Subaru Forester: Remote start safety features
For safety and security reasons, the system will fail to start and beep the horn twice or shut down the engine during remote start operation if any of the following conditions occur.
- The brake pedal is pressed before the vehicle ignition switch is turned “on”.
- The key was already in the ignition switch.
- The engine hood is opened.
- The vehicle’s engine idle speed has reached a level over 3,000 rpm.
- The alarm is triggered by opening a door or the rear gate.
NOTE
- The security indicator light on the
dashboard will stop flashing while
under remote engine start operation,
but the vehicle is still protected.
- If the vehicle is entered during remote engine start operation, the system will not record entry in the alarm history.
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 ...
Entering the vehicle while it is running via remote
start
1. Unlock the vehicle doors using the
keyless entry system. If the vehicle’s
doors are unlocked manually using the
key, the vehicle’s alarm system will trigger
and the remote engine start ...
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Towing Requirements
To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drivetrain
components, the following guidelines are recommended:
CAUTION!
• Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles
(805 km) the ...
Vanity mirror lights (if so equipped)
The light on the vanity mirror will turn on when
the cover on the vanity mirror is opened.
When the cover is closed, the light will turn off.
The lights will turn off after 30 minutes
when the ...