Subaru Legacy 2023 keys Touring XT
The Subaru Legacy 2023 Touring XT model is a midsize sedan that comes equipped with an advanced keyless access system. This system allows drivers to unlock and lock their car doors remotely without requiring a physical key. The vehicle uses a key fob that communicates with the car’s computer system to provide seamless access. In addition to the keyless access system, the Touring XT model also features a push-button start function, which allows drivers to start their car with just the touch of a button, without the need for a physical key. The Touring XT model also includes a remote engine start system, which allows drivers to start their car from a distance using the key fob. This feature is particularly useful in extreme weather conditions as it allows the driver to warm up or cool down the car before getting inside. All in all, the Subaru Legacy 2023 Touring XT model offers a modern and convenient driving experience with its advanced keyless access system and other features.
2024 Subaru Legacy Specs, Price, Features, Mileage (Brochure)
keys
- Master keys
- Sub key
- Key number plat
Two types of keys are provided for your vehicle:
Master key and valet key.
- Ignition switch
- Driver’s door
- Glove box
The valet key fits only the ignition switch and door locks. You can keep the glove box locked when you leave your vehicle and valet key at a parking facility.
NOTE
Locking/unlocking using the remote keyless entry system can also be controlled with the buttons on the key.
CAUTION
Do not attach a large key holder or key case to either key. If it bangs against your knees while you are driving, it could turn the ignition switch from the “ON” position to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position, thereby stopping the engine.
Key number plate
The key number is stamped on the key number plate attached to the key set. Write down the key number and keep it in another safe place, not in the vehicle. This number is needed to make a replacement key if you lose your key or lock it inside the vehicle.
Keyless access with a pushbutton start system (if equipped)
The following access key fobs are provided with the vehicle.
- Access key fobs
- Key number plate
The keyless access with a push-button start system allows you to perform the following functions when you are carrying the access key fob.
- The keyless access with a push-button start system allows you to perform the following functions when you are carrying the access key fob.
- Locking and unlocking of the doors, fuel filler lid, and rear gate (Outback/Subaru Outback Wilderness)
- Opening the trunk (Legacy)
- Starting and stopping the engine. For detailed information, refer to “Starting and Locking and unlocking of the doors and rear gate (5-door models)
- Refer to “Locking and unlocking by holding the access key fob”.
- Opening the trunk (sedan). Refer to “Locking and unlocking by holding the access key fob”.
- Starting and stopping the engine. For detailed information, refer to “Starting and stopping the engine (models with push-button start system)”.
- Arming and disarming the alarm system. For detailed information, refer to “Alarm system”.
- Arming and disarming the alarm system. For detailed information, refer to “Alarm System”.
NOTE
- Locking and unlocking by the remote keyless entry system can also be controlled with the buttons on the access key fob.
- Carefully store the key number plate supplied with the access key fob. It is necessary for vehicle repair and additional registration of access key fobs.
An emergency key is attached to each access key fob.
- Release button
- Emergency key
While pressing the release button of the access key fob, take out the emergency key. The emergency key is used for the following operations. Locking and unlocking the driver’s door. Locking and unlocking the glove box
NOTE
- The glove box can be kept locked when you leave your vehicle and the access key fob (with the emergency key removed) at a parking facility.
Safety precautions
If you wear an implanted pacemaker or an implanted defibrillator, stay at least 8.7 in (22 cm) away from the transmitting antennas installed on the vehicle. The radio waves from the transmitting antennas on the vehicle could adversely affect the operation of implanted pacemakers and implanted defibrillators.
- If you wear electronic medical equipment other than an implanted pacemaker or an implanted defibrillator, before using the keyless access with push-button start system, refer to “Radio waves used for the key-less access with push-button start system” mentioned later, and contact the electronic medical equipment manufacturer for more information. The radio waves from the transmitting antennas on the vehicle could adversely affect the operation of the electronic medical equipment. “Radio waves used for the keyless access with push-button start system”
- The keyless access with a push-button start system uses radio waves of the following frequency* in addition to the radio waves used for the remote keyless entry system. The radio waves are periodically output from the antennas installed on the vehicle as shown in the following illustrations. * Radio frequency: 134 kHz
CAUTION
- Never leave or store the access key fob inside the vehicle or within 6.6 f t (2 m) around the vehicle (e.g., in the garage). The access key fob may be locked inside the vehicle, or the battery may discharge rapidly. Note that the push-button ignition switch may not turn on in some cases depending on the location of the access key fob. The access key fob contains electronic components. Observe the following precautions to prevent malfunctions.
- It is recommended to have the access key battery replaced at an authorized SUBARU dealer to avoid the risk of damage.
- Do not get the access key fob wet. If the access key fob gets wet, wipe it off immediately and let it dry completely.
- Do not apply strong impacts to the access key fob.
- Never leave the access key fob in direct sunlight or anywhere that may become hot, such as on the dashboard. It may damage the battery or cause circuit malfunctions.
- Do not wash the access key fob in an ultrasonic washer.
- Do not leave the access key fob in humid or dusty locations. Doing so may cause malfunctions.
- Keep the access key fob away from magnetic sources.
- Do not leave the access key fob near a personal computer or home electrical appliance.
- Do not leave the access key fob near a battery charger or any electrical accessories.
- Do not apply metallic window tint or attach metallic objects to the windows.
- Do not fit nongenuine accessories or parts.
- If the access key fob is dropped, the integrated emergency key inside may become loose. Be careful not to lose the emergency key.
- When traveling in an airplane, do not press the button of the access key fob. If any button of the access key fob is pressed, radio waves are emitted and may affect the operation of the airplane. When carrying the access key fob in a bag, take measures to prevent the buttons from being pressed accidentally.
NOTE
- The operational/non-operational setting for the keyless access function can be changed.
- For detailed information about the operation method for the push-button ignition switch while the keyless access function is switched to the non-operational mode,
- The keyless access with a push-button start system uses weak radio waves. The status of the access key fob and environmental conditions may interfere with the communication between the access key fob and the vehicle under the following conditions, and it may not be possible to lock or unlock the doors or start the engine.
- When operating near a facility where strong radio waves are transmitted, such as a broadcast station and power transmission lines
- When products that transmit radio waves are used, such as an access key fob or a remote transmitter key of another vehicle
- When carrying the access key fob of your vehicle together with the access key fob or the remote transmitter of another vehicle.
- When the access key fob is placed near wireless communication equipment such as a cell phone
- When the access key fob is placed near a metallic object
- When metallic accessories are attached to the access key fob
- When carrying the access key fob with electronic appliances such as a laptop computer
- When the battery of the access key fob is discharged
- The access key fob is always communicating with the vehicle and is continuously using the battery. Although the life of the battery varies depending on the operating conditions, it is approximately 1 to 2 years. If the battery becomes fully discharged, replace it with a new one.
- If an access key fob is lost, it is recommended that all of the remaining access key fobs be reregistered. For registration of an access key fob, contact a SUBARU dealer.
- For a spare access key fob, contact a SUBARU dealer.
- Up to 7 access key fobs can be registered for one vehicle.
- Do not leave the access key fob in the storage spaces inside the vehicle, such as the door pocket, dashboard, inside the trunk and the corner of the cargo area. Vibrations may damage the key fob or turn on the switch, possibly resulting in a lockout.
- After the vehicle battery is discharged or replaced, initialization of the steering lock system may be required to start the engine. In this case, perform the following procedure to initialize the steering lock.
- Turn the push-button ignition switch to the “OFF” position.
- Open and close the driver’s door.
- Wait for approximately 10 seconds.
When the steering is locked, the initialization is completed:
- Do not leave the access key fob in the following places.
- On the instrument panel
- On the floor
- Inside the glove box
- Inside the door trim pocket
- On the rear seat
- On the rear shelf (sedan)
- Inside the trunk (sedan)
- In the cargo area (5-door models)
If you do, the following situations may occur.
- The access key fob is mistakenly locked inside the vehicle.
- A false warning issue although no malfunction actually occurs.
- No warning issues even when any malfunction occurs.
Locking and Unlocking with “Keyless Access” Entry Function
When the access key fob is carried within the operating range, the doors, the fuel filler lid, the trunk (Legacy), and the rear gate (Outback/Subaru Outback Wilderness) can be locked/unlocked just by touching the door handle.
NOTE
The vehicle can also be locked/unlocked with the remote keyless entry system.
Operating ranges
Legacy
- Antennas
- Operating range (approximately 16 to 32 in (40 to 80 cm))
When the access key fob is within either of the operating ranges of the front doors, the LED indicator on the access key fob flashes. When the keyless access functions are disabled, the LED indicator does not flash unless a button on the access key fob is pressed.
NOTE
- If the access key fob is placed too close to the vehicle body, the keyless access functions may not operate properly. If they do not operate properly, repeat the operation from further away.
- If the access key fob is placed near the ground or in an elevated location from the ground, even if it is in the indicated operating range, the keyless access function may not operate properly.
- When the access key fob is within the operating range, it is possible for anyone, even someone who is not carrying the access key fob, to operate the keyless access function. Note that the keyless access function can be operated only by the door handle, door lock sensor, rear gate opener button, trunk opener button or rear lock button in the operating range in which the access key fob is detected.
- It is not possible to lock the doors and rear gate using the keyless access function when the access key fob is inside the vehicle. However, depending on the status of the access key fob and the environmental conditions, the access key fob may be locked inside the vehicle. Before locking the vehicle, make sure that you have the access key fob.
- When the battery of the access key fob is discharged, or when operating it 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), or while talking on a cell phone, the operating ranges may be reduced, or the keyless access function may not operate.
- The doors may lock or unlock when the car is being washed or exposed to a significant amount of water that contacts the door handle while the key fob is still in the operating range.
How to lock and unlock.
- Lock and unlock the doors.
- Unlock the trunk lid (sedan).
- Unlock and lock the rear gate (5-door models).
NOTE
- The trunk can be opened without the access key fob if all doors are unlocked. When you begin driving the vehicle, the trunk lid will lock automatically.
- It is not possible to lock the doors and rear gate using the keyless access function when the push-button ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
- If the door handle is gripped with a gloved hand, the door lock may not be released.
- If the door lock sensor is touched three times or more repeatedly, the system will ignore the sensor operation.
- When performing the locking procedure too quickly, locking may not have been completed. After performing the locking procedure, it is recommended to pull the REAR door handle to confirm that the doors have been locked.
- If any of the doors (or the rear gate/trunk lid) are not fully closed, It is possible to perform the following operations when you are carrying the access key fob.
the following will occur to alert you that the doors (or the rear gate/trunk lid) are not properly closed.
- an electronic chirp sounds five times.
- the hazard warning flashers flash five times.
- It is possible to lock the doors even when one of the doors is open. After performing the locking procedure, close the opened door or rear gate to lock it.
- Within 3 seconds after locking the doors and the rear gate using the keyless access function, it is not possible to unlock the doors and/or the rear gate using the keyless access function. When locking, be sure to carry the access key fob to prevent locking the access key fob in the vehicle.
- The setting of the hazard warning flasher operation can be changed by operating the center information display. Also, the setting of the hazard warning flasher operation can be changed by your SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer for details.
Locking with the door lock sensor
Door lock sensor
Carry the access key fob, close all doors including the rear gate (5-door models), and touch the door lock sensor on the door handle. All doors including the rear gate (5-door models) will be locked. Also, an electronic chirp will sound once and the hazard warning flashers will flash once.
NOTE
After touching the door lock sensor to lock all of the doors (including the rear gate), if you touch the door lock sensor once more to attempt the lock operation without first unlocking the doors, nothing will happen, even if the door lock sensor is touched. In this case, perform the unlocking operation once first. You can then touch the door lock sensor to lock the doors.
Locking with the rear lock button (Outback/Subaru Outback Wilderness)
Carry the access key fob, close all doors including the rear gate and press the rear lock button. All doors including the rear gate will be locked. Also, an electronic chirp will sound once and the hazard warning flashers will flash once.
Locking with the power rear gate lock button (Outback/Subaru Outback Wilderness – if equipped)
Carry the access key fob, and press the power rear gate lock button. It will close automatically, and the rear gate, all doors and the fuel filler lid will be locked. Also, the hazard warning flashers will flash once, and an electronic chirp will sound once.
Unlocking
- Carry the access key fob, and grip the following door handle.
- When the driver’s door handle is gripped, only the driver’s door and the fuel filler lid will be unlocked. Subaru Outback Wilderness, including the rear gate) and the fuel filler lid will be unlocked. Also, an electronic chirp will sound twice and the hazard warning flashers will flash twice.
Opening rear gate (Outback/ Subaru Outback Wilderness)
Rear gate opener button
Carry the access key fob, and press the rear gate opener button. Either only the rear gate will unlock, or all doors will unlock. Also, an electronic chirp will sound twice and the hazard warning flashers will flash twice.
Opening trunk(Legacy)
Trunk opener button
Carry the access key fob, and press the trunk opener button. The trunk will open. An electronic chirp will sound twice and the hazard warning flashers will flash twice.
NOTE
Under the following conditions, the trunk can be opened without the key fob.
- The trunk lock/unlock setting is set to on.
- All doors are unlocked.
The trunk lock/unlock setting can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer to change the setting.
Door unlock selection function
When the door is unlocked using the keyless access function, only the doors that were set can be unlocked. The settings can be changed with the following methods.
- The setting can be changed by operating the center information display.
- The setting can be changed by a SUBARU dealer.
Unlock Using PIN Code Access
FAQ
What is the Subaru Legacy 2023 Touring XT model?
The Subaru Legacy 2023 Touring XT model is a midsize sedan that comes with advanced features and technologies.
What is the keyless access system in the Touring XT model?
The keyless access system in the Touring XT model allows drivers to unlock and lock their car doors without using a physical key. Instead, drivers can use a small key fob that communicates with the car’s computer system.
How does the push-button start feature work in the Touring XT model?
The push-button start feature in the Touring XT model allows drivers to start their car with the touch of a button, without needing to insert a physical key into the ignition.
What is the remote engine start system in the Touring XT model?
The remote engine start system in the Touring XT model allows drivers to start their car from a distance using the key fob. This is a convenient feature that allows drivers to warm up or cool down their car before getting inside, depending on the weather conditions.
Can the key fob be used to perform other functions in the Touring XT model?
Yes, the key fob can be used to perform other functions in the Touring XT model, such as opening the trunk or sounding the car alarm.
Is the keyless access system standard in all Subaru Legacy 2023 models?
No, the keyless access system is not standard in all Subaru Legacy 2023 models. It is only available in select trim levels, such as the Touring XT model.
Can multiple key fobs be programmed to work with the same car?
Yes, multiple key fobs can be programmed to work with the same car, which is useful for households with multiple drivers.
What happens if the key fob battery dies in the Touring XT model?
If the key fob battery dies in the Touring XT model, drivers can still use a physical key to unlock and lock their car doors.
Can the Touring XT model be equipped with a keyless entry keypad?
No, the Touring XT model cannot be equipped with a keyless entry keypad.
Can the Touring XT model be started remotely using a smartphone app?
No, the Touring XT model cannot be started remotely using a smartphone app.
Does the Touring XT model have a traditional key ignition as a backup?
No, the Touring XT model does not have a traditional key ignition as a backup.
Can the Touring XT model be equipped with a remote start system that is compatible with a smartphone app?
No, the Touring XT model cannot be equipped with a remote start system that is compatible with a smartphone app.
How does the Touring XT model’s advanced keyless access system enhance convenience?
The Touring XT model’s advanced keyless access system enhances convenience by allowing drivers to unlock and lock their car doors without using a physical key.
What is the benefit of the Touring XT model’s remote engine start system?
The benefit of the Touring XT model’s remote engine start system is that it allows drivers to warm up or cool down their car before getting inside, depending on the weather conditions.
What other advanced features does the Touring XT model come with?
The Touring XT model comes with a range of advanced features, including a power moonroof, leather-trimmed upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, and a Harman Kardon premium audio system.
Useful Links
View Full User Guide: Subaru Legacy 2023 Touring XT User Guide
Download Manuals: https://www.subaru.com/owners/vehicle-resources/manuals.html
2024 Subaru Legacy Specs, Price, Features, Mileage (Brochure)