Subaru Ascent Manuals 2025 Ascent Owner's Manual | Page 159

Rear gate 153
. Rear gate opener button
. Power rear gate button on the inside edge of the rear gate
If you press the power rear gate button again, the rear gate will close. You can open the rear gate by pressing the power rear gate button briefly while the rear gate is being closed.
NOTE
The rear gate cannot be paused when it is in the approximately 2 in( 5 cm) range from the fully closed position. The system will ignore any button operation and the rear gate will continue to open.
To close the rear gate:
Briefly press either of the following buttons.
. Rear gate opener button
. Power rear gate button on the inside edge of the rear gate
If you press the power rear gate button again, the rear gate will open.
To lock the doors using the power rear gate lock button:
Carry the access key fob, and press the power rear gate lock button. All doors, the rear gate and the fuel filler lid are locked, and the rear gate will be closed. Also, the hazard warning flashers will flash once, and an electronic chirp will sound once.
NOTE
. By pushing the power rear gate lock button for more than 2 seconds, all doors are locked, however, the auto door closing function of the rear gate will be canceled.
. If any of the doors is not fully closed, the outside warning chime sounds five times to alert you that the doors are not properly closed.
! Manual operation
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To open the rear gate:
Lift up the rear gate, when the rear gate is at the midway position. The rear gate will open automatically.
To close the rear gate:
Pull down the rear gate when the rear gate is opened. The rear gate will close automatically.
NOTE
. If the rear gate is moved slowly, it may not operate automatically open or close.
. When leaving the vehicle, make sure that all doors and the rear gate are completely locked.
! Memory function
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The preferred rear gate height can be registered.
! Registration of the rear gate height
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To register the rear gate height, perform the following procedures.
1. Open the rear gate and stop it at the preferable height.
Keys and doors
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