2012 Subaru Legacy Owner's Manual - Page 198

2-10 NOTE Keys and doors If the interval between presses is too short when you press the " " button three times, the system may not respond to the signals from the remote transmitter. & Selecting audible signal operation Using an electronic chirp, the system will give you an audible signal when the doors lock and unlock. If desired, you may turn the audible signal off. To deactivate the audible signal, perform the following procedure. You can also use the same steps to restore the function. 1. Sit in the driver 's seat and shut all doors and the rear gate. 2. Press the unlock side of the power door locking switch. 3. Insert the key into the ignition switch. 4. While holding down the unlock side of the power door locking switch, pull the key out and re-insert it into the ignition switch at least 5 times within 10 seconds after performing step 2. 5. Open and close the driver 's door within 10 seconds after performing step 4. 6. To indicate completion of the setting, the turn signal lights flash 3 times and the chirp sounds 3 times. You may have the above procedure performed by your SUBARU dealer. & Replacing the battery CAUTION . Do not let dust, oil or water get on or in the transmitter when replacing the battery. . Be careful not to damage the printed circuit board in the transmitter when replacing the battery. . Be careful not to allow children to touch the battery and any removed parts; children could swallow them. . There is a danger of explosion if an incorrect replacement battery is used. Replace only with the same or equivalent type of battery. . Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. If the transmitter fails to operate when used within the standard distance, this may indicate a weak battery. Replace the battery as soon as possible. The battery can be replaced by your authorized SUBARU dealer. If you replace the battery by yourself, use utmost care that no dust, oil or water enters the transmitter. & Sounding a panic alarm To activate the alarm, press the "PANIC" button once. The horn will sound and the turn signal lights will flash. To deactivate the panic alarm, press any button on the remote transmitter. If a button on the remote transmitter is not pressed, the alarm will be deactivated after approximately 30 seconds.