Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Owners Manual: Models with "keyless access with push-button start system"

NOTE For more details, refer to the Owner's Manual supplement for the remote engine start system.

Access key

1) Lock button

An access key can be used as the remote engine start transmitter. Operate the lock button to start or stop the engine as follows.

Before starting the engine

Before using the remote engine start system to start the engine, confirm the following conditions.

•  The select lever is in the "P" position.
•  All doors including the rear gate are closed.
•  The engine hood is closed.
•  The push-button ignition switch is in the "OFF" position.

When starting the engine

To start the engine with remote engine start system, briefly press the lock button twice within 2 seconds, then press and hold the lock button for 3 seconds.

1.  Press the lock button briefly. The hazard warning flashers then flash once and the keyless buzzer chirps once.
2. Within 2 seconds, press the lock button briefly again. The hazard warning flashers then flash once again, and the keyless buzzer chirps once again.
3.  After step 2, immediately press and hold the lock button. The hazard warning flashers then flash three times, and the horn will honk once.
4.  Approximately 3 seconds after step 3, release the lock button. The engine will then start successfully.

When stopping the engine

Press and hold the lock button to stop the engine with remote engine start system.

Automatic engine shutdown

The remote engine start system will automatically shut down or will not start the engine under the following conditions.

•  The total run-time has exceeded 20 minutes.
•  Any door or the rear gate is opened.
•  The select lever is moved to any position other than "P".
•  The engine hood is opened.
•  The push-button ignition switch is pressed.
•  The brake pedal is depressed.
•  The engine speed is 3,000 rpm or more.

The time until the engine automatically stops differs according to the setting.

To change the time until the engine automatically stops, contact your SUBARU dealer. However, local laws and regulations may prohibit changing this time.