Locking and unlocking from the outside
NOTE
If you unlock the driver’s door with a
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:
- Press any button on the remote
transmitter.
- Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
For details about the alarm system, refer to “Alarm system”.

To lock the driver’s door from the outside with the key, turn the key toward the rear.
To unlock the door, turn the key toward the front.
Pull the outside door handle to open an unlocked door.

1) Rotate the lock lever rearward.
2) Close the door.
To lock the door from the outside without the key, rotate the lock lever rearward and then close the door.
To lock the door from the outside using the power door locking switch, push the front side of the switch (“LOCK” side) and then close the door. In this case, all closed doors and the rear gate are locked at the same time.
Always make sure that all doors and the rear gate are locked before leaving your vehicle.
NOTE
Make sure that you do not leave the key
inside the vehicle when locking the
doors from the outside without the key.
See also:
Activating and deactivating the alarm system
To change the setting of your vehicle’s alarm system for activation or deactivation, do the following.
1. Disarm the alarm system. Refer to “Disarming the system”.
2. Sit in the driver’s seat and sh ...
Hands-free system (if equipped)
NOTE
- For models with the genuine
SUBARU navigation system, refer to
the Owner’s Manual supplement for the
navigation system.
- When selling your vehicle, make
sure that you initialize the ...
Measuring and adjusting air pressure to achieve proper inflation
Check and, if necessary, adjust the pressure of each tire (including the spare)
at least once a month and before any long journey. Check the tire pressures when
the tires are cold. Use a pressure ...
