Subaru Forester: Arming the system
In passive mode, the system will automatically activate the alarm but WILL NOT automatically lock the doors. In order to lock the doors you must either lock them as indicated in step 4 below or with the key once they have been closed.
Failure to lock the doors manually will result in a higher security risk.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
1) ON
2) LOCK
2. Turn the ignition switch from “ON” to “LOCK” position and remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Open the doors and get out of the vehicle.
4. Before closing the doors, lock all doors with the inside door lock levers.
5. Close the doors. The system will automatically arm after 1 minute.
In the passive mode, the system can also be armed with the remote transmitter or with the power door locking switches. If the remote transmitter or power door locking switch is used to lock the vehicle, arming will take place immediately regardless of whether or not the passive mode has been selected.
To enter the passive mode
If you wish to program the passive arming
mode, have it done by your SUBARU
dealer. ...
Disarming the system
To disarm the system, briefly press the
“” button on
the transmitter. ...
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Lift gate release
Lift gate release
If the lift gate cannot be opened due to a
discharged battery, follow these steps.
1. Remove the cover inside of the lift gate with
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Bottle holders
- Do not pick up a bottle from the
bottle holder or put a bottle in the
holder while you are driving, as
this may distract you and lead to
an accident.
- When placing a beverage in a
do ...
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren System (LATCH)
LATCH label location
Your vehicle is equipped with special anchor
points that are used with the LATCH (Lower
Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system
compatible child restraints. This system ...