Valet Mode; Passive Arming (Models Without Keyless Access With Push-Button Start System ) - Subaru WRX STI Owner's Manual

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Keys and doors/Alarm system

Valet mode

When you choose the valet mode, the
alarm system does not operate. In valet
mode, the access key/remote transmitter
is used only for locking and unlocking the
doors and for panic activation.
To enter the valet mode, change the
setting of your vehicle s alarm system for
deactivation mode. Refer to Activating
and deactivating the alarm system
26. The security indicator light will con-
tinue to flash once every 3 seconds
indicating that the system is in the valet
mode.
To exit valet mode, change the setting of
your vehicle s alarm system for activation
mode. Refer to Activating and deactivat-
ing the alarm system 2-26.
Passive arming (models
without keyless access with
push-button start system )
When passive arming mode has been
programmed by the dealer, arming of the
system is automatically accomplished
without using the remote transmitter. Note
that in this mode, DOORS MUST BE
MANUALLY LOCKED.
To enter the passive mode
If you wish to program the passive arming
mode, have it done by your SUBARU
dealer.
Arming the system
CAUTION
In passive mode, the system will
automatically activate the alarm but
2-
WILL NOT automatically lock the
doors. In order to lock the doors
you must either lock them as in-
dicated in step 4 below or with the
key once they have been closed.
Failure to lock the doors manually
will result in a higher security risk.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
position.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
1) ON
2) LOCK
2. Turn the ignition switch from ON to
LOCK position and remove the key from
the ignition switch.
3. Open the doors and get out of the
vehicle.