Keys and doors -> Remote keyless entry system for your Subaru Forester 2019-2024
Remote keyless entry system
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– Canada-spec. models
2-4. Remote keyless entry
system
CAUTION
FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party re-
sponsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
CAUTION
.
Do not expose the remote trans-
mitter to severe shocks, such as
those experienced as a result of
dropping or throwing.
NOTE
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Do not take the remote transmit-
ter apart except when replacing
the battery.
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This de-
vice may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Do not get the remote transmitter
wet. If it gets wet, wipe it dry with
a cloth immediately.
When you carry the remote trans-
mitter on an airplane, do not
press the button of the remote
transmitter while in the airplane.
When any button of the remote
transmitter is pressed, radio
waves are sent and may affect
the operation of the airplane.
When you carry the remote trans-
mitter in a bag on an airplane,
take measures to prevent the
buttons of the remote transmitter
from being pressed.
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tions. The system’s operable distance will
be shorter in areas near a facility or
electronic equipment emitting strong radio
waves such as a power plant, broadcast
station, TV tower, or remote controller of
home electronic appliances.
NOTE
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For models with “keyless access
with push-button start system”, the
remote keyless entry system will not
be activated when the push-button
ignition switch is in any position
other than the “OFF” position.
Access key fob
Transmitter
1
2
3
4
Lock/arm button
1
2
3
4
Lock/arm button
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For models without “keyless access
with push-button start system”, the
remote keyless entry system will not
be activated when the key is inserted
in the ignition switch.
The hazard warning flashers will
flash once or twice when the access
key fob/transmitter button is
pressed in the following cases.
– When locking the doors
Unlock/disarm button
Rear gate unlock button
PANIC button
Unlock/disarm button
Rear gate unlock button
PANIC button
The remote keyless entry system has the
following functions.
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Locking and unlocking the doors, rear
gate and fuel filler lid
Unlocking the rear gate
Sounding a panic alarm
Arming and disarming the alarm sys-
tem. For details, refer to “Alarm system”
�P138.
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– When unlocking the doors
– When unlocking the rear gate
Operation of the hazard warning
flashers in the above cases can be set
to “On” or “Off” by a SUBARU dealer.
Consult your SUBARU dealer for de-
tails.
The operable distance of the remote key-
less entry system is approximately 30 feet
(10 meters). However, this distance will
vary depending on environmental condi-
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& Locking the doors
& Sounding a panic alarm
NOTE
If the interval between the first and
second presses of the unlock/disarm
button (for unlocking of all of the doors
and the rear gate) is extremely short,
the system may not respond.
Press the lock/arm button to lock all doors,
the rear gate and fuel filler lid. An electro-
nic chirp will sound once and the hazard
warning flashers will flash once.
To activate the alarm, press the “PANIC”
button once.
The horn will sound and the hazard
warning flashers will flash.
To deactivate the panic alarm, press any
button on the remote transmitter. Unless a
button on the remote transmitter is
pressed, the alarm will be deactivated
after approximately 30 seconds.
If any of the doors (or the rear gate) are not
fully closed, the following will occur to alert
you that the doors (or the rear gate) are not
properly closed.
& Unlocking the rear gate
Press the rear gate unlock button to unlock
the rear gate.
An electronic chirp will sound twice and the
hazard warning flashers will flash twice.
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An electronic chirp sounds five times.
The hazard warning flashers flash five
times.
& Setting audible signal opera-
tion (models without “keyless
access with push-button start
system”)
Using an electronic chirp, the system will
give you an audible signal when the doors
lock and unlock. If desired, you may turn
the audible signal off.
When you close the door, it will automati-
cally lock and then the following will occur.
& Vehicle finder function
Use this function to find your vehicle
parked among many vehicles in a large
parking lot. Provided you are within 30 feet
(10 meters) of the vehicle, pressing the
lock/arm button three times in a 5-second
period will cause your vehicle’s horn to
sound once and its hazard warning
flashers to flash three times.
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An electronic chirp sounds once.
The hazard warning flashers flash
once.
& Unlocking the doors
Perform the following steps to deactivate
the audible signal. You can also use the
same steps to restore the function.
1. Sit in the driver’s seat and shut all
doors and the rear gate.
Press the unlock/disarm button to unlock
the driver’s door and fuel filler lid. An
electronic chirp will sound twice and the
hazard warning flashers will flash twice. To
unlock all doors and the rear gate, briefly
press the unlock/disarm button a second
time within 5 seconds.
NOTE
If the interval between presses is too
short when you press the lock/arm
button three times, the system may
not respond to the signals from the
remote transmitter.
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& Replacing the battery
NOTE
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This de-
vice may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Refer to “Replacing key battery” �P495.
& Replacing lost transmitters
If you lose a transmitter or want to
purchase additional transmitters (up to
four can be programmed), your transmit-
ters should be reprogrammed for security
reasons. For details, contact your
SUBARU dealer and have the transmitters
programmed into the remote keyless entry
system.
2. Press and hold the “ ” of the power
locking switch and pull the key out and
reinsert it into the ignition switch at
least 6 times within 10 seconds after
Step 2.
3. Open and close the driver’s door once
within 10 seconds after Step 3. The
hazard warning flashers flash 3 times
to indicate completion of the setting.
& Certification for remote key-
less entry system
! U.S.-spec. models
FCC ID: CWTB1G077
FCC ID: CWTD1G141
CAUTION
FCC WARNING
Your SUBARU dealer can perform the
above procedure for you. Also, the setting
can be changed using the display. For
details, refer to “Vehicle Setting” �P199.
Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party re-
sponsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
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charged).
! Canada-spec. models
2-5. Door locks
– Insert the key into the ignition
switch and turn the ignition
switch to “ON”.
& Locking and unlocking from
the outside
NOTE
For details about the alarm system,
refer to “Alarm system” �P138.
If you unlock the driver’s door with a
key (including an emergency key) and
open the door while the alarm system is
armed, the alarm system is triggered
and the vehicle’s horn sounds. In this
case, perform any of the following
operations:
! How to lock and unlock the vehicle
using the key
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Models with “keyless access with
push-button start system”:
– Press any button on the access
key fob (except when the access
key fob battery is discharged).
– Press the push-button ignition
switch to “ACC”.
– Carry the access key fob and
perform either of the following
procedures.
1
2
Rotate the key toward the front to lock.
Rotate the key toward the rear to unlock.
– Grip the front door handle.
– Press the rear gate opener
button.
In this case, only the driver’s side door is
locked or unlocked.
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Models without “keyless access
with push-button start system”:
– Press any button on the remote
transmitter (except when the
transmitter battery is dis-
NOTE
Models with “keyless access with
push-button start system”:
The emergency key is directional. If the





