Subaru Forester Manuals 2016 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 501

In case of emergency/Power rear gate – if power rear gate does not operate properly Power rear gate - if power rear gate does not operate properly & When the power rear gate is deactivated NOTE Models without power rear gate Models with power rear gate 3. To open the rear gate, turn the lever to the right position using a flat-head screwdriver or a similar tool. . After deactivating automatic opening and closing, the rear gate may open or close automatically, moving little by little. This movement is to prevent the rear gate from quickly opening and closing and it will continue for approximately 15 seconds but it is not a malfunction. . While the power rear gate is temporarily deactivated, if it is struck by body parts or objects and sustains a strong impact, the temporary deactivation may be canceled. The purpose of this is to absorb the impact of the collision and it is not a malfunction. In this case, the rear gate will not open or close automatically. If the power rear gate senses a malfunction, an electronic chirp will sound and automatic opening and closing will be deactivated. The rear gate will automatically open or close depending on the degree it is open to at this time. 9-19 In order for the rear gate to open and close automatically, carry out the following operation. If the rear gate does not open and close automatically after carrying out this operation, we recommend that you have the vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer. ! When the rear gate is closed 1. Press and hold the rear gate opener button. If the rear gate does not open, perform the procedure described in “Rear gate – if the rear gate cannot be opened” F9-18. 2. Gently close the rear gate by hand until it reaches the half-shut position. 3. Press and hold either of the power rear gate buttons. – CONTINUED –