2012 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 180

2-12 Keys and doors position to the "ON" position 10 times within 15 seconds. NOTE . When you complete step (2), an electronic tone will sound once. . If you do not perform steps (1) and (2) within 45 seconds, an error will occur. Neither an electronic tone nor the buzzer will sound, and the interior lamp will not flash. In this event, perform the whole procedure again beginning with part 1. Transmitter circuit board To register a new transmitter with the keyless entry system, it is necessary to program the transmitter 's code (identification number) into the system. A label showing the code is affixed to the bag containing the transmitter, and another is affixed to the circuit board inside the transmitter. If there is no bag, open the transmitter case and make a note of the eight-digit number. Program the number into the system in accordance with the following procedure: 1. Firmly close the doors and the rear gate. 2. Open the driver 's door, sit on the driver 's seat, and close the door. 3. Perform the following steps within 45 seconds. (1) Open and close the driver 's door once. 4. Open and close the door once within 15 seconds. NOTE . When part 4 of the procedure is completed, an electronic tone will sound for 30 seconds. . If you do not perform the operations in part 4 within 15 seconds, an error will occur and the electronic tone will not sound. In this event, perform the registration steps again beginning with part 3 of the procedure. 1) 2) ON LOCK (2) Insert the key into the ignition switch, then turn it from the "LOCK"