Subaru Forester 2013 Owner's Manual page 103

CAUTION
. 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). The access key may be
locked inside the vehicle, or the
battery may discharge rapidly.
Note that the push-button igni-
tion 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 precautions to prevent
malfunctions.
– 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 off immediately and let
it dry completely.
Keys and doors/Keyless access with push–button start system
– Do not allow 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 operational/non-operational
setting for the keyless access function
can be changed. For the setting proce-
dure, refer to "Disabling keyless ac-
cess function" F2-15. The setting can
also be changed by a SUBARU dealer.
For more details, we recommend that
you contact a SUBARU dealer.
. For detailed information about the
operation method for the push-button
ignition switch while the keyless ac-
cess function is switched to the non-
operational mode, refer to "Access key
– if access key does not operate
properly" F9-16.
. The keyless access with push-but-
ton start system uses weak radio
waves. The status of the access key
and environmental conditions may in-
terfere with the communication be-
tween the access key and the vehicle
under the following conditions, and it
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