Subaru Forester Manuals 2013 Forester Owner’s Manual | Page 332

9-18 In case of emergency distances, transport your vehicle on a flat-bed truck. Rear gate – if the rear gate cannot be opened In the event that you cannot open the rear gate by operating the rear gate opener button, you can open it from inside the cargo area. 1. Remove the access cover at the bottom-center of the rear gate trim. 2. Locate the rear gate open lever behind the rear gate trim panel. CAUTION Never operate the rear gate open lever with fingers because doing so may cause an injury. Always use a flat-head screwdriver or a similar tool. 3. Slide the lever to the right position using a flat-head screwdriver to open the rear gate.