Subaru Forester: Remote engine start system (dealer option)
- Do not remote start a vehicle in an enclosed environment (e.g., in a closed garage). Prolonged operation of a motor vehicle in an enclosed environment can cause a harmful build-up of Carbon Monoxide. Carbon Monoxide is harmful to your health. Exposure to high levels of Carbon Monoxide can cause headaches, dizziness or in extreme cases unconsciousness and/or death.
- Before performing any servicing of the vehicle, temporarily place the remote engine start system in service mode to prevent the system from unexpectedly starting the engine.
- Starting your vehicle
- Remote start safety features
- Entering the vehicle while it is running via remote start
- Entering the vehicle following remote engine start shutdown
- Pre-heating or pre-cooling the interior of the vehicle
- Service mode
- Remote transmitter programming and programmable feature option
- System maintenance
Stopping the engine
The ignition switch should be turned off
only when the vehicle is stopped and the
engine is idling.
Do not stop the engine when the
vehicle is moving. This will cause
loss of power to the ...
Starting your vehicle
Starting your vehicle
The remote control start system is activated
by pressing the “” button twice
within 3 seconds on your remote control
transmitter. The system will check certain
p ...
See also:
Indicator lamp, warning lamp, and information screen display list
Indicator and warning lamp list
1- Turn-signal indicator lamps/Hazard warning indicator lamps → P. 3-50. 2- High-beam
indicator lamp → P. 3-50. 3- Diesel preheat indicator lamp → ...
Removing the mechanical key
Push release catch 1 in the direction of the arrow and at the same time,
remove mechanical key 2 from the SmartKey.
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Range of the sensors
General notes
The sensors must be free of dirt, ice and slush; otherwise they may not function
correctly. Clean the sensors regularly, taking care not to scratch or damage them
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Side view
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