Disabling Keyless Access Function; When Access Key Does Not Operate Properly - Subaru FORESTER Manual

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Keys and doors
& Disabling keyless access
function
When the vehicle is not going to be used
for a long time, or when the user chooses
not to use the keyless access function, the
keyless access function can be disabled.
NOTE
. The locking and unlocking function
by the remote keyless entry system is
not disabled.
. The setting can also be changed at
SUBARU dealers. For more details, we
recommend that you contact a
SUBARU dealer.
. To start the engine while the func-
tions are disabled, perform the proce-
dure described in "When access key
does not operate properly" in chapter
7.
! Disabling functions
1. Sit in the driver's seat, and close the
door.
2. Pull the power door locking switch to
the rear position (unlock side).
3. Within 5 seconds after step 2 is
performed, open the driver's door.
4. Within 5 seconds after step 3 is
performed, pull the power door locking
switch to the rear position (unlock side)
twice while the door is open.
5. Within 30 seconds after step 4 is
performed, close and open the driver's
door twice.
6. Within 30 seconds after step 5 is
performed, pull the power door locking
switch to the rear position (unlock side)
twice while the door is open.
7. Within 30 seconds after step 6 is
performed, close and open the driver's
door once.
8. Within 5 seconds after step 7 is
performed, close the door. A chirp sound
will be heard twice, and the functions are
disabled.
NOTE
In steps 4 and 6, pull the power door
locking switch slowly. If the switch is
pressed quickly, the functions may not
be disabled.
! Enabling functions
When the procedure to disable the func-
tions is performed again, the functions are
enabled.
A chirp sound will be heard once.
& When access key does not
operate properly
If the locking/unlocking procedures cannot
be operated because of strong radio noise
in the surrounding area or low battery of
the access key, perform the following
procedures to lock and unlock the doors.
When the battery of the access key is
discharged, replace it with a new one.
! Locking and unlocking by mechan-
ical key
1) Knob
2) Mechanical key
While pulling the knob of the access key,
take out the mechanical key.
Unlock the driver's door with the mechan-
ical key.
NOTE
After locking and unlocking, be sure to
attach the mechanical key back to the
access key.