2002 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 92

Security system (if equipped) The security system helps to protect your vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn sounds and the parking lights flash if someone attempts to break into your vehicle. The starter motor is also interrupted to prevent starting the vehicle without a key. The system can be armed and disarmed with the remote transmitter. The system does not operate when the key is inserted into the ignition switch. B System operation The security system will give the following alarm indications when triggered: D The parking lights will flash and the horn will sound intermittently. In addition, the starter motor will not operate. D The alarm automatically resets after 30 seconds; however, the alarm will reactivate if the vehicle is tampered with again. The alarm will continue for six times if any sensor continues to be activated. The alarm is triggered by: D Opening a door or the rear gate. D Application of physical shock to the vehicle (e.g. breaking glass or forced entry). Note that there are two alarm levels for shock: warning and alarm. In warning mode, the alarm detects lower level vibrations and triggers 2 warning chirps on the horn and two flashes on the lights as a deterrent to would be vandals. In alarm mode, higher levels of shock are detected and the system will go into full alarm. D Ignition switch being turned on while in armed state. 2-12