4-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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NOTICE
n To prevent back door closer malfunction
Do not apply excessive force to the power back door while the power back door closer is operating. Applying excessive force may
cause the power back door closer to malfunction.
n To prevent malfunction of the power back door
lMake sure that there is no ice
between the power back door and frame that would prevent
movement of the power back door. Operating the power back door when excessive load is present on the power back door may cause a malfunction.
lDo not apply excessive force to the power back door while the power back door is operating.
lTake care not to damage the sensors( installed on the right and left edges of the power back door) with a knife or other sharp object. If the sensor is disconnected, the power back door will not close automatically.
n Close & lock function
When closing the power back door using the close & lock function, a different buzzer than the normal one will sound before the
operation begins.
To check that the operation has started correctly, check that a different buzzer than the normal one
has sounded.
Additionally, when the power back door is fully closed and locked, operation signals will indicate that all of the doors have been locked.
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the operation signals have operated and that all of the doors are locked.
n Hands Free Power Back Door precautions( if equipped)
The kick sensor is located behind lower center part of the rear
bumper. Observe the following to
ensure that the Hands Free Power Back Door function operates properly:
lKeep the lower center part of
the rear bumper clean at all times.
If the lower center part of the rear bumper is dirty or covered with snow, the kick sensor may not operate. In this situation, clean off the dirt or snow, move the vehicle from the current position and then check if the kick sensor operates. If it does not operate, have the vehicle inspected by your SUBARU retailer.
lDo not apply coatings that have a rain clearing( hydrophilic)
effect, or other coatings, to the
lower center part of the rear bumper.
lDo not park the vehicle near objects that may move and contact the lower center part of the rear bumper, such as grass or
trees. If the vehicle has been parked for a while near objects that
may move and contact the lower center part of the rear bumper, such as grass or trees, the kick sensor may not operate. In this situation, move the vehicle from the current position and then check if the kick sensor operates. If it does not operate, have the vehicle inspected by your SUBARU retailer.
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Before driving