2006 Subaru Legacy Owner's Manual - Page 101

2-14 Keys and doors four transmitter codes into the system. If you have only one current transmitter, program it four times. If you have two current transmitters, program each one twice. If you have three current transmitters, program two of them once and the third one twice. This process will leave only current transmitter codes in the system's memory. Alarm system The alarm system helps to protect your vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn sounds and the turn signal lights flash if someone attempts to break into your vehicle. 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. Your vehicle's alarm system has been set for activation at the time of shipment from the factory. You can set the system for deactivation yourself or have it done by your SUBARU dealer. lid Opening a door, the rear gate or trunk Physical impact to the vehicle, such as forced entry (only vehicles with shock sensors (dealer option)) NOTE Activating and deactivating the alarm system To change the setting of your vehicle's alarm system for activation or deactivation, do the following. 1. Disarm the alarm system (see "Disarming the system" in this section). 2. Sit in the driver's seat and shut all doors (and the rear gate if your vehicle is a Station wagon). 3. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position. 4. Hold down the UNLOCK side of the driver's power door locking switch, open the driver's door within the following 1 second, and wait 10 seconds without releasing the switch. The setting will then be changed as follows: If the system was previously activated: The odometer/trip meter screen displays "AL oF" and the horn sounds twice, indicating that the system is now deactivated. If the system was previously deactivated: The odometer/trip meter screen displays Make sure no one else is operating their keyless entry system within range of your vehicle when programming transmitters. If someone else were to operate their remote transmitter while you are programming your transmitters, it is possible that their transmitter code will be programmed into your system, allowing them unauthorized access to your vehicle. System alarm operation The alarm system will give the following alarms when triggered: The vehicle's horn will sound and the turn signal lights will flash for 30 seconds. If any door (or the rear gate/trunk lid) remains open after the 30-second period, the horn will continue to sound for a maximum of 3 minutes. If the door (or the rear gate/trunk lid) is closed while the horn is sounding, the horn will stop sounding with a delay of up to 30 seconds. The alarm is triggered by: