Passive Arming (Enter The Passive Mode)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Subaru Baja. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: When passive mode has been programmed, arming of the system is automatically accomplished without using the remote transmitter.
Note that in this mode, DOORS MUST BE LOCKED.

To enter the passive mode
1. Open the driver's door.
2. Remove the two clips fastening the front portion-of the side sill cover with a screwdriver.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Clips Fastening Front Portion-Of Side Sill Cover
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
3. Remove the side sill cover by pulling it up.
4. Connect the connector (A).
  
  Fig 2: Connecting Connector
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  CAUTION: Use extra care to the airbag system harnesses when setting the passive mode. Disconnection of connector could result in accidental inflation of airbag system.
  
  NOTE: To place the system in active mode, disconnect the connector (A).
5. Turn the ignition switch from LOCK to ON.
6. Install the side sill cover.
Arming the system
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
2. Turn the ignition switch from ON to LOCK, and remove the key from ignition switch.
  
  Fig 3: Turning Ignition Switch To ON
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
3. Open the door, and get out of the vehicle.
4. Before closing the doors, lock all doors with the inside door lock levers.
  
  Fig 4: Locking All Doors With Inside Door Lock Levers
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
5. Close the doors. The system will automatically arm after one minute.
  NOTE: In the passive mode, the system can also be armed with the remote transmitter or with the power door locking switches. If the remote transmitter or power door lock switch is used to lock the vehicle, arming will take place immediately regardless of whether or not the passive mode has been selected.
  
  CAUTION: In passive mode, the system will automatically activate the alarm but WILL NOT automatically lock the doors. In order to lock the doors, you must either lock them as indicated in step 4) above or with the key once they have been closed. Failure to lock the doors manually will result in a higher security risk.
Disarming the system
To disarm the system, briefly press the UNLOCK/DISARM button on keyless transmitter.
Tripped sensor identification
If an electronic chirp sounds four times and the turn signal lights blink four times when you disarm the system, this indicates that the alarm was triggered. The number of times the indicator light blinks indicates what sensor caused the alarm condition.