1. Close all windows.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch (models without "keyless access with push-button start system")/turn the push-button ignition switch to the "OFF" position (models with "keyless access with push-button start system").
3. Open the doors and get out of the vehicle.
4. Make sure that the engine hood is locked.
5. Close the doors (and the rear gate) but leave only the driver's door or the front passenger's door open.

6. Press the front side ("LOCK" side) of the power door locking switch to set the door locks.
7. Close the door. An electronic chirp will sound once, the hazard warning flashers will flash once and the security indicator light will start flashing rapidly. After rapid flashing for 30 seconds (standby time), the indicator lights will then flash slowly (twice approximately every 2 seconds), indicating that the system has been armed for surveillance.
To arm the system using access
key/remote transmitter
To arm the system using the keyless access function (if equipped)Alarm system operation
When the Subaru Ascent alarm system is armed, it will be triggered if any of
the following components are opened without authorization:
Any door
The rear gate
The engine hood
Once triggered, the Subaru Ascent alarm system will activate the following alerts:
The horn will sound conti ...
Vdc off indicator light does not go off
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Inspection
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