Keys; Key Types; Key Number Plate; Immobilizer - Subaru 2015 XV Crosstrek Hybrid Owner's Manual

Keys

Key types

NOTE
For models with keyless access with
push-button start system , refer to
Keyless access with push-button start
system 2-9.
1) Master key
2) Submaster key
3) Sub key
4)

Key number plate

Three types of keys are provided for your
vehicle.
CAUTION
Do not attach a large key holder or
key case to either key. If it bangs
against your knees while you are
driving, it could turn the ignition
switch from the ON position to the
ACC or LOCK (off) position,
thereby stopping the hybrid system.
Key number plate
The key number is stamped on the key
number plate attached to the key set.
Write down the key number and keep it in
another safe place, not in the vehicle. This
number is needed to make a replacement
key if you lose your key or lock it inside the
vehicle. Refer to Key replacement
Keys and doors/Keys

Immobilizer

The immobilizer system is designed to
prevent an unauthorized person from
starting the hybrid system. Only keys
registered with your vehicle s immobilizer
system can be used to operate your
vehicle. This system, however, is not a
100% anti-theft guarantee.
For models with keyless access with
push-button start system :
If you press the push-button ignition
switch when carrying an unregistered
access key, the switch will not turn to the
ON position and the hybrid system will
not start.
For models without
2-4.
with push-button start system :
Even if an unregistered key fits into the
ignition switch and can be turned to the
START position, the hybrid system will
automatically stop after several seconds.
Each immobilizer key contains a trans-
ponder in which the key s ID code is
stored. The transponder transmits the
key s ID code to the immobilizer system s
receiver under any of the following condi-
tions.
. When an access key is detected within
the operating range of the antennas inside
2-3
keyless access
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