Sounding A Panic Alarm; Selecting Audible Signal Operation; Replacing The Battery - Subaru Outback 2012 Manual

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Keys and doors
NOTE
If the interval between presses is too
short when you press the " " button
three times, the system may not re-
spond to the signals from the remote
transmitter.
& Sounding a panic alarm
To activate the alarm, press the "PANIC"
button once.
The horn will sound and the turn signal
lights will flash.
To deactivate the panic alarm, press any
button on the remote transmitter. If a
button on the remote transmitter is not
pressed, the alarm will be deactivated
after approximately 30 seconds.
& Selecting audible signal op-
eration
Using an electronic chirp, the system will
give you an audible signal when the doors
lock and unlock. If desired, you may turn
the audible signal off.
To deactivate the audible signal, perform
the following procedure. You can also use
the same steps to restore the function.
1. Sit in the driver's seat and shut all
doors and the rear gate.
2. Press the unlock side of the power
door locking switch.
3. Insert the key into the ignition switch.
4. While holding down the unlock side of
the power door locking switch, pull the key
out and re-insert it into the ignition switch
at least 5 times within 10 seconds after
performing step 2.
5. Open and close the driver's door
within 10 seconds after performing step 4.
6. To indicate completion of the setting,
the turn signal lights flash 3 times and the
chirp sounds 3 times.
You may have the above procedure
performed by your SUBARU dealer.
& Replacing the battery
CAUTION
. Do not let dust, oil or water get on
or in the transmitter when repla-
cing the battery.
. Be careful not to damage the
printed circuit board in the trans-
mitter when replacing the battery.
. Be careful not to allow children to
touch the battery and any re-
moved parts; children could
swallow them.
. There is a danger of explosion if
an incorrect replacement battery
is used. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type of bat-
tery.
. Batteries should not be exposed
to excessive heat such as sun-
shine, fire or the like.
If the transmitter fails to operate when
used within the standard distance, this
may indicate a weak battery. Replace the
battery as soon as possible. The battery
can be replaced by your authorized
SUBARU dealer. If you replace the battery
by yourself, use utmost care that no dust,
oil or water enters the transmitter.