2012 Subaru Impreza Owner's Manual - Page 301
2012 Subaru Impreza Manual
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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 remote 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 "Alarm system" F2-15. 2. Enter the vehicle. Do not depress 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. Depress the brake pedal. The remote starter disengages, the vehicle's power window features are re-enabled and the vehicle will operate normally. transmitter within a few seconds immediately following remote engine start shutdown. & 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 depressed 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. & Pre-heating or pre-cooling the interior of the vehicle Before exiting the vehicle, set the temperature controls to the desired setting and operation. After the system starts the vehicle, the heater or air-conditioning will activate and heat or cool the interior to your setting. & Service mode In service mode, the remote start function is temporarily disabled to prevent the system from unexpectedly starting the engine while being serviced. ! To engage the service mode Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position, depress and hold the brake pedal, then press and release the " " button on the remote engine start transmitter three times. The system will pause for 1 second and then flash the turn signal lights and honk the horn three times indicating that the system is in service mode. When attempting to activate the remote start system while in service mode, the turn signal lights will flash and the horn will honk two times and will not - CONTINUED - NOTE . The security indicator light on the combination meter 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