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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.
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.
The immobilizer key contains a transpon-
der in which the key s ID code is stored.
The transponder transmits the key s ID
code to the immobilizer system s receiver
when an access key is detected within the
operating range of the antennas inside the
vehicle.
If the transmitted ID code matches the ID
code registered in the immobilizer system,
the system allows the hybrid system to be
started. Since the ID code is transmitted
and acted upon almost instantly, the
immobilizer system does not impede
normal starting of the hybrid system.
If the hybrid system does not start, per-
form the procedure described in Starting
hybrid system
9-24.
CAUTION
. Do not place the key under direct
sunlight or anywhere it may
become hot.
. Do not get the key wet. If the key
gets wet, wipe it dry with a cloth
immediately.
NOTE
. To protect your vehicle from theft,
please pay close attention to the fol-
lowing security precautions:
Never leave your vehicle unat-
tended with its keys inside.
Before leaving your vehicle,
close all windows and the moon-
roof, and lock the doors and rear
gate.
Do not leave spare keys or any
record of your key number in the
vehicle.
. The vehicle has a maintenance-free
type immobilizer system.
Security indicator light
Refer to Security indicator light
Keys and doors/Immobilizer
Key replacement
Your key number plate will be required if
you ever need a replacement key made.
Any new key must be registered for use
with your vehicle s immobilizer system
before it can be used. A maximum of
seven keys can be registered for use with
one vehicle.
One key that has already been registered
is required in order to register a new key.
If you lose a key, the lost key s ID code still
remains in the memory of the vehicle s
immobilizer system. For security reasons,
the lost key s ID code should be erased
from the memory. To erase the lost key s
ID code, all keys that will be used are
required.
For details about new key registration and
erasing the lost key s ID code, contact
your SUBARU dealer.
Certification for immobilizer
system
Refer to Certification for keyless access
with push-button start system
3-27.
2-13
2-12.
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