2005 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 131
2005 Subaru Forester Manual
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Keys and doors press the " " button a second time. Emergency disarming If you cannot disarm the system using the transmitter (i.e. the transmitter is lost, broken or the transmitter battery is too weak), you can disarm the system without using the transmitter. To disarm the system: 1. Unlock the door with the key and then open the door. 2. The alarm will sound. 3. Insert the key into the ignition switch and cycle it from the "LOCK" to the "ON" position three (3) times within 5 seconds. To exit valet mode, open the driver's door and keep the " " button pressed for more than two seconds. The indicator will stop flashing. NOTE If the remote transmitter is used to lock or unlock the doors while the valet mode is selected, the turn signal lights do not flash but an electronic chirp is emitted. Passive arming When passive arming mode has been programmed by the dealer, arming of the system is automatically accomplished without using the remote transmitter. Note that in this mode, DOORS MUST BE MANUALLY LOCKED. To enter the passive mode Since programming the passive arming mode is a complicated procedure, have it done by your nearest SUBARU dealer. Arming the system 1. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position. Valet mode When you choose the valet mode, the security system does not operate. In valet mode, the remote transmitter is used only for locking and unlocking the doors and rear gate and panic activation. To enter the valet mode, open the driver's door and keep the " " button depressed for more than two seconds. The security system status indicator light will continue to flash twice per second indicating that the system is in the valet mode. 2-20