Subaru Forester 2012 Owner's Manual page 95

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Keys and doors
– When metallic accessories are
attached to the access key
– When carrying the access key
with electronic appliances
such as a laptop computer
– When the battery of the ac-
cess key is discharged
. Never leave or store the access
key inside the vehicle (e.g., on
the instrumental panel, inside the
glove box, on the seat, in the
door pocket or at the corner of
the cargo area) or within 2 m (6.6
ft) around the vehicle (e.g., in the
garage). Otherwise, the access
key may be locked inside the
vehicle, or the battery of the
access key may discharge ra-
pidly. Note that the push-button
ignition switch may not turn on in
some cases depending on the
location of the access key.
. The access key contains electro-
nic components. Observe the
following points to prevent mal-
functions.
– Although you can replace the
battery of the access key
yourself, it is recommended
that the battery be replaced by
a SUBARU dealer to avoid the
risk of damage at the time of
replacement.
– Do not get the access key wet.
If the access key gets wet,
wipe it immediately and let it
dry completely.
– Do not apply strong impacts
to the access key.
– Keep the access key away
from magnetic sources.
– Never leave the access key in
direct sunlight or anywhere
that may become hot, such
as on the dashboard. It may
damage the battery or cause
circuit malfunctions.
– Do not wash the access key in
an ultrasonic washer.
– Do not leave the access key in
humid or dusty locations.
Doing so may cause malfunc-
tions.
– Do not leave the access key
near personal computers or
home electric appliances.
Doing so may cause the ac-
cess key to malfunction, re-
sulting in battery discharge.
. If the access key is dropped, the
integrated mechanical key inside
may become loose. Be careful
not to lose the mechanical key.
. When you carry the access key
on an airplane, do not press the
button of the access key while in
the airplane. When any button of
the access key is pressed, radio
waves are sent and may affect
the operation of the airplane.
When you carry the access key
in a bag on an airplane, take
measures to prevent the buttons
of the access key from being
pressed.
NOTE
. The keyless access functions can
be disabled. For the setting procedure,
"
refer to Disabling keyless access
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F2-15. The setting can also
function"
be changed by a SUBARU dealer. For
more details, we recommend that you
contact a SUBARU dealer.
. We recommend that you disable the
keyless access functions under the
following conditions.
– When the vehicle is not going to
be used for an extended period of
time
– When the keyless access func-
tions are not going to be used