Keys and doors/Keyless access with push–button start system
Keyless access with push-
button start system (if
equipped)
1) Access key (main)
2) Access key (sub)
3) Key number plate
The vehicle has two access keys and a
key number plate. For details about the
key number plate, refer to “Key number
plate” F2-3.
The keyless access with push-button start
system allows you to perform the following
functions when you are carrying the
access key.
. Locking and unlocking of the doors and
rear gate (Outback)
. Opening the trunk (Legacy)
. Starting and stopping the engine. For
detailed information, refer to “Starting and
stopping engine (models with push-button
start system)” F7-12.
. Arming and disarming the alarm sys-
tem. For detailed information, refer to
“Alarm system” F2-27.
Locking and unlocking by the remote
keyless entry system can also be con-
trolled with the buttons on the access key.
For detailed information, refer to “Remote
keyless entry system” F2-23.
A mechanical key is attached to each
access key. The mechanical key is used
for the following operations.
. Locking and unlocking the driver’s door
. Locking and unlocking the glove box
. Unlocking the trunk lid (Legacy)
You cannot unlock the glove box without
using the mechanical key. You can keep
the glove box locked when you leave your
vehicle and the ac cess key (with the
mechanical key removed) at a parking
facility.
1) Release button
2) Mechanical key
While pressing the release button of the
access key, take out the mechanical key.
& Safety precautions
WARNING
If you wear an implanted pacemaker
or an implanted defibrillator, stay at
least 8.7 in (22 cm) away from the
transmitting antennas installed on
the vehicle.
The radio waves from the transmit-
ting antennas on the vehicle could
adversely affect the operation of
implanted p acemakers and im-
planted defibrillators.
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