Valet Mode, AKA: Why Matt's lights don't blink with the remote - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Dean · 2006-05-04, 10:28 PM

Page 2-17 of the 2004 owners manual...

Blah blah blah... "To exit valet mode, open the drivers door and keep the 'UNLCK/DISARM' button pressed for mor than 2 secconds. The indicator will stop flashing"

P.S. Have you calibrated your compass lately?

Extra Credit Question: What compass zone are we in?

MattR · 2006-05-05, 05:49 AM

Nice, No , 7

qksubi · 2006-05-05, 09:29 AM

To get mine out of valet mode I have to straddle the wing while pressing the unlock button and open and close the hood 6 times in three seconds

thats for mike k

qksubi · 2006-05-05, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Dean

Page 2-17 of the 2004 owners manual...

Blah blah blah... "To exit valet mode, open the drivers door and keep the 'UNLCK/DISARM' button pressed for mor than 2 secconds. The indicator will stop flashing"

P.S. Have you calibrated your compass lately?

Extra Credit Question: What compass zone are we in?

We are zone 4 for the win

Dean · 2006-05-05, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by qksubi

We are zone 4 for the win

You are correct sir.. did you know it, or have to look it up?

And based on your description, I have no interest watching you switch your car into valet mode.

Nick Koan · 2006-05-05, 10:21 AM

Did the seatbelt trick work for you Eric?

Some people say it resets easily, and doesn't always stick.

qksubi · 2006-05-05, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Dean

You are correct sir.. did you know it, or have to look it up?

And based on your description, I have no interest watching you switch your car into valet mode.

I found this out when I drove it So Cal and it was not working so great and found it was set from the factory zone 3

Nick Koan · 2006-05-05, 10:25 AM

How do you change the zone? Or do I even want to know (the instructions tell you to open all four doors 3 times in 10 seconds, sit down, buckle in and do a chinese fire drill and depending whoever buckles their seatbelt first determines the zone)

JonnydaJibba · 2006-05-05, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Dean

You are correct sir.. did you know it, or have to look it up?

And based on your description, I have no interest watching you switch your car into valet mode.

are you joking? I'd watch that any day!

Dean · 2006-05-05, 10:40 AM

Hold the right button for three seconds. Zone should be displayed. Tap the right button until the desired zone is displyed. wait until it goes away.

For even more accuracy, you can calibrate it after selecting the zone. I'm not sure, but I think that is hold the left switch for 3 seconds and CAL is displayed. Drive in very slow circles (2-3) with as many electric/electronic accesories turned off in the middle of an empty flat parking lot until it returns to displaying the compas heading.

MPREZIV · 2006-05-05, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean

Hold the right button for three seconds. Zone should be displayed. Tap the right button until the desired zone is displyed. wait until it goes away.

For even more accuracy, you can calibrate it after selecting the zone. I'm not sure, but I think that is hold the left switch for 3 seconds and CAL is displayed. Drive in very slow circles (2-3) with as many electric/electronic accesories turned off in the middle of an empty flat parking lot until it returns to displaying the compas heading.

That's right for most cars. People look at you funny when they find you in a church parking lot driving in little circles in a brand new Maxima. (from experience

)

cody · 2006-05-05, 12:26 PM

There's a button inside cylindar 3 to set the compass zone.

sperry · 2006-05-05, 12:27 PM

Man, you guys must have the cheap-o mirrors. To calibrate mine, and to set the zone, you plug it in and drive in a circle, and it figures it out.

2006-05-04, 10:28 PM	#1
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Valet Mode, AKA: Why Matt's lights don't blink with the remote Page 2-17 of the 2004 owners manual... Blah blah blah... "To exit valet mode, open the drivers door and keep the 'UNLCK/DISARM' button pressed for mor than 2 secconds. The indicator will stop flashing" P.S. Have you calibrated your compass lately? Extra Credit Question: What compass zone are we in? __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids... Last edited by Dean; 2006-05-04 at 10:31 PM.

2006-05-05, 10:21 AM	#6
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Did the seatbelt trick work for you Eric? Some people say it resets easily, and doesn't always stick. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2006-05-05, 10:25 AM	#8
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	How do you change the zone? Or do I even want to know (the instructions tell you to open all four doors 3 times in 10 seconds, sit down, buckle in and do a chinese fire drill and depending whoever buckles their seatbelt first determines the zone) __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2006-05-05, 10:40 AM	#10
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Hold the right button for three seconds. Zone should be displayed. Tap the right button until the desired zone is displyed. wait until it goes away. For even more accuracy, you can calibrate it after selecting the zone. I'm not sure, but I think that is hold the left switch for 3 seconds and CAL is displayed. Drive in very slow circles (2-3) with as many electric/electronic accesories turned off in the middle of an empty flat parking lot until it returns to displaying the compas heading. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2006-05-05, 12:26 PM	#12
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	There's a button inside cylindar 3 to set the compass zone. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2006-05-05, 05:49 AM	#2
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Nice, No , 7

2006-05-05, 09:29 AM	#3
qksubi Assault Mechanic Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 996 Car: 13 Sti Hatch Satin white Class: TBSP/TT-2 Aim for the EYES!	To get mine out of valet mode I have to straddle the wing while pressing the unlock button and open and close the hood 6 times in three seconds thats for mike k

2006-05-05, 12:27 PM	#13
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Man, you guys must have the cheap-o mirrors. To calibrate mine, and to set the zone, you plug it in and drive in a circle, and it figures it out. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?