2023 Subaru Legacy keyless entry User Guide
In this guide, we will learn about the 2023 Subaru Legacy keyless entry system which enhances convenience and security by enabling drivers to lock, unlock, and start the car without requiring a physical key..
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Remote keyless entry system
CAUTION
- Do not expose the remote transmitter to severe shocks, such as those experienced as a result of dropping or throwing.
- Do not take the remote transmitter apart except when replacing the battery.
- Do not get the remote transmitter wet. If it gets wet, wipe it dry with a cloth immediately.
- When traveling in an airplane, do not press the button of the remote transmitter. If any button of the remote transmitter is pressed, radio waves are emitted and may affect the operation of the airplane. When carrying the remote transmitter in a bag, take measures to prevent the buttons from being pressed accidentally.
Access key fob
- Lock/arm button
- Unlock/disarm button
- Trunk lid opener/rear gate unlock button
- PANIC button
Transmitter
- Lock/arm button
- Unlock/disarm button
- Trunk lid opener/rear gate unlock button
- PANIC button
The remote keyless entry system has the following functions.
- Locking and unlocking the doors, rear gate (Outback/Subaru Outback Wilderness), and fuel filler lid
- Opening the trunk lid (Legacy)
- Sounding a panic alarm
- Arming and disarming the alarm system. For details, refer to “Alarm System”
- The operable distance of the remote keyless entry system is approximately 30 feet (10 meters). However, this distance will vary depending on environmental conditions. 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
- 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.
- 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
- When unlocking the doors
- When unlocking the rear gate
If desired, you can turn the hazard warning flashers off by operating the center information display. The setting can also be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer for details.
Locking the doors
Press the lock/arm button to lock all doors and rear gate (5-door models). An electronic chirp will sound once and the hazard warning flashers will flash once. If any of the doors (or the rear gate/trunk lid) are not fully closed, the following will occur to alert you that the doors (or the rear gate/trunk lid) are not properly closed.
- An electronic chirp sounds five times.
- The hazard warning flashers flash five times.
- When you close the door, it will automatically lock and then the following will occur.
- An electronic chirp sounds once.
- The hazard warning flashers flash once.
Unlocking the doors
Press the unlock/disarm button to unlock the driver’s door. An electronic chirp will sound twice and the hazard warning flashers will flash twice. To unlock all doors including the rear gate (5-door models), briefly press the unlock/disarm button a second time within 5 seconds.
NOTE
If the interval between the first and second presses of the unlock/disarm button (for unlocking of all doors including the rear gate (5-door models)) is extremely short, the system may not respond.
Opening the trunk lid (Legacy)
Press and hold the trunk lid opener button to open the trunk lid. An electronic chirp will sound twice and the hazard warning flashers will flash twice.
Unlocking the rear gate (Outback/Subaru Outback Wilderness)
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.
This operation setting can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer for details.
| Steps | Operation | Time | |
| 1 | Sit in the driver’s seat. | — | |
| 2 | Close all doors and the rear gate. | — | |
|
3 |
(1) |
Press and hold “” on the power locking switch. |
Within 10 sec. |
|
(2) |
Insert the key into the ignition switch and pull it out at least 6 times. | ||
| 4 | Open and close the driver’s door. | Within 10 sec. | |
The hazard warning flashers flash 3 times to indicate completion of the setting. Your SUBARU dealer can perform the above procedure for you.
Selecting Hazard Warning Flasher Operation
Using the hazard warning flasher, the system will give you a visible signal when the doors are locked or unlocked. If desired, you can turn the hazard warning flashers off by operating the center information display. The setting can also be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer for details.
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.
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.
Sounding a panic alarm
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..
Replacing lost transmitters
If you lose a transmitter or want to purchase additional transmitters (up to four can be programmed), your transmitters should be reprogrammed for security reasons. For details, contact your SUBARU dealer and have the transmitters programmed into the remote keyless entry system.
Certification for remote keyless entry system
U.S.-spec. models
FCC ID: CWTB1G077
FCC ID: CWTD1G141
CAUTION FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Canada-spec. models
This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSS.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause interference; and
- This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
FAQ’s
Keyless entry is a system that allows you to unlock and enter the vehicle without using a traditional key.
The system uses a wireless transmitter in the key fob, which communicates with the vehicle to unlock doors when you are in close proximity.
If the key fob battery dies, there’s usually a physical key hidden inside the fob for emergency use, and the vehicle may also have a keyhole for manual unlocking.
Remote start is often a separate feature, but it might be included or available as an add-on.
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