Subaru 2000 Forester Owner's Manual page 243

D The siren will emit a number of chirps. Refer to the chart (below) to
identify the violated zone.
Chirps
1
2
4
n Starter interrupt
Starter interrupt is an automatic procedure. The starter is disabled
any time the system is armed, or if the Passive starter interrupt fea-
ture is enabled and the passive arm time is expired. The vehicle also
will not start if power is disconnected from the alarm module.
How starter interrupt works
The alarm system interrupts the signal from the ignition key to the
vehicle's starter when Starter interrupt is activated. If you attempt to
start the vehicle, the dash indicator will turn on as usual, but the
starter will not "crank", or turn over.
Passive starter interrupt
If the Passive Starter Interrupt option has been activated by your
SUBARU dealer, the starter will be automatically disabled one minute
after you turn off the vehicle ignition, whether or not you arm the secu-
rity system with your remote transmitter.
Possible situations with starter interrupt or Passive starter inter-
rupt
If the Passive Starter Interrupt Option is enabled on your Security
System:
D If you leave the vehicle for a short amount of time, to refuel or go to
the car wash for example, always engage the Valet Mode before exit-
ing your vehicle. If you forget to engage Valet Mode, the Passive
Starter Interrupt will engage and the vehicle will not start when you
return. To enable the vehicle to start, simply press "UNLOCK" on
1-20
Triggered Zone
Shock Sensor
Ignition turned on
Door or Rear gate