2006 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 107

2-16 Keys and doors with shock sensors (dealer option)) When a light impact was sensed: once (only vehicles with shock sensors (dealer option)) In passive mode, the system will automatically activate the alarm but WILL NOT automatically lock the doors. In order to lock the doors you must either lock them as indicated in step 4 above or with the key once they have been closed. Failure to lock the doors manually will result in a higher security risk. 200817 NOTE Any of the above indicator light flashings will recur each time the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position. Rearming the alarm system cancels the flashing. 3. Open the doors and get out of the vehicle. 4. Before closing the doors, lock all doors with the inside door lock levers. 5. Close the doors. The system will automatically arm after one minute. In the passive mode, the system can also be armed with the remote transmitter or with the power door locking switches. If the remote transmitter or power door locking switch is used to lock the vehicle, arming will take place immediately regardless of whether or not the passive mode has been selected. Disarming the system To disarm the system, briefly press the " " button on the transmitter. Shock sensors (dealer option) The shock sensors trigger the alarm system when they sense impacts applied to the vehicle and when any of their electric wires is cut. The alarm system causes the horn to sound and the turn signal lights to flash for a short time when the sensed impact is weak, but it warns of a strong impact or multiple impacts by sounding the horn and flashing the turn signal lights, both lasting approximately 30 seconds. If you desire, your SUBARU dealer can connect them and set them for activation or deactivation. Tripped sensor identification The security indicator light flashes when the alarm system has been triggered. Also, the number of flashes indicates the location of unauthorized intrusion or the severity of impact on the vehicle. When the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position, the indicator light will light for 1 second and then flash as follows: When a door or rear gate was opened: 5 times When the ignition switch was turned to the "ON" position: 3 times When a strong impact or multiple impacts were sensed: twice (only vehicles NOTE The shock sensors are not always able to sense impacts caused by breaking in, and cannot sense an im-