Alarm System; Alarm System Operation; Arming The System - Subaru Crosstrek 2020 Manual

Alarm system

The alarm system helps to protect your
vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn
sounds and the hazard warning flashers
flash if someone attempts to break into
your vehicle.
For models with "keyless access with
push-button start system":
The system can be armed or disarmed
with the keyless access function or access
key fob.
The system will not be activated when the
push-button ignition switch is in the "ACC"
or "ON" position.
For models without "keyless access
with push-button start system":
The system can be armed or disarmed
with the remote transmitter.
The system will not be activated when the
key is inserted into the ignition switch.
Your vehicle's alarm system has been set
for activation at the time of shipment from
the factory. You can set the system for
deactivation yourself or have it done by
your SUBARU dealer.
& Alarm system operation
When the alarm system is armed, it is
triggered by opening any of the doors, rear
gate or engine hood.
The alarm system will activate the follow-
ing alarms when triggered.
. The vehicle's horn will sound for 30
seconds.
. The hazard warning flashers will flash
for 30 seconds.
If any of the doors, rear gate or engine
hood remains open after the 30-second
period, the horn will continue to sound for a
maximum of 3 minutes. If the door, rear
gate or engine hood is closed while the
horn is sounding, the horn will stop
sounding with a delay of up to 30 seconds.
NOTE
The alarm system can be set to trigger
the illumination of the following interior
lights.
. Map lights (illuminates only when
the door interlock switch is in the
"DOOR" position)
. Dome light (illuminates only when
the dome light switch is in the "DOOR"
position)
. Cargo area light (illuminates only
when the cargo area light switch is in
the "DOOR" position)
Keys and doors/Alarm system
The notifications regarding the map
lights, dome light and cargo area light
are deactivated as the factory setting. A
SUBARU dealer can activate the sys-
tem. Contact your SUBARU dealer for
details.
& Arming the system
The alarm system becomes armed when
the following operation is performed.
1. Close all windows and the moonroof (if
equipped) and turn the ignition switch to
the "OFF" position.
2. Carry the key and get out of the
vehicle.
3. Make sure that the engine hood is
closed.
4. Lock the doors using any of the
following methods.
. Locking using the remote keyless
entry system. For details, refer to
"Remote keyless entry system" F2-17.
. Locking using the keyless access
function (if equipped). For details, refer
to "Locking with the door lock sensor"
F2-8.
. Locking using the power door lock-
ing switch. For details, refer to "Locking
using power door locking switch" F2-
22.
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