Locking And Unlocking With "Keyless Access" Entry Function - Subaru Outback 2016 Manual

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Keys and doors/Keyless access with push–button start system
& Locking and unlocking with
"keyless access" entry func-
tion
! Operating ranges
1) Antenna
2) Operating range
. The operating ranges of the door and
rear gate locking/unlocking functions are
approximately 40 to 80 cm (16 to 32 in)
from the respective door handles and the
rear gate ornament.
. The operating range of the trunk open-
ing function is approximately 40 to 80 cm
(16 to 32 in) from the trunk opener button.
1) LED indicator
When the access key is within either of the
operating ranges of the front doors, the
LED indicator on the access key flashes.
When the keyless access functions are
disabled, the LED indicator does not flash
unless a button on the access key is
pressed.
! Operating range tips
Regarding malfunction:
The keyless access function may not
operate properly due to the following
reasons.
. The access key is placed too close to
the vehicle body (in this case, repeat the
operation from further away).
. The access key is placed near the
ground or in an elevated location from the
ground, even if it is in the indicated
operating range.
. The status of the access key and the
radio wave conditions around the vehicle
(in this case, perform the procedure
described in "Locking and unlocking"
F9-28.
Precautions:
. When the access key is within the
operating range, it is possible for anyone,
even someone who is not carrying the
access key, to operate the keyless access
function. Note that locking or unlocking
can be operated only by the following
items within the operating range in which
the access key is detected.
– Door handle
– Door lock sensor
– Rear gate opener button (Outback)
– Rear lock button (Outback)
. It is not possible to lock the doors and
rear gate using the keyless access func-
tion when the access key is inside the
vehicle. However, depending on the status
of the access key and the environmental
conditions, the access key may be locked
inside the vehicle. Before locking, make
sure that you have the access key.
. The operating ranges may be reduced,
or the keyless access function may not
operate in the following cases: