Subaru Legacy 2023 Unlock Using PIN Code Access Touring XT

A novel and safe PIN code access option is available on the 2023 Subaru Legacy Touring XT, adding to the car’s ease and security. With the help of this sophisticated system, owners may enter and even lock their automobile with a customized, programmable PIN code. This makes keyless entry a realistic choice in scenarios where carrying a key is not practicable. The infotainment system of the car can be used to modify the PIN code system, which makes it easy to set up and guarantees a user-friendly experience. The Subaru Legacy Touring XT is now both more accessible and safe thanks to the PIN code feature, which is integrated into the general security architecture of the car and adds an additional layer of protection against illegal entry. This feature, which provides the driver with convenience and peace of mind, is an example of Subaru’s dedication to integrating state-of-the-art technology into their cars.

2024 Subaru Legacy Specs, Price, Features, Mileage (Brochure)

Unlock Using PIN Code Access Touring

Trunk opener button (sedan)

While all doors (for Outback/Subaru Outback Wilderness, including the rear gate) are locked, you can unlock the doors (including the rear gate) without a key by performing the following procedure.

• Legacy: press the trunk opener button
• Outback/Subaru Outback Wilderness: press the rear lock button

NOTE
PIN Code Access will be helpful if the key fob is accidentally left in the vehicle. It is recommended that a 5-digit security code (PIN code) be registered.

Registration for a PIN code

Steps		Operation	Time from the previous step
1		Turn off the ignition switch.	—
2		Close all doors (including trunk/rear gate).	—
3		Press and hold the “” button on the access key fob, then press and hold the trunk opener button (Legacy)/rear lock button (Outback/Subaru Outback Wilderness) until a chirp sounds intermittent.	—
4		Press the “” button on the access key fob.	Within 30 seconds
		Input the PIN code using the trunk opener button (Legacy)/rear lock button (Outback/Subaru Outback Wilderness) within 30 seconds after the chirp sound of step 4. For example, to register “32468” as the PIN code, perform the following procedure.	Within 30 seconds
5	(1)	Press the button three times.
	(2)	After a chirp sounds once, press the button twice.
	(3)	After a chirp sounds once, press the button four times.
	(4)	After a chirp sounds once, press the button six times.
	(5)	After a chirp sounds once, press the button eight times.
6		Perform step 5 again within approximately 30 seconds after the chirp starts sounding intermittently.	—
7		All doors will be unlocked and locked. Then the PIN code will be registered.	—

NOTE
Press the button within 30 seconds of step 6 to end the preparation mode and move on to the registration stage. Unless the “ ” button is pressed within 30 seconds after step 6, the PIN code registration will be canceled.

NOTE

• Press the trunk opener button/rear lock button ten times to enter “0”.
• Change the PIN code frequently to protect your vehicle from theft.
• If you have lent your vehicle to another person, confirm that the PIN code has not been changed or deleted. If the PIN code has been changed or deleted, reregister a new PIN code.
• If you make an error during the registration procedure, press the “ ” or “ ” button on the access key fob. Then start over from step 1.
• To protect your vehicle from theft, you cannot register “00000” to “99999” or “12345” as a PIN code.
• Do not register your vehicle license plate number or simple numbers such as “11122” or “12121” as a PIN code. Doing so will increase the risk of vehicle theft.
• When you try to register “22222”, the registered PIN code will be deleted. You cannot unlock the doors by PIN Code Access until a new code is registered. . After registering a new PIN code, make sure that you can unlock the doors using the PIN code.
• The PIN code cannot be deleted while the keyless access function is disabled by operating the access key fob.
• Reregister the PIN code in the following case.
  • When you forget the PIN code
  • When you want to change the PIN code

Unlocking
Perform steps 1 to 5 described in “Registration for a PIN code”.

NOTE

• You cannot unlock by PIN Code Access in the following cases.
• When the access key fob is within the operating ranges
• When the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position
• If you make an operation error during the unlocking procedure, start over with the unlocking procedure after waiting for 5 seconds or longer.
• To protect your vehicle from theft, a buzzer will sound if incorrect PIN codes are entered five times continuously. If this occurs, you cannot unlock the doors by PIN Code Access for 5 minutes.

Power saving function
The keyless access function will be disabled in the following cases to protect the access key fob battery and the vehicle battery.

• Case 1: When the keyless access function and the remote keyless entry system have not been used for 2 weeks or longer while all doors are locked. Operate one of the following items to recover the keyless access function:
  • Unlock the doors by operating any procedure other than gripping the front
  • Lock the doors.
  • Open a door and then close it.

• Case 2: When the access key fob has been left in the operating range for 10 minutes or longer while all doors are locked.
  Operate one of the following items to recover the keyless access function:
  • Unlock the doors by gripping the door handle.
  • Unlock the doors by pressing the rear gate opener button.
  • Lock the doors by touching the door lock sensor.
  • Lock or unlock the doors by using the remote keyless entry system.
  • Lock or unlock the doors by using the power door locking switch.
  • Open either of the front doors.

Power saving function of access key fob
This function stops the access key fob from receiving signals and helps minimize the battery consumption of the access key fob.

1. Press the “ ” button twice while holding the “ ” button.
   
2. Confirm that the LED indicator blinks 4 times to notify that the setting is complete. When the access key fob is in the power save mode, the keyless access function and push-button start system will not be available. To cancel the power save mode, press one of the buttons on the access key fob.

Disabling the keyless access function
If you have an implanted pacemaker or an implanted defibrillator, perform the procedure “By operating the driver’s door” to disable the keyless access function the operation of an implanted pacemaker or implanted defibrillator may be affected by the radio waves from the transmitter antenna. When the vehicle is not going to be used for a long time, or when you choose not to use the keyless access function, the keyless access function can be disabled.

NOTE

• The locking and unlocking function by the remote keyless entry system is not disabled.
• To start the engine while the functions are disabled, perform the procedure described in “Starting engine”

Disabling functions

By operating the access key fob
To disable the keyless access function by operating the access key fob, register a PIN code for PIN Code Access.

1. Open the driver’s door.
2. Rotate the lock lever toward the lock position.
   
3. Press and hold the button and button on the access key fob simultaneously for more than 5 seconds.
4. A chirping sound will be heard, and the function will be disabled.

By operating the driver’s door
To disable the keyless access function by operating the driver’s door, perform the following procedures.

Steps	Operation	Time	Status
1	Sit in the driver’s seat, and close the door.	—	Close
2	Push “” on the power door locking switch.	—	Close
3	Open the driver’s door.	Within 5 sec.	Close?Open
4	Push “” on the power door locking switch twice.	Within 5 sec.	Open
5	Close and open the driver’s door twice.	Within 10 sec.	Open? Close? Open? Close? Open
6	Push “ ” on the power door locking switch twice while the door is open.	Within 10 sec.	Open
7	Close and open the driver’s door once.	Within 10 sec.	Open?Close?Open
8	Close the door.	Within 5 sec.	Open? Close

A chirping sound will be heard, and the functions will be disabled.

NOTE
In steps 4 and 6, press the power door locking switch slowly. If the switch is pressed quickly, the functions may not be disabled.

Enabling functions
When the procedure to disable the functions is performed again, a chirping sound will be heard, and the functions are enabled.

NOTE

• The keyless access function will be enabled only if you perform the procedure, in the same manner, you disabled the function (for example, when disabling by operating the driver’s door, the function will not be enabled even if you operate the access key fob).
• Press the push-button ignition switch if you do not know the procedure by which the keyless access function was disabled.
• When disabling by operating the driver’s door: A chirp will not be heard.
• When disabling by operating the access key fob: A chirp will be heard.

Selecting the audible signal operation
Using an electronic chirp, the system will give you an audible signal when the doors are locked or unlocked. If desired, you can turn the audible signal off by operating the center information display. Furthermore, the volume setting of the audible signal can also be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer for details.

Warning chimes and warning indicator
The warning chime and the access key warning indicator serve the following purposes:

• To minimize the improper operation of the keyless access with a push-button start system
• To protect your vehicle from theft For details, refer to “Warning chimes and warning indicator of the keyless access with push-button start system”.

Replacing the access key fob
Access key fobs can be replaced at SUBARU dealers. For more details, contact a SUBARU dealer.

Certification for keyless access with a push-button start system

• U.S.-spec. models

FCC ID: HYQ14AHK
FCC ID: Y8PFJ16-1
FCC ID: Y8PSSPIMB02

CAUTION

FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1.  This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation

NOTE
This device contains license-exempt transmitters) revert X Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause inter NOTE This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSS. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. reference. (2) This device must accept any interference, Including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Immobilizer
The immobilizer system is designed to prevent an unauthorized person from starting the engine. Only keys registered with your vehicle’s immobilizer system can be used to operate your vehicle. If engine start is attempted with an unregistered access key fob or key, the engine will not start. Even if the engine does start, it will stop after a few seconds. This system, however, is not a 100% anti-theft guarantee.

CAUTION

• Do not place the key under direct sunlight or anywhere it may become hot.
• Do not get the key wet. If the key gets wet, wipe it dry with a cloth immediately.
• Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

NOTE

• To protect your vehicle from theft, please pay close attention to the following security precautions:
• Never leave your vehicle unattended with its keys inside.
• Before leaving your vehicle, close all windows and the moonroof, and lock the doors, trunk (sedan), and rear gate (5-door models).
• Do not leave spare keys or any record of your key number in the vehicle.
• The vehicle has a maintenance-free type immobilizer system.

Key replacement
Your key number plate will be required if you ever need a replacement key made. Any new key must be registered for use with your vehicle’s immobilizer system before it can be used. The maximum number of keys that can be registered for use with one vehicle is as follows.

• Four (models without “keyless access with push-button start system”)
• Seven (models with “keyless access with push-button start system”) One key that has already been registered is required in order to register a new key.
• Seven (models with “keyless access with push-button start system”) One key that has already been registered is required in order to register a new key.

NOTE
If you lose a key, the lost key’s ID code still remains in the memory of the vehicle’s immobilizer system. For security reasons, the lost key’s ID code should be erased from the memory. To erase the lost key’s ID code, all keys that will be used are required. For details about new key registration and erasing the lost key’s ID code, contact your SUBARU dealer.

Certification for immobilizer system

• For models with “keyless access with push-button start system”:
• For models without “keyless access with push-button start system”:
  • U.S.-spec. models
  • FCC ID: Y8PFJ18-3

CAUTION FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE
This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference; and
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

FAQ

 

Useful Link

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)