Subaru Forester: Alarm system
The alarm system helps to protect your vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn sounds and the turn signal lights flash if someone attempts to break into your vehicle. The starter motor is also interrupted to prevent starting the vehicle without a key.
The system can be armed and disarmed with the remote transmitter.
The system does not operate when the key is inserted into the ignition switch.
Your vehicle’s alarm system has been set for activation at the time of shipment from the factory. You can set the system for deactivation yourself or have it done by your SUBARU dealer.
- System operation
- Activating and deactivating the alarm system
- If you have accidentally triggered the alarm system
- Arming the system
- Disarming the system
- Valet mode
- Passive arming
- Tripped sensor identification
- Shock sensors (dealer option)
Deleting old transmitter codes
The control unit of the keyless entry
system has four memory locations to store
transmitter codes, giving it the ability to
operate with up to four transmitters. When
you lose a transmitter, t ...
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 ...
See also:
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
position to operate the radio.
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the
radio. Push the ON/VOLUME co ...
Emergency maneuvers
• In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn
must be made, remember to avoid “over-driving” your vehicle, i.e.,
turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as requi ...
StabiliTrak® OFF Light
This light comes on when the StabiliTrak system is turned off. If the Traction
Control System (TCS) is off, wheel spin is not limited. If the StabiliTrak system
is off, the system does not assis ...
