Subaru Forester: Remote start safety features
For safety and security reasons, the system will fail to start and beep the horn twice or shut down the engine during remote start operation if any of the following conditions occur.
- The brake pedal is pressed before the vehicle ignition switch is turned “on”.
- The key was already in the ignition switch.
- The engine hood is opened.
- The vehicle’s engine idle speed has reached a level over 3,000 rpm.
- The alarm is triggered by opening a door or the rear gate.
NOTE
- The security indicator light on the
dashboard will stop flashing while
under remote engine start operation,
but the vehicle is still protected.
- If the vehicle is entered during remote engine start operation, the system will not record entry in the alarm history.
Starting your vehicle
Starting your vehicle
The remote control start system is activated
by pressing the “” button twice
within 3 seconds on your remote control
transmitter. The system will check certain
p ...
Entering the vehicle while it is running via remote
start
1. Unlock the vehicle doors using the
keyless entry system. If the vehicle’s
doors are unlocked manually using the
key, the vehicle’s alarm system will trigger
and the remote engine start ...
See also:
High beam, Halogen
1. Remove the headlight housing from the
vehicle (see page 322).
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs (see
page 323).
3. Remove the bulb by turning it counterclockwise
and pulling it straight ...
Second seat
When a person is sitting in the second seat, raise the head restraints to height
at which it lock in position. Refer to “Head restraints” on page 2-22.
NOTE:
● It is possible to adjust ...
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped
The auto door lock feature default condition is disabled.
When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically
when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). The
auto door lock feature can ...
