keyless SUBARU WRX 2016 Owners Manual

General information & California proposition 65
warning WARNINGEngine 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-
soryCertain 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 brake pedal; 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.8

Function settings A SUBARU dealer can change the settings of the functions shown in the following table to meet your personal requirements. If your
vehicle is equipped with a multi function display, the settings for some of these functions can be changed using the display. Contact the
nearest SUBARU dealer for details. For details, refer to “ Multi function display ” F 3-48.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 (models with moonroof)
illumination ON/OFF OFF
Keyless access (if equipped) Hazard warning flasher* Operation/Non-operation Operation
Audible signal Operation/Non-operation Operation
Audible signal volume* Level 1 - 7 Level 5
Door unlock selection function (driver ’ s door unlock) Driver ’ s door only/All doors Driver ’ s door only
Remote keyless entry system Hazard warning flasher* Operation/Non-operation Operation
Audible signal Operation/Non-operation Operation
Audible signal volume* Level 1 - 7 Level 5
Key lock-in prevention Key lock-in prevention Operation/Non-operation Operation
Defogger and deicer system for models
with the automatic climate control sys-
tem* Rear window defogger, outside mirror defogger and
windshield wiper deicer Operation for 15 minutes/
Continuous operation Operation for 15
minutes
Dome light Operation of dome light/map light OFF delay timer OFF/10 seconds/20 sec-
onds/30 seconds 30 seconds
Map light (models with moonroof)
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Keys ..................................................................... 2-3Key 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) ........................................ 2-9Safety precautions ............................................. 2-10
Locking and unlocking with “ keyless access ”
entry function. .................................................. 2-13
Selecting audible signal operation ...................... 2-16
Warning chimes and warning indicator ............... 2-16
Disabling keyless access function ...................... 2-16
When access key does not operate properly ....... 2-18
Replacing battery of access key ......................... 2-18
Replacing access key ......................................... 2-18
Certification for keyless access with push-button
start system ..................................................... 2-18
PIN Code Access (models with “ keyless
access with push-button start system ” )........ 2-19
Registering a PIN code ....................................... 2-20
Unlocking .......................................................... 2-21
Remote keyless entry system ........................... 2-21
Locking the doors .............................................. 2-22 Unlocking the doors .......................................... 2-22
Opening the trunk lid ......................................... 2-23
Vehicle finder function ....................................... 2-23
Sounding a panic alarm ..................................... 2-23
Selecting audible signal operation (models
without “ keyless access with push-button start
system ” ).......................................................... 2-23
Replacing the battery ......................................... 2-24
Replacing lost transmitters ................................ 2-24
Welcome lighting (if equipped) . .......................... 2-24
Certification for Remote keyless entry
system ............................................................ 2-24
Alarm system ..................................................... 2-25System operation ............................................... 2-26
Activating and deactivating the alarm system ..... 2-26
If you have accidentally triggered the alarm
system ............................................................ 2-26
Arming the system ............................................ 2-27
Disarming the system ........................................ 2-29
Valet mode ........................................................ 2-30
Passive arming (models without “ keyless access
with push-button start system ” ) ....................... 2-30
Tripped sensor identification .............................. 2-31
Shock sensors (dealer option).. .......................... 2-31
Child safety locks .............................................. 2-32
Windows ............................................................. 2-32
Power window operation by driver ..................... 2-33
Power window operation by passengers ............. 2-35
Initialization of power window .. .......................... 2-36
Trunk lid ............................................................. 2-36
To open and close the trunk lid from outside . ..... 2-36Keys and doors 2

Keys NOTE For models with “ keyless access with
push-button start system ” , refer to
“ Keyless access with push-button start
system ” F 2-9.
1) Master key
2) Submaster key
3) Sub key
4) Key number plate
Three types of keys are provided for your
vehicle.
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. Refer to “ Key replacement ” F 2-4.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 ” F 9-17 (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 toKeys and doors/Keys
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Keys and doors/Immobilizer
“ Ignition switch (models without push-
button start system) ” F 3-4.
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.
. Donotmodifyorremovethe
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.
– Do not leave spare keys or any
record of your key number in the
vehicle.
. The vehicle has a maintenance-free
type immobilizer system. & Security indicator light Refer to “ Security indicator light ” F 3-33.
& 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. & 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 ” F 2-18.
For models without “ keyless access
with push-button start system ” :
! U.S.-spec. models
FCC ID: MOZRI-38BFH
CAUTIONFCC 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 device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.2-4

! 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
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.
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
the “ ON ” position.
For details about the alarm system,
refer to “ Alarm system ” F 2-25.Keys and doors/Door locks
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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)
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 ” F 2-3.
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
unlocking of the trunkKeys and doors/Keyless access with push – button start system
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Keys and doors/Keyless access with push – button start system
. Opening the trunk
. Starting and stopping the engine. For
detailed information, refer to “ Starting and
stopping engine (models with push-button
start system) ” F 7-12.
. Arming and disarming the alarm sys-
tem. For detailed information, refer to
“ Alarm system ” F 2-25.
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 ” F 2-21.
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
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. If you wear electric medical equip-
ment other than an implanted pace-
maker or an implanted defibrillator,
before using the keyless access
with push-button start system, refer
to “ Radio waves used for the key-
less access with push-button start
system ” mentioned later, and con-
tact the electric medical equipment
manufacturer for more information.
The radio waves from the transmit-
ting antennas on the vehicle could
adversely affect the operation of the
electric medical equipment.
“ 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 the following fre-
quency* in addition to the radio
waves used for the remote key-
less entry system. The radio
waves are periodically output
from the antennas installed on
the vehicle as shown in the
following illustrations.
* Radio frequency: 134 kHz2-10

1) Antenna
CAUTION
. Never leave or store the access
key inside the vehicle (e.g., on
the instrumental panel, inside the glove box, on the seat, in the
door pocket or on the rear shelf)
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
discharge 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.
– Although you can replace the
battery of the access key
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.
Doing so may cause malfunc-
tions.
– Do not leave the access key
near personal computers or
home electric appliances.
Doing so may cause the ac-
cess key to malfunction, re-
sulting in battery discharge.
. If the access key is dropped, the
integrated mechanical key inside
may become loose. Be careful
not to lose the mechanical key.
. 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 operation of the airplane.
When you carry the access key
in a bag on an airplane, take
measures to prevent the buttonsKeys and doors/Keyless access with push – button start system
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Keys and doors/Keyless access with push – button start system
of the access key from being
pressed.
NOTE . The operational/non-operational
setting for the keyless access function
can be changed. For the setting proce-
dure, refer to “ Disabling keyless ac-
cess function ” F 2-16. The setting can
also be changed by a SUBARU dealer.
For more details, contact a SUBARU
dealer.
. For detailed information about the
operation method for the push-button
ignition switch while the keyless ac-
cess function is switched to the non-
operational mode, refer to “ Access key
– if access key does not operate
properly ” F 9-16.
. The keyless access with push-but-
ton start system uses weak radio
waves. The status of the access key
and environmental conditions may in-
terfere with the communication be-
tween the access key and the vehicle
under the following conditions, and it
may not be possible to lock or unlock
the doors or start the engine.
– When operating near a facility
where strong radio waves are trans-
mitted, such as a broadcast station and 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 the access key is placed
near wireless communication
equipment such as a cell phone
– When the access key is placed
near a metallic object
– When metallic accessories are
attached 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
. The access key is always commu-
nicating with the vehicle and is con-
tinuously using the battery. Although
the life of the battery varies depending
on the operating conditions, it is ap-
proximately 1 to 2 years. If the battery
becomes fully discharged, replace it
with a new one.
. If an access key is lost, it is
recommended that the remaining ac-
cess key be reregistered. For reregis-
tration of an access key, contact a
SUBARU dealer.
. For a spare access key, contact a
SUBARU dealer. . Up to 7 access keys can be regis-
tered for one vehicle.
. Carefully store the key number plate
supplied with the access key. It is
necessary for vehicle repair.
. Do not leave the access key in the
storage spaces inside the vehicle, such
as the door pocket, dashboard and the
rear shelf. Vibrations may damage the
key or turn on the switch, possibly
resulting in a lockout.
. After the vehicle battery is dis-
charged or replaced, initialization of
the steering lock system may be re-
quired to start the engine. In this case,
perform the following procedure to
initialize the steering lock.
(1) Turn the push-button ignition
switch to the “ OFF ” position. For
details, refer to “ Switching power ”
F 3-7.
(2) Open and close the driver ’ s
door.
(3) Wait for approximately 10 sec-
onds.
When the steering is locked, the initi-
alization is completed.2-12