Behavior with key lock-in prevention function non-operational

Subaru Impreza / Subaru Impreza Owners Manual / Keys and doors / Power door locking switches / Key lock-in prevention function / Behavior with key lock-in prevention function non-operational

• If the lock lever is turned to the rear (“LOCK”) position with the driver’s door open and the driver’s door is then closed with the lock lever in that position, the driver’s door is locked.

• If the spare key is used to lock the driver’s door from the outside of the vehicle, the door is locked.

This function’s operational/non-operational setting can be changed as follows.

• Models with genuine SUBARU navigation system:
The setting can be changed using the navigation monitor. For details, please refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for the navigation system. Also, the setting can be changed by a SUBARU dealer.

Contact your SUBARU dealer for details.

• Models without genuine SUBARU navigation system:
The setting can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer for details.

NOTE
When leaving the vehicle, make sure you are holding the key before locking the doors.

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