Valet Mode; Passive Arming - Subaru 2009 Impreza Owner's Manual

weak), you can disarm the system without
using the transmitter.
The system can be disarmed as follows.
Turn the ignition switch from the
"LOCK" to the "ON" position with a
registered key.
& Valet mode
When you choose the valet mode, the
alarm system does not operate. In valet
mode, the remote transmitter is used only
for locking and unlocking the doors and
rear gate (5-door) and 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" F2-
14. 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" F2-14.
& Passive arming
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
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.
Keys and doors
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.
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