When the vehicle is not going to be used for a long time, or when you choose 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, contact a SUBARU dealer.

● To start the engine while the functions are disabled, perform the procedure described in “Starting engine” .

● We recommend that you disable the keyless access functions under the following conditions.

– When the vehicle is not going to be used for an extended period of time
– When the keyless access functions are not going to be used – When the access key needs to be stored inside or near the vehicle

Disabling functions

1. Sit in the driver’s seat, and close the door.

2. Push the rear side (unlock side) of the power door locking switch.

3. Within 5 seconds after step 2 is performed, open the driver’s door.

4. Within 5 seconds after step 3 is performed, push the rear side (unlock side) of the power door locking switch 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, push the rear side (unlock side) of the power door locking switch 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, and the functions will be disabled.

NOTE

In steps 4 and 6, press 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 functions is performed again, the functions are enabled.