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4-1. Key information
Keys
4-1.Key information
Key types
The following keys are provided
with the vehicle.
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart key system
(P.183)
• Operating the wireless remote
control function (P.164)
• Operating the Remote Air Condi-
tioning System (P.439)
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
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When riding in an aircraft
When bringing an electronic key
onto an aircraft, make sure you do
not press any buttons on the elec-
tronic key while inside the aircraft
cabin. If you are carrying an elec-
tronic key in your bag, etc., ensure
that the buttons are not likely to be
pressed accidentally. Pressing a
button may cause the electronic key
to emit radio waves that could inter-
fere with the operation of the air-
craft.
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Electronic key battery depletion
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The standard battery life is 1 to 2
years.
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If the battery becomes low, an
alarm will sound in the cabin and a
message will be displayed on the
multi-information display when the
EV system stops.
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To reduce key battery depletion
when the electronic key is to not
be used for long periods of time,
set the electronic key to the bat-
tery-saving mode. (P.185)
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As the electronic key always
receives radio waves, the battery
will become depleted even if the
electronic key is not used. The fol-
lowing symptoms indicate that the
electronic key battery may be
depleted. Replace the battery
when necessary.
• The smart key system or the wire-
less remote control does not oper-
ate.
• The detection area becomes
smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key sur-
face does not turn on.
You can replace the battery by your-
self (P.527). However, as there is
a danger that the electronic key may
be damaged, it is recommended
that replacement is carried out by
your SUBARU dealer.
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To avoid serious deterioration, do
not leave the electronic key within
3 ft. (1 m) of the following electri-
cal appliances that produce a
magnetic field:
• TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones
and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or
cordless phones
• Table lamps
• Induction cookers
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If the electronic key is near the
vehicle for longer than necessary,
even if the smart key system is not
operated, the key battery may
become depleted faster than nor-
mal.