2007 Subaru Impreza Owner's Manual - Page 219

Starting and operating 7-11 an additional four times. If the vehicle fails to start after the additional attempts, the remote engine start system will abort and return to a non-activated state. & Entering the vehicle while it is running via remote start 1. Unlock the vehicle doors using the keyless entry system. If the vehicle's doors are unlocked manually using the key, the vehicle's alarm system will trigger and the remote engine start system will turn off. Inserting the key into the ignition switch and turning it to the "ON" position or pressing the unlock button " " on the remote keyless entry transmitter will disarm the alarm system. Refer to the "Alarm system" section in chapter 2. 2. Enter the vehicle. Do not press the brake pedal. 3. Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn to the "ON" position. If the ignition switch is accidentally turned to the "START" position, the system's "starter anti-grind" feature will prevent the starter from re-cranking. 4. Press the brake pedal. The remote starter disengages, the vehicle's power window features are re-enabled and the vehicle will operate normally. & Remote start safety features For safety and security reasons, the system will fail to start and beep the horn twice or shut down the engine during remote start operation if any of the following conditions occur. . The brake pedal is pressed before the vehicle ignition switch is turned "on". . The key was already in the ignition switch. . The engine hood is opened. . The vehicle's engine idle speed has reached a level over 3,000 rpm. . The alarm is triggered by opening a door or the rear gate. & Starting your vehicle The remote control start system is activated by pressing the " " button twice within 3 seconds on your remote control transmitter. The system will check certain pre-conditions before starting, and if all safety parameters are correct, the engine will start within 5 seconds. While the vehicle is operating via remote engine start, the vehicle's power window features will be disabled. Also, the system has a timer and will shut down after 15 minutes if you do not operate the vehicle. Press and hold the " " button for 2 seconds again to turn the vehicle off. If the vehicle's starter cranks but does not start or starts and stalls, the remote engine start system will power off then attempt to start the vehicle NOTE . The security indicator light on the dashboard will stop flashing while under remote engine start operation, but the vehicle is still protected. . If the vehicle is entered during remote engine start operation, the system will not record entry in the alarm history. & Entering the vehicle following remote engine start shutdown An alarm trigger may occur if the vehicle is opened by the remote keyless entry - CONTINUED -