2012 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 199

Instruments and controls 3-5 contains an immobilizer transponder. . The key is near or touching another transmitter. & Key reminder chime The reminder chime sounds when the driver 's door is opened with the ignition key still in the key cylinder, in the "LOCK" or "Acc" position. The chime stops under the following conditions. . When the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position . When the key is removed from the ignition switch . When the driver 's door is closed The light turns off immediately under the following conditions. . When the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position . When all doors and the rear gate are locked using the remote keyless entry transmitter Hazard warning flasher & Ignition switch light For easy access to the ignition switch in the dark, the ignition switch light illuminates when the driver 's door is opened or when the driver 's door is unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter. The light remains illuminated for several tens of seconds and then gradually turns off under the following conditions. . When the driver 's door is closed . When the doors are unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter The hazard warning flasher is used to warn other drivers when you have to park your vehicle under emergency conditions. The hazard warning flasher works regardless of the ignition switch position. To turn on the hazard warning flasher, push the hazard warning button on the instrument panel. To turn off the flasher, push the button again. NOTE When the hazard warning flasher is on, the turn signals do not work.