battery of access key ” F 11-50.Keys and doors/Alarm system
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Keys and doors/Alarm system
& Valet modeWhen you choose the valet mode, the
alarm system does not operate. In valet
mode, the access key/remote transmitter
is used only for locking and unlocking the
doors and for panic activation.
To enter the valet mode, change the
setting of your vehicle ’ s alarm system for
deactivation mode. Refer to “ Activating
and deactivating the alarm system ” F 2-
26. The security indicator light will con-
tinue to flash once every 3 seconds
indicating that the system is in the valet
mode.
To exit valet mode, change the setting of
your vehicle ’ s alarm system for activation
mode. Refer to “ Activating and deactivat-
ing the alarm system ” F 2-26.
& Passive arming (models
without “ keyless access with
push-button start system ” )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
MANUALLY LOCKED. ! To enter the passive mode
If you wish to program the passive arming
mode, have it done by your SUBARU
dealer.
! Arming the system
CAUTIONIn 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 in-
dicated in step 4 below or with the
key once they have been closed.
Failure to lock the doors manually
will result in a higher security risk.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ ON ”
position. 1) ON
2) LOCK
2. Turn the ignition switch from “ ON ” to
“ LOCK ” position and remove the key from
the ignition switch.
3. Open the doors and get out of the
vehicle.2-30

4. Before closing the doors, lock all doors
with the inside door lock levers.
5. Close the doors. The system will
automatically arm after 1 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
locking switch is used to lock the vehicle,
arming will take place immediately regard-
less of whether or not the passive mode
has been selected.
! Disarming the system
To disarm the system, briefly press the
disarm button on the remote transmitter. & Tripped sensor identification The security indicator light flashes when
the alarm system has been triggered.
Also, the number of flashes indicates the
location of unauthorized intrusion or the
severity of impact on the vehicle.
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ ON ” position, the indicator light will light
for 1 second and then flash as follows.
. When a door was opened: 5 times
. When the trunk was opened: 4 times
. When a strong impact or multiple
impacts were sensed: twice (only models
with shock sensors (dealer option))
. When a light impact was sensed: once
(only models with shock sensors (dealer
option))
NOTE Any of the above indicator light flash-
ings will recur each time the ignition
switch is turned to the “ ON ” position.
Rearming the alarm system cancels the
flashing. & Shock sensors (dealer op-
tion) The shock sensors trigger the alarm
system when they sense impacts applied
to the vehicle and when any of their
electric wires are cut. The alarm system
causes the horn to sound and the hazard
warning flashers to flash for a short time
when the sensed impact is weak, but it
warns of a strong impact or multiple
impacts by sounding the horn and flashing
the hazard warning flashers, both lasting
approximately 30 seconds.
If you desire, your SUBARU dealer can
connect them and set them for activation
or deactivation.
NOTE . The shock sensors are not always
able to sense impacts caused by break-
ing in, and cannot sense an impact that
does not cause vibration (such as
breaking the glass using a rescue
hammer).
. The shock sensors may sense vi-
bration as indicated in the following
examples and trigger the alarm system.
Select the settings of the alarm system
and shock sensors appropriately de-
pending on where you usually park
your vehicle. Keys and doors/Alarm system
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Keys and doors/Child safety locks
Examples:
– Vibration from a construction site
– Vibration in a multistory car park
– Vibration from trains
. You can have the sensitivity of the
shock sensors adjusted to your pre-
ference by your SUBARU dealer.
Child safety locks
Each rear door has a child safety lock.
When the child safety lock lever is in the
lock position, the door cannot be opened
from inside. The door can only be opened
from the outside.
WARNING
Always turn the child safety locks to
the “ LOCK ” position when children
sit in the rear seat. Serious injury
could result if a child accidentally
opens the door and falls out. Windows WARNINGTo avoid serious personal injury
caused by accidental, child ’ s mis-
chief, or improper operation, the
driver is responsible for obeying
the following instructions without
exception.
. When operating the power win-
dows, be extremely careful to
prevent anyone ’ s fingers, arms,
neck, head or other objects from
being caught in the window.
. Always lock the passengers ’ win-
dows using the lock switch when
children are riding in the vehicle.
. Always carry the key when you
leave the vehicle for safety rea-
sons and never allow an unat-
tended child to remain in the
vehicle. Failure to follow this
procedure could result in injury
to a child operating the power
window.
The power windows operate only when
the ignition switch is in the “ ON ” position.2-32

& Power window operation by
driver ! Driver ’ s side power window
switches
1) Lock switch
2) For driver ’ s window (with one-touch auto
up and down feature)
3) For front passenger ’ s window
4) For rear left window
5) For rear right window
All door windows can be controlled by the
power window switch cluster at the driver
side door. ! Operating the driver ’ s window
1) Automatically open/close
2) Open/close
To open:
Push the switch down lightly and hold it.
The window will open as long as the
switch is held.
This switch also has a one-touch auto
down feature that allows the window to be
opened fully without holding the switch.
Push the switch down until it clicks and
release it, and the window will fully open.
To stop the window halfway, pull the
switch up lightly.
To close:
Pull the switch up lightly and hold it. The
window will close as long as the switch is
held. This switch also has a one-touch auto up
feature that allows the window to be
closed fully without holding the switch.
Pull the switch up until it clicks and release
it, and the window will fully close. To stop
the window halfway, push the switch down
lightly.
NOTE . If the vehicle ’ s battery is discon-
nected due to situations such as
battery or fuse replacement, the one-
touch auto up/down function is deacti-
vated. Initialize the power window to
reactivate the one-touch auto up/down
function. Refer to “ Initialization of
power window ” F 2-36.
. When the following operations are
performed, the power window breaker
will operate and it may not be possible
to open or close the window.
– After the driver ’ s side window is
fully closed or fully opened, the
switch continues to be operated in
the same direction for a few sec-
onds.
– After the windows for three or
more seats are fully closed or fully
opened, each switch continues to
be operated in the same direction
simultaneously for a few seconds.
In this case, after the breaker recovers, Keys and doors/Windows
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Keys and doors/Windows
be sure to initialize the power windows.
If they are not initialized, the one-touch
auto up/down function will not operate.
Refer to “ Initialization of power win-
dow ” F 2-36.
! Anti-entrapment function
CAUTION. Never attempt to test this func-
tion using fingers, hands or other
parts of your body.
. The anti-entrapment function
may not operate properly if some
object gets trapped just before
the window fully closes.
NOTE . If a window detects an impact simi-
lar to that caused by trapping an object
(for example, when the vehicle encoun-
ters a deep pothole), the anti-entrap-
ment function may operate.
. The window cannot be operated for
a few seconds after the anti-entrap-
ment function operates.
. If the vehicle ’ s battery is discon-
nected due to situations such as
battery or fuse replacement, the anti-
entrapment function is deactivated.
Initialize the power window to reacti- vate the anti-entrapment function. Re-
fer to “ Initialization of power window ”
F 2-36.
While closing the driver ’ s window auto-
matically, if the window senses a sub-
stantial enough object trapped between
the window and the window frame, it
automatically moves down slightly and
stops. ! Operating the passengers ’ win-
dows
To open:
Push the appropriate switch down and
hold it until the window reaches the
desired position.
To close:
Pull the switch up and hold it until the
window reaches the desired position.2-34