Subaru Forester: Activating and deactivating the alarm system
To change the setting of your vehicle’s alarm system for activation or deactivation, do the following.
1. Disarm the alarm system. Refer to “Disarming the system”.
2. Sit in the driver’s seat and shut all doors and the rear gate.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
4. Hold down the UNLOCK side of the driver’s power door locking switch, open the driver’s door within the following 1 second, and wait 10 seconds without releasing the switch. The setting will then be changed as follows.
If the system was previously activated:
The odometer/trip meter screen displays “AL oF” and the horn sounds twice, indicating that the system is now deactivated.
If the system was previously deactivated:
The odometer/trip meter screen displays “AL on” and the horn sounds once, indicating that the system is now activated.
NOTE
You may have the above setting
change done by your SUBARU dealer.
System operation
The alarm system will give the following
alarms when triggered.
- The vehicle’s horn will sound for 30
seconds.
- The turn signal lights will flash for 30
seconds.
If any of the doors or th ...
If you have accidentally triggered the alarm system
To stop the alarm
Do any of the following operations:
- Press any button on the remote transmitter.
- Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position. ...
See also:
Fuel filler lid
1. Stop the engine. 2. To open the fuel filler lid, pull the release lever.
CAUTION To avoid injury from sharp edges, it is recommended that protective gloves
be worn if there is a need to open t ...
Vehicle identification number (chassis number)
The vehicle identification number is located as
shown.
Remove the cover to access the number. ...
Opening and Closing the Hood
1. Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.
2. Reach in between the ho ...
