Subaru Forester 2013 Owner's Manual page 104

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Keys and doors/Keyless access with push–button start system
may not be possible to lock or unlock
the doors or start the engine.
– When operating near a facility
where strong radio waves are trans-
mitted, such as a broadcast station
and power transmission lines
– When products that transmit
radio waves are used, such as an
access key or a remote transmitter
key of another vehicle
– When carrying more than one
access key
– When the access key is placed
near wireless communication
equipment such as a cell phone
– When the access key is placed
near a metallic object
– 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 access
key is discharged
. The access key is always commu-
nicating with the vehicle and is con-
tinuously using the battery. Although
the life of the battery varies depending
on the operating conditions, it is ap-
proximately 1 to 2 years. If the battery
becomes fully discharged, replace it
with a new one.
. If an access key is lost, it is
recommended that the access key be
reregistered. For reregistration of an
access key, we recommend that you
contact a SUBARU dealer.
. For a spare access key, we recom-
mend that you contact a SUBARU
dealer.
. Up to 7 access keys can be regis-
tered for one vehicle.
. Carefully store the key number plate
supplied with the access key. It is
necessary for vehicle repair and addi-
tional registration of access keys.
. Do not leave the access key in the
storage spaces inside the vehicle, such
as the door pocket, dashboard and the
corner of the cargo area. Vibrations
may damage the key or turn on the
switch, possibly resulting in a lockout.
. After the vehicle battery is dis-
charged or replaced, initialization of
the steering lock system may be re-
quired to start the engine. In this case,
perform the following procedure to
initialize the steering lock.
(1) Turn the push-button ignition
switch to the "OFF" position. For
details, refer to "Switching power"
F3-7.
(2) Open and close the driver's
door.
(3) Wait for approximately 10 sec-
onds.
When the steering is locked, the initi-
alization is completed.