Subaru Impreza 2017 Owner's Manual page 113

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Keys and doors/Keyless access with push–button start system
NOTE
. The operational/non-operational
setting for the keyless access function
can be changed. For the setting proce-
dure, refer to "Disabling keyless ac-
cess function" F2-14.
. For detailed information about the
operation method for the push-button
ignition switch while the keyless ac-
cess function is switched to the non-
operational mode, refer to "Access key
fob – if access key fob does not
operate properly" F9-28.
. The keyless access with push-but-
ton start system uses weak radio
waves. The status of the access key
fob and environmental conditions may
interfere with the communication be-
tween the access key fob and the
vehicle under the following conditions,
and it may not be possible to lock or
unlock the doors or start the engine.
– When operating near a facility
where strong radio waves are trans-
mitted, such as a broadcast station
and power transmission lines
– When products that transmit
radio waves are used, such as an
access key fob or a remote trans-
mitter key of another vehicle
– When carrying the access key
fob of your vehicle together with an
access key fob or a remote trans-
mitter of another vehicle
– When the access key fob is
placed near wireless communica-
tion equipment such as a cell phone
– When the access key fob is
placed near a metallic object
– When metallic accessories are
attached to the access key fob
– When carrying the access key
fob with electronic appliances such
as a laptop computer
– When the battery of the access
key fob is discharged
. The access key fob is always com-
municating with the vehicle and is
continuously using the battery.
Although the life of the battery varies
depending on the operating conditions,
it is approximately 1 to 2 years. If the
battery becomes fully discharged, re-
place it with a new one.
. If an access key fob is lost, it is
recommended that all of the remaining
access key fobs be reregistered. For
reregistration of an access key fob, we
recommend that you contact a
SUBARU dealer.
. For a spare access key fob, we
recommend that you contact a
SUBARU dealer.
. Up to 7 access key fobs can be
registered for one vehicle.
. Do not leave the access key fob in
the storage spaces inside the vehicle,
such as the door pocket, dashboard,
inside the trunk and the corner of the
cargo area. Vibrations may damage the
access key fob or turn on the switch,
possibly resulting in a lockout.
. After the vehicle battery is dis-
charged or replaced, initialization of
the steering lock system may be re-
quired to start the engine. In this case,
perform the following procedure to
initialize the steering lock.
(1) Turn the push-button ignition
switch to the "OFF" position. For
details, refer to "Switching power
status" F3-7.
(2) Open and close the driver's
door.
(3) Wait for approximately 10 sec-
onds.
When the steering is locked, the initi-
alization is completed.
. Do not leave the access key fob in
the following places.
– On the instrument panel
– On the floor
– Inside the glove box
– Inside the door trim pocket
– On the rear seat