Immobilizer Indicator Light - Subaru Outback 2016 Manual

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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
&
Immobilizer indicator
light
This light begins flashing under any of the
following conditions.
For models with "keyless access with
push-button start system":
. Immediately after the push-button igni-
tion switch is turned to the "OFF" position.
. Immediately after the driver's door is
opened when all of the following condi-
tions are met.
– The push-button ignition switch is in
the "ON" or "ACC" position.
– The access key is outside the
vehicle.
– The engine is not running.
In the event that the push-button ignition
switch is pressed to turn it on or to start
the engine carrying an unauthorized key
(for example, the key is unregistered or
the ID code does not match), the power is
not switched to "ON" and the immobilizer
indicator light continues blinking.
For models without "keyless access
with push-button start system":
. Approximately 60 seconds after the
ignition switch is turned from the "ON"
position to the "ACC" or "LOCK" position.
. Immediately after the key is pulled out.
If the indicator light does not blink in the
above conditions, it may indicate that
immobilizer system may be malfunction-
ing. We recommend that you contact your
nearest SUBARU dealer immediately.
In the event that an unauthorized key (for
example, an unauthorized duplicate) is
used to start the engine, the immobilizer
indicator light illuminates. For details
about the immobilizer system, refer to
"Immobilizer" F2-3.
NOTE
. The immobilizer indicator light re-
mains off in the following conditions. It
means that the matching of the ID code
is completed and the immobilizer sys-
tem is deactivated, and it does not
indicate a malfunction.
Models with "keyless access with
push-button start system":
– while the engine is running
– the push-button ignition switch
has been turned to the "ON" or
"ACC" position and the driver's
door has not been opened or closed
Models without "keyless access
with push-button start system":
– while the engine is running
– for approximately 60 seconds
after the ignition switch is turned
from the "ON" position to the
"ACC" or "LOCK" position
– when the ignition switch is in the
"ON" position
. Even if a malfunction occurs, such
as the immobilizer indicator light
flashes irregularly, it will not affect the
functionality of the immobilizer system.