2022 Subaru Outback Remote Keyless Entry System
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
Access key fob
- Lock/arm button
- Unlock/disarm button
- Trunk lid opener (Legacy)/Rear gate unlock button (Outback/Subaru Outback Wilderness)
- PANIC button
Transmitter
- Lock/arm button
- Unlock/disarm button
- Trunk lid opener (Legacy)/Rear gate unlock button (Outback/Subaru Outback Wilderness)
- PANIC button
The remote keyless entry system has the following functions.
- Locking and unlocking the doors, rear, and fuel filler lid
- Opening the trunk lid (Legacy)
- Sounding a panic alarm
- Arming and disarming the alarm system.
For details, refer to “Alarm System” P143. 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
- For models with “keyless access with push-button start system”, the remote keyless entry system will not be activated when the push-button ignition switch is in any position other than the “OFF” position.
- For models without “keyless access with push-button start system”, the remote keyless entry system will not be activated when the key is inserted in the ignition switch.
- The hazard warning flashers will flash once or twice when the access key fob/transmitter button is pressed in the following cases.
- When locking the doors
- When unlocking the doors
- When unlocking the rear gate
- If desired, you can turn the hazard warning flashers off by operating the center information display. For details, refer to “Car settings” P223. The setting can also be changed by a
SUBARU dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer for details.
Locking the Doors
Press the 
button to lock all doors, the trunk (Legacy), rear gate (Outback/Subaru Outback Wilderness), and fuel filler lid. An electronic chirp will sound once and the hazard warning flashers will flash once.
If any of the doors (or the rear gate/trunk lid) is not fully closed, the following will occur to alert you that the doors (or the rear gate/trunk lid) are not properly closed.
- An electronic chirp sounds five times.
- The hazard warning flashers flash five times.
When you close the door, it will automatically lock and then the following will occur.
- An electronic chirp sounds once.
- The hazard warning flashers flash once.
Unlocking the Doors
Press the 
button to unlock the driver’s door and fuel filler lid. An electronic chirp will sound twice and the hazard warning flashers will flash twice. To unlock all doors and the rear gate, briefly press the button again within 5 seconds.
NOTE
If the interval between the first and second presses of the button (for unlocking all of the doors and the rear gate) is extremely short, the system may not respond.
Opening the Trunk Lid (Legacy)
- Press and hold the
button to open the trunk lid. An electronic chirp will sound twice and the hazard warning flashers will flash twice. - This operation setting can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer for details.
Unlocking the Rear Gate (Outback/Subaru Outback Wilderness)
- Press the button to unlock the rear gate. An electronic chirp will sound twice and the hazard warning flashers will flash twice.
- This operation setting can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer for details.
Setting Audible Signal Operation
Using an electronic chirp, the system will give you an audible signal when the doors lock and unlock
Models with “keyless access with push-button start system”
If desired, you can turn the audible signal off by operating the center information display. For details, refer to “Car settings” P223. Furthermore, the volume setting of the audible signal can also be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer for details.
Models without “keyless access with push-button start system”
Perform the following steps to deactivate the audible signal. Take the same steps to restore the function.
| Steps | Operation | Time | |
| 1 | Sit in the driver’s seat. | — | |
| 2 | Close all doors and the rear gate. | — | |
|
3 |
(1) |
Press and hold on the power locking switch. |
Within 10 sec. |
|
(2) |
Insert the key into the ignition switch and pull it out at least 6 times. | ||
| 4 | Open and close the dri- ver’s door. | Within 10 sec. | |
The hazard warning flashers flash 3 times to indicate completion of the setting. Your SUBARU dealer can perform the above procedure for you
Selecting Hazard Warning Flasher Operation
Using the hazard warning flasher, the system will give you a visible signal when the doors are locked or unlocked. If desired, you can turn the hazard warning flashers off by operating the center information display. For details, refer to “Car settings” P223 (11.6-inch display models) or “Vehicle setting icons ”P242 (dual 7.0-inch display models). The setting can also be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer for details.
Vehicle Finder Function
Use this function to find your vehicle parked among many vehicles in a large parking lot. Provided you are within 30 feet (10 meters) of the vehicle, pressing the button three times in a 5-second period will cause your vehicle’s horn to sound once and its hazard warning flashers to flash three times.
NOTE
If the interval between presses is too short when you press the button three times, the system may not respond to the signals from the remote transmitter
Sounding a Panic Alarm
- To activate the alarm, press the “PANIC” button once.
- The horn will sound and the hazard warning flashers will flash.
- To deactivate the panic alarm, press any button on the remote transmitter. If a button on the remote transmitter is not pressed, the alarm will be deactivated after approximately 30 seconds
Replacing the Battery
Refer to “Replacing Battery” P535.
Replacing Lost Transmitters
If you lose a transmitter or want to purchase additional transmitters (up to four can be programmed), you should reprogram all of your transmitters for security reasons. For details, contact your SUBARU dealer and have the transmitters programmed into the remote keyless entry system.
Certification for Remote Keyless Entry System
U.S.-spec. models
- FCC ID: CWTB1G077
- FCC ID: CWTD1G141
FCC CAUTION
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. 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
Canada-spec. models
NOTE
This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSS. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.