Locking And Unlocking; Switching Power Status - Subaru impreza 2017 Owner's Manual

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In case of emergency/Access key fob
Access key fob if access
key fob does not operate
properly
CAUTION
Keep metallic objects, magnetic
sources and signal transmitters
away from the area between the
access key fob and the push-button
ignition switch. They may interfere
with the communication between
the access key fob and the push-
button ignition switch.
The following functions may be inoperable
because of strong radio signals in the
surrounding area or a low battery condi-
tion of the access key fob.
. Locking/unlocking doors (including the
rear gate for 5-door models)

. Switching power status

. Starting engine
In such cases, perform the following
procedure. When the battery of the access
key fob is discharged, replace it with a
new one. Refer to Replacing battery of
access key fob 11-45.
if access key fob does not operate properly

Locking and unlocking

1) Release button
2) Emergency key
While pressing the release button of the
access key fob, take out the emergency
key.
Lock or unlock the driver s door with the
emergency key in the procedure de-
scribed in Locking and unlocking from
the outside 2-23.
NOTE
After locking or unlocking, be sure to
attach the emergency key back to the
access key fob.
Switching power status
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Shift the shift lever to neutral (MT
models) or the select lever to the P
(Park) position (CVT models).
3. Depress the clutch pedal (MT models)
or brake pedal (CVT models).
4. Hold the access key fob with the
buttons facing you, and touch the push-
button ignition switch with it.
When the communication between the
access key fob and the vehicle is com-
pleted, a chime (ding) will sound. At the
same time, the status of the push-button
ignition switch changes to either of the
following.
. When the keyless access with push-
button start system is deactivated: