OWNER'S MANUAL - Page 89

For 2012 IMPREZA.

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2-2 Keys and doors
Keys
1) Master key
2) Submaster key
3) Sub key
4) Key number plate
Three types of keys are provided for your
vehicle.
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. Refer to Key replacement F2-3.
Immobilizer
CAUTION
FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party re-
sponsible for compliance could void
the users authority to operate the
equipment.
The immobilizer system is designed to
prevent an una uthorized pe rson from
starting the engine. Only keys registered
with your vehicles immobilizer system can
be used to operate your vehicle. Even if
an unregistered key fits into the ignition
switch and can be turned to the START
position, the engine will automatically stop
after several seconds.
Each immobilizer key contains a trans-
ponder in which the keys ID code is
stored. When a key is inserted into the
ignition switch and turned to the ON
position, the transponder transmits the
keys ID code to the immobilizer systems
receiver. If the transmitted ID code
matches the ID code registered in the
immobilizer system, the system allows the
engine to be started. Since the ID code is
transmitted and acted upon almost in-
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