Security indicator light

This indicator light shows the status of the


This indicator light shows the status of the alarm system. It also indicates operation of the immobilizer system.

Alarm system

It blinks to show the driver the operational status of the alarm system. For detailed information, refer to “Alarm system” F2- 20.

Immobilizer system

The security indicator light starts blinking in the following conditions.

For models with “keyless access with push-button start system”:

Immediately after the push-button ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” position.

Immediately after the driver’s door is opened or closed when all of the following conditions are met.

– The push-button ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.

– The access key is outside the vehicle.

– The engine is not running.

For models without “keyless access with push-button start system”:

Approximately 60 seconds after the ignition switch is turned from the “ON” position to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.

Immediately after the key is pulled out.

If the indicator light does not blink in the above conditions, it may indicate that immobilizer system may be malfunctioning.

Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately.

In the event that an unauthorized key (for example, an unauthorized duplicate) is used, the security indicator light illuminates.

For details about the immobilizer system, refer to “Immobilizer” F2-2.

NOTE

The security indicator light remains off in the following conditions. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

Models with “keyless access with push-button start system”: – while the engine is running – the push-button ignition switch has been turned to the “ON” or “ACC” position and the driver’s door has not been opened or closed

Models without “keyless access with push-button start system”: – while the engine is running – for approximately 60 seconds after the ignition switch is turned from the “ON” position to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position Even if the security indicator light flashes irregularly or its fuse blows (the light does not flash if its fuse is blown), the immobilizer system will function normally.