Sorted!
Subaru customer services came back.
to the right of the steering wheel is a pull down panel with a keypad.
switch ignition on, press 7 on the keypad and switch ignition off within 5 seconds.
I got it wrong first time, but second time it worked? Result!
Brack, thanks your suggestion,,, i’ve Left a note for Subaru Cust services... my dealer is relatively new to the franchise so I wouldn’t expect him to know all the wrinkles... yet! 😃
Thanks for the replies... I don’t use the key fob to open the car, fingers behind the handle does that, there is no option on the OEM satnav to change the locking, maybe it’s a US option only?
Down to the dealer I think!
Is there a way to (1) stop the auto locking of the doors and (2) open all doors at once on my keyless locking/unlocking 2018 Forester?
i find it very annoying that I have to unlock passenger doors from inside after I have opened the drivers door!