Subaru Outback (BR): Remote start safety features
For safety and security reasons, the system will fail to start and honk the horn twice or shut down the engine during remote start operation if any of the following occur:
● Any of the doors or the trunk / rear gate are open / opened (*the vehicle’s horn will honk six times and the side marker lights, tail lights and the front position lights will flash six times indicating that a vehicle door or trunk / rear gate was open when the remote engine start system was activated).
● The brake pedal is depressed ● The key was already in the ignition switch ● The engine hood is opened ● The remote start system “Service mode” is engaged ● The vehicle’s engine idle speed has reached a level over 3,500 RPM ● The alarm is triggered by opening a door or the rear gate.
● The select lever is not in the “P” position (AT and CVT models) In addition to the items above, if the vehicle’s engine management system determines there is a safety risk due to a vehicle related problem, the vehicle will shut down and the vehicle’s horn will honk three times.
NOTE
● If the alarm system is armed at the time of remote engine start activation (the security indicator light on the combination meter is flashing), the alarm system will remain armed throughout the remote start run cycle.
● If the alarm system is disarmed at the time of remote engine start activation (the security indicator light on the combination meter is not flashing), the alarm system will remain disarmed throughout the remote start run cycle.
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Entering the vehicle while it is running via remote start
1. Unlock the vehicle doors using the remote keyless entry system. If the vehicle’s
doors are unlocked manually using the key, the vehicle’s alarm system will trigger
(if the alarm system is a
Remote start confirmation transmitter feature
Your remote engine start transmitter is equipped with a unique bidirectional
confirmation feature. This feature will allow the transmitter’s backlit button to
display the status of the system un
Entering the vehicle following remote engine start shutdown
An alarm trigger may occur if the vehicle is opened by the remote keyless entry
transmitter within a few seconds immediately following remote engine start shutdown.
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Washing the underbody
Chemicals, salts and gravel used for deicing road surfaces are extremely corrosive,
accelerating the corrosion of underbody components, such as the exhaust system,
fuel and brake lines, brake cables, floor pan and fenders, and suspension. Thoroughly
flush the underbody and inside of the fender
Seatbelt warning light and chime
NOTE
If your seatbelt warning device does not operate as described in the following,
it may be out of order. Have the device inspected and, if necessary, repaired by
the nearest SUBARU dealer.
Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt warning device at the driver’s and front
passenger’s s
