Service mode
In service mode, the remote engine start function is temporarily disabled to prevent the system from unexpectedly starting the engine while being serviced.
To engage or disengage service mode:
1. Enter the vehicle and close all vehicle doors and the trunk/rear gate.
2. Verify that the select lever is in the “P” position (AT and CVT models)
3. Depress and hold the brake pedal
4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position
5. Press and release the remote engine start transmitter “
”
button three times. The system will honk the vehicle’s horn each time the button
is pressed.
6. The system will pause for 1 second then honk the vehicle’s horn three times to indicate that the service mode has been engaged or honk one time to indicate that the service mode has been disengaged.
NOTE
When taking your vehicle in for service, it is recommended that you inform the service personnel that your vehicle is equipped with a remote engine start system.
See also:
Selection of manual mode
With the vehicle either moving or stationary, move the select lever from the
“D” position to the “M” position to select the manual mode.
1) Upshift indicator
2) Downshift indicator
3) Gear po ...
Rocking the vehicle
If you must rock the vehicle to free it from
snow, sand, or mud, depress the accelerator
pedal slightly and move the shift
lever/select lever back and forth between
“1”/“D” and “R” repeatedly. ...
Audio set
Your SUBARU may be equipped with one of the following audio sets. See the pages
indicated in this section for operating details.
NOTE
If a cell phone is placed near the audio set, it may cause the ...
