Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Service mode (models without "keyless access with push-button start system")
In service mode, the remote engine start function is temporarily disabled to prevent the system from unexpectedly starting the engine while being serviced.
To engage or disengage service mode: 1. Enter the vehicle and close all vehicle doors and the rear gate.
2. Verify that the select lever is in the "P" position (CVT models)
3. Depress and hold the brake pedal
4. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON"
position
5. Press and release the remote engine
start transmitter "
" button three
times.
The system will honk the vehicle's horn each time the button is pressed.
6. The system will pause for 1 second then honk the vehicle's horn three times to indicate that the service mode has been engaged or honk one time to indicate that the service mode has been disengaged.
NOTE
When taking your vehicle in for service, it is recommended that you inform the service personnel that your vehicle is equipped with a remote engine start system.
Entering the vehicle while it is running via remote start
1. Unlock the vehicle doors using the
keyless access function (if equipped) or
remote keyless entry system. If the vehicle's
doors are unlocked manually using
the key, the vehicle's alarm system w ...
Remote transmitter program (models without "keyless access with push-button
start system")
New transmitters can be programmed to
the remote engine start system in the
event that a transmitter is lost, stolen,
damaged or additional transmitters are
desired (the system will accept up to e ...
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