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2022 Subaru Outback Access Key Fob – If Access Key Fob Does Not Operate Properly User Manual

2022 Subaru Outback Access Key Fob – If Access Key Fob Does Not Operate Properly

Access Key Fob – If Access Key Fob Does Not Operate Properly

CAUTION
Keep metallic objects, magnetic sources, and signal transmitters away from the area between the access key fob and the push-button ignition switch. They may interfere with the communication between the access key fob and the pushbutton ignition switch.

The following functions may be inoperable because of strong radio signals in the surrounding area or a low battery condition of the access key fob.

  • Locking/unlocking doors including rear gate
  • Switching power status
  • Starting engine

In such cases, perform the following procedure. When the battery of the access key fob is discharged, replace it with a new one. Refer to “Replacing Battery of Access Key Fob” P536.

Locking and Unlocking

  1. Release button
  2. Emergency key
  • While pressing the release button of the access key fob, take out the emergency key.
  • Lock or unlock the driver’s door with the emergency key in the procedure described in “Locking and Unlocking from the Outside” P139.

NOTE
After locking or unlocking, be sure to attach the emergency key back to the access key fob.

Switching Power Status

  1. Apply the parking brake.
  2. Shift the select lever into the “P” position.
  3. Depress the brake pedal
  4. Hold the access key fob with the buttons facing you, and touch the pushbutton ignition switch with it.
    When the communication between the access key fob and the vehicle is completed, a chime (ding) will sound. At the same time, the status of the push-button ignition switch changes to either of the following.
    1. pushbutton start system is deactivated: “ACC”
    2. Under other conditions: “ON”
  5. When the keyless access with the push-button start system is deactivated, press the push-button ignition switch with the brake pedal released. The status of the push-button ignition switch then changes to “ON”.

NOTE
If the power does not switch even though the above procedure was followed precisely, contact your SUBARU dealer.

Starting Engine

  1. Apply the parking brake.
  2. Shift the select lever into the “P” position.
  3. Depress the brake pedal
  4. Hold the access key fob with the buttons facing you, and touch the pushbutton ignition switch with it.
    When the communication between the access key fob and the vehicle is completed, a chime (ding) will sound. At the same time, the push-button ignition switch turns to the “ACC” or “ON” position.
  5. After the push-button ignition switch turns to the “ACC” or “ON” position, while depressing the brake pedal, press the push-button ignition switch.

NOTE
If the engine does not start even though the above procedure was followed precisely, contact your SUBARU dealer.

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