Legacy
- Antenna
- Operating range
Outback
- Antenna
- Operating range
- The operating range of the door locking/
unlocking function is approximately 16
to 32 in (40 to 80 cm) from the respective
door handle.
- For Legacy, the operating range of the
trunk opening function is approximately 16
to 32 in (40 to 80 cm) from the trunk
opener button.
- For Outback, the operating range of
the rear gate locking/unlocking function is
approximately 16 to 32 in (40 to 80 cm)
from the rear gate ornament.
- LED indicator
When the access key is within either of the
operating ranges of the front doors, the
LED indicator on the access key flashes.
When the keyless access functions are
disabled, the LED indicator does not flash
unless a button on the access key is
pressed.
Operating range tips
Regarding malfunction:
The keyless access function may not
operate properly due to the following
reasons.
- The access key is placed too close to
the vehicle body (in this case, repeat the
operation from further away).
- The access key is placed near the
ground or in an elevated location from the ground, even if it is in the
indicated
operating range.
- The status of the access key and the
radio wave conditions around the vehicle
(in this case, perform the procedure
described in "Locking and unlocking"
.
Precautions:
- When the access key is within the
operating range, it is possible for anyone,
even someone who is not carrying the
access key, to operate the keyless access
function. Please note that the keyless
access function is only available for the
following items when the access key is
detected within operating range.
- Door handle
- Door lock sensor
- Rear gate opener button (Outback)
- Trunk opener button (Legacy)
- Rear lock button (Outback)
- It is not possible to lock the doors and
rear gate using the keyless access function
when the access key is inside the
vehicle. However, depending on the status
of the access key and the environmental
conditions, the access key may be locked
inside the vehicle. Before locking, make
sure that you have the access key.
- The operating ranges may be reduced,
or the keyless access function may not
operate in the following cases:
- When the battery of the access key
is discharged
- When the access key is in a
location with strong radio waves or
noise (e.g., near a radio tower, power
plant, broadcast station or an area
where wireless equipment is used)
- While talking on a cell phone
In such a case, perform the procedure
described in "Locking and unlocking"
.
- When an access key is in the operating
range, if the door handle becomes wet
due to exposure to a significant amount of
water when the vehicle is washed or
during heavy rain, the doors may be
locked or unlocked.
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How to use keyless access functions