Subaru Legacy: 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.
Pre-heating or pre-cooling the interior of the vehicle
Models with automatic climate control system:
After the system starts the engine, the automatic climate control system will
activate the “FULL AUTO” mode and heat or cool the interior to the pr ...
Remote transmitter program
New transmitters can be programmed to the remote engine start system in the event
that a transmitter is lost, stolen, damaged or additional transmitters are desired
(the system will accept up to e ...
See also:
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Panic alarm
•► To activate: press
button 1 for at
least one second.
An alarm sounds and the exterior lighting
flashes.
•► To deactivate: press
button 1
again.
or
•► ...
Brake assistant
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system
automatically produces the maximum braking
force boost. It thus helps to achieve the shortest
possible braking distance during full braking.
This ...