2011 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 97

2-12 Keys and doors Programming transmitter codes into system: Bag containing transmitter 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) 2) ON LOCK (2) Insert the key into the ignition switch, then turn it from the "LOCK" 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. 4. Open and close the door once within 15 seconds. Transmitter circuit board To register a new transmitter with the keyless entry system, it is necessary to (1) Open and close the driver's door once.