Subaru Forester: Remote keyless entry system
- Do not expose the remote transmitter to severe shocks, such as those experienced as a result of dropping or throwing.
- Do not take the remote transmitter apart except when replacing the battery.
- Do not get the remote transmitter wet. If it gets wet, wipe it dry with a cloth immediately.
- When you carry the remote transmitter on an airplane, do not press the button of the remote transmitter while in the airplane.
When any button of the remote transmitter is pressed, radio waves are sent and may affect the operation of the airplane.
When you carry the remote transmitter in a bag on an airplane, take measures to prevent the buttons of the remote transmitter from being pressed.
- FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-Gen of IC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Two transmitters are provided for your vehicle.
The keyless entry system has the following functions.
- Locking and unlocking the doors and
rear gate without a key
- Unlocking the rear gate without a key
- Sounding a panic alarm
- Arming and disarming the alarm system.
For detailed information, refer to “Alarm system”.
The operable distance of the keyless entry system is approximately 30 feet (10 meters). However, this distance will vary depending on environmental conditions.
The system’s operable distance will be shorter in areas near a facility or electronic equipment emitting strong radio waves such as a power plant, broadcast station, TV tower, or remote controller of home electronic appliances.
The keyless entry system does not operate when the key is inserted in the ignition switch.
: Rear gate unlock button
: Unlock/disarm button
: Lock/arm button
A: Panic button
1) Front
2) Back
- Locking the doors
- Unlocking the doors
- Unlocking the rear gate
- Illuminated entry
- Vehicle finder function
- Sounding a panic alarm
- Selecting turn signal lights operation
- Selecting audible signal operation
- Replacing the battery
- Replacing lost transmitters
Behavior with key lock-in prevention 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 i ...Locking the doors
Locking the doors Press the “” button to lock all doors and the rear gate. An electronic chirp will sound once and the turn signal lights will flash once. If any of the doors or the re ...See also:
Head restraint adjustment
1) Head restraint
2) Release button
Both the driver’s seat and the front
passenger’s seat are equipped with head
restraints.
The head restraint should be adjusted so
that the center of ...
All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat
According to statistics, children of all
ages and sizes are safer when they
are restrained in a back seat.
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and Transport
Canada recommend th ...
Engine Oil Messages
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed. When you change
the engine oil, be sure to reset the Oil Life System. See Engine Oil Life System
on page 10 ...