Keyless Access Function

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

When performing the check, check one access key at a time, separating individual keys.
Do not leave any separated access keys in the vehicle.

NOTE: The following inspections show the initial settings. When the settings are different from the initial settings, use Subaru Select Monitor to check the details of each setting for inspections. < Ref. to OPERATION , Read Current Data. >

While carrying the access key, check that the room light illuminates when you move close to the front door handles of the vehicle whose doors are all locked.
While carrying the access key, check that touching the driver's side touch sensor unlocks the driver's door, touching the front passenger's side touch sensor unlocks all doors and the rear gate, pressing the rear gate opener button unlocks the rear gate, and the hazard lights blink.
NOTE: For the power rear gate, the rear gate automatically opens when pressing the power rear gate switch.
While carrying the access key, check that all doors and the rear gate are locked, and the hazard lights flash when you touch the touch sensor (lock) of the front door or press the rear lock button of the rear gate.
NOTE:
- The hazard lights flash twice and the buzzer sounds twice when unlocking.
- The hazard lights flash once and the buzzer sounds once when locking.
- The hazard lights flash four times when the power rear gate automatically opens. (Locked state)
Fig 1: Identifying Touch Sensor (Lock)
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Fig 2: Identifying Rear Lock Button
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Manually operate the access key button to check the lock/unlock of doors and rear gate, and the flashing of hazard lights.
Check the mechanical key attached to the access key can be used for locking/unlocking.

Fig 3: Checking Mechanical Key Using Tool
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With the access key in the vehicle, check that warning buzzer sounds and locking does not occur when you touch the touch sensor (lock) of the door or press the rear lock button.

CAUTION: Remove the mechanical key from the access key and hold the mechanical key.