1998 Subaru Legacy Owner's Manual - Page 37

Doors and locks D Opening the engine hood (even if the engine hood is opened by operating the engine hood release). D Pushing in or pulling out of the key cylinder on the door or trunk lid. J How to arm the system 1. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 2. Make sure that the engine hood and trunk lid are locked. 3. Close all windows. Close and lock all doors and the rear gate. The doors and rear gate can be locked either with or without the key. NOTE The system can be armed even if the windows are open. OM-H2701 4. Confirm that the indicator light comes on. (If this light flashes rapidly, this may indicate that either the door, engine hood, rear gate or trunk lid is not properly closed. Resume the procedure from beginning.) The light will come on for about 30 seconds and then go out. If during this 30 seconds time period, the door is unlocked or the ignition key is turned to "ACC" or "ON", the system will not arm. Then the light flashes every 3 seconds to indicate that the system is fully armed. It continues to flash every 3 seconds until the system is disarmed. NOTE Even when the driver and/or passengers are in the vehicle, the system will arm with all doors, rear gate, hood and trunk lid locked and ignition key off. After the system has armed, the alarm will activate when a driver or passenger opens the door using the inside door handle. - CONTINUED - 1-9