Subaru 2013 Legacy, 2013 Outback Owner's Manual page 323

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Starting and operating
vehicle s engine management system
determines there is a safety risk due to a
vehicle related problem, the vehicle will
shut down and the vehicle s horn will honk
three times.
NOTE
. If the alarm system is armed at the
time of remote engine start activation
(the security indicator light on the
combination meter is flashing twice
approximately every 2 seconds), the
alarm system will remain armed
throughout the remote start run cycle.
. If the alarm system is disarmed at
the time of remote engine start activa-
tion (the security indicator light on the
combination meter is flashing once
approximately every 3 seconds), the
alarm system will remain disarmed
throughout the remote start run cycle.
! Remote start confirmation trans-
mitter feature
Your remote engine start transmitter is
equipped with a unique bidirectional con-
firmation feature. This feature will allow
the transmitter s backlit button to display
the status of the system under the condi-
tion that the vehicle and transmitter are
within the operational range of the system.
Typical transmitter button flash sequences
are outlined in the following chart.
Transmitter flash sequence
Flashes when button is
pressed
Two long flashes following re-
mote start activation (transmit-
ter button is pressed two times
within 3 seconds)
One flash following remote
start activation (transmitter
button is pressed two times
within 3 seconds)
2 flashes every 5 seconds
3 flashes
Feature description
Indicates that the system is transmitting an RF signal.
Indicates that the transmitter did not receive the remote start
activation confirmation from the vehicle system. The transmitter
will automatically send one additional remote start activation
attempt. This usually occurs when the operational range is at its
limit or has been exceeded.
Indicates that the engine is running via remote start. If the
transmitter is moved outside of the operating range of the
system, this sequence will timeout after the normal 15-minute
vehicle run cycle.
Indicates that the engine is running via remote start. If the
transmitter is removed outside of the operating range of the
system, this sequence will timeout after the normal 15-minute
vehicle run cycle.
Indicates that the engine has turned off due to a remote start
system 15-minute timeout, vehicle safety parameter or normal
shutdown.