Security System

2014 Subaru Impreza Sport LimitedSECTION Security System
  • Models without keyless access function 
    NOTE: The following inspections are for the initial setting. When the setting is changed from initial setting, use the Subaru Select Monitor to review each setting and perform inspection. < Ref. to OPERATION , Registration Body Integrated Unit.>
    1. Fully open all the door windows.
    2. Remove the key from the ignition switch and close all the doors including rear gate.
    3. Press the "LOCK" button momentarily on the keyless transmitter. All doors are locked, and the security indicator light blinks rapidly for 30 seconds, then slowly twice repeatedly, indicating that the theft alarm is activated.
      Fig 1: Pressing "Lock" Button Momentarily On Keyless Transmitter
      G08315265Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Press the "UNLOCK" button momentarily on the keyless transmitter. The driver's door is unlocked, and the security indicator light blinks, indicating that the theft alarm is deactivated.
      Fig 2: Pressing "Unlock" Button Momentarily On Keyless Transmitter
      G08315266Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    5. Press the "LOCK" button once on the keyless transmitter, while one of all doors (including rear gate) is open. Check that the buzzer sounds 5 times to notify the door not being fully closed. The doors are locked when all doors (including rear gate) are closed, and the security indicator light blinks rapidly for 30 seconds, then slowly twice repeatedly, indicating that the theft alarm is activated.
    6. Press the "UNLOCK" button momentarily on the keyless transmitter. The driver's door is unlocked, and the security indicator light blinks, indicating that the theft alarm is deactivated.
    7. Press the "LOCK" side of the power door lock switch, while one of all doors (including rear gate) is open. The doors are locked when all doors (including rear gate) are closed, and the security indicator light blinks rapidly for 30 seconds, then slowly twice repeatedly, indicating that the theft alarm is activated.
      • Driver's side
        Fig 3: Pressing "Lock" Side Of Power Door Lock Switch (Driver's Side)
        G08315245Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      • Passenger's side
        Fig 4: Pressing "Lock" Side Of Power Door Lock Switch (Passenger's Side)
        G08315270Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    8. Unlock the door using the inner lock knob or the key, and open the door while the security system is activated. Check that the alarm condition (horn sounds continuously, hazard light blinks, and security indicator light illuminates) is initiated. Check that this condition continues until any of the buttons on the keyless transmitter is pressed, or the key is inserted to the ignition switch and turned to IGN ON.
      NOTE: While the door is open, the alarm condition continues for three minutes.
    9. On models equipped with an impact sensor, hit the windshield glass with your hand with the theft alarm in the monitoring condition, to check that the alarm condition occurs.
    10. When none of above is applicable, perform troubleshooting for the security system.
  • Models with keyless access function 
    NOTE: The following inspections are for the initial setting. When the setting is changed from initial setting, use the Subaru Select Monitor to review each setting and perform inspection. < Ref. to OPERATION , Registration Body Integrated Unit.>
    1. Fully open all the door windows.
    2. Close all doors and rear gate.
    3. Press the "LOCK" button momentarily on the access key. All doors are locked, and the security indicator light blinks rapidly for 30 seconds, then slowly twice repeatedly, indicating that the theft alarm is activated.
      Fig 5: Pressing "Lock" Button Momentarily On Access Key
      G09475423Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Press the "UNLOCK" button momentarily on the access key. The driver's door is unlocked, and the security indicator light blinks, indicating that the theft alarm is deactivated.
      Fig 6: Pressing "Unlock" Button Momentarily On Access Key
      G09475424Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    5. Press the "LOCK" button once on the access key while one of all doors (including rear gate) is open. Check that the buzzer sounds 5 times to notify the door not being fully closed. The doors are locked when all doors (including rear gate) are closed, and the security indicator light blinks rapidly for 30 seconds, then slowly twice repeatedly, indicating that the theft alarm is activated.
    6. Press the "UNLOCK" button momentarily on the access key. The driver's door is unlocked, and the security indicator light blinks, indicating that the theft alarm is deactivated.
    7. Press the "LOCK" side of the power door lock switch, while one of all doors (including rear gate) is open. The doors are locked when all doors (including rear gate) are closed, and the security indicator light blinks rapidly for 30 seconds, then slowly twice repeatedly, indicating that the theft alarm is activated.
      • Driver's side
        Fig 7: Pressing "Lock" Side Of Power Door Lock Switch (Driver's Side)
        G08315245Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      • Passenger's side
        Fig 8: Pressing "Lock" Side Of Power Door Lock Switch (Passenger's Side)
        G08315270Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    8. Unlock the door using the mechanical key, and open the door while the security system is activated. Check that the alarm condition (horn sounds continuously, hazard light blinks, and security indicator light illuminates) is initiated. Check that this condition continues until any of the buttons on the access key is pressed, or the key is turned to ACC.
      NOTE: While the door is open, the alarm condition continues for three minutes.
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