Subaru Outback: Remote keyless entry system
CAUTION
● Do not expose the remote transmitter to severe shocks, such as those experienced as a result of dropping or throwing.
● Do not take the remote transmitter apart except when replacing the battery.
● Do not get the remote transmitter wet. If it gets wet, wipe it dry with a cloth immediately.
● When you carry the remote transmitter on an airplane, do not press the button of the remote transmitter while in the airplane. When any button of the remote transmitter is pressed, radio waves are sent and may affect the operation of the airplane. When you carry the remote transmitter in a bag on an airplane, take measures to prevent the buttons of the remote transmitter from being pressed.
● FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-Gen of IC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The transmitter for the remote keyless entry system is located inside the key head.
The remote keyless entry system has the following functions.
● Locking and unlocking the doors (and rear gate (Outback)) without a key ● Opening the trunk lid (Legacy) without key ● Sounding a panic alarm ● Arming and disarming the alarm system. For detailed information, refer to “Alarm system” F2-15.
The operable distance of the remote keyless entry system is approximately 30 feet (10 meters). However, this distance will vary depending on environmental conditions. The system’s operable distance will be shorter in areas near a facility or electronic equipment emitting strong radio waves such as a power plant, broadcast station, TV tower, or remote controller of home electronic appliances.
NOTE
The remote keyless entry system does not operate when the key is inserted in the ignition switch.
- Locking the doors
- Unlocking the doors
- Unlocking the rear gate (Outback)
- Vehicle finder function
- Sounding a panic alarm
- Selecting audible signal operation
- Replacing the battery
- Replacing lost transmitters
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Locking the doors
Press the “” button to lock all doors
and rear gate (Outback). An electronic chirp will sound once and the turn signal
lights will flash once.
If any of the doors (or the rear gate/trunk li
Unlocking the doors
Press the “” button to unlock the
driver’s door. An electronic chirp will sound twice and the turn signal lights will
flash twice. To unlock all doors and the rear gate (Outback), briefly
Unlocking the rear gate (Outback)
Pressing the “” button unlocks the
rear gate.
An electronic chirp will sound twice and the turn signal lights will flash twice.
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Instrument Panel Assembly
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the airbag system harness when servicing the instrument
panel. Damage
may cause the system to malfunction.
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the console front cover assembly.
MT model
1. Remove the shift knob.
2. Release the cli
Inhibitor Switch
A: INSPECTION
When the driving condition or starter motor operation is improper, first
check the shift linkage for improper operation.
If the shift linkage is functioning properly, check the inhibitor switch.
1) Remove the air intake boot assembly. <Ref. to IN(H4SO)-8, REMOVAL, Air Intake
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