Subaru Forester: Door locks / Key lock-in prevention function
Under the following conditions, all the
doors will not lock when the door lock
switch is pushed with the front door open.
- The key is still in the ignition switch
(models without “keyless access with
push-button start system”).
- The ignition switch is in the “ACC” or
“ON” position (models with “keyless access
with push-button start system”).
NOTE
- When leaving the vehicle, make sure
you are holding the key before locking
the doors.
- The factory setting (default setting)
for this function is set as “operational”.
This function’s operational/non-operational
setting can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact a SUBARU
dealer for details.
- When getting out of the vehicle from
a rear door, make sure to unlock all the
doors by pushing the unlock side of the
power door locking switch. If a rear
door is unlocked from the inside door
lever then the door is opened and
closed, the Key lock-in prevention
function will be triggered. All doors will
be unlocked, the Key lock-in prevention
warning indicator will appear
and
the warning chime will also sound.
Non-operation of key lock-in prevention function
When the system is set so that it does not
operate, the doors are locked by the
following operation.
- If the lock lever is turned to the front
(“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.
If a door or the rear gate is not completely
closed, the interior lights will remain
illuminated as a result. However, several
lights are automatically turned off by the
battery drainage prevention function to
prevent the battery from discharging...
Other information:
Some engine oil will be consumed while
driving. The rate of consumption can be
affected by such factors as transmission
type, driving style, terrain and temperature.
Under the following conditions, oil
consumption can be increased and may
require refilling between maintenance intervals...
Using an electronic chirp, the system will
give you an audible signal when the doors
lock and unlock. If desired, you may turn
the audible signal off.
Perform the following steps to deactivate
the audible signal. You can also use the
same steps to restore the function...