Subaru Forester Manuals 2017 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 141

2-38 Keys and doors/Rear gate & Initialization of power window If the vehicle’s battery is disconnected due to situations such as battery or fuse replacement, the following functions will be deactivated. . One-touch auto up/down function . Anti-entrapment function Initialize the power window using the following procedure to reactivate these functions. 1. Close the driver’s door. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position. 3. Open the driver’s side window halfway by pushing down the power window switch. 4. Pull up the power window switch and close the window completely. Continue pulling up the switch for approximately 1 second after the window is closed completely. 5. Open the driver’s side window completely by fully pushing down the power windows switch. Rear gate & Manual rear gate (if equipped) The rear gate can be locked and unlocked using any of the following systems. . Power door locking switch: Refer to “Power door locking switches” F2-8. . Keyless access with the push-button start system (if equipped): Refer to “Keyless access with push-button start system” F2-9. . Remote keyless entry system: Refer to “Remote keyless entry system” F2-21. 2. Press and hold the rear gate opener button. The rear gate will open slightly. 3. Hold the rear gate and lift it up slowly. NOTE If the rear gate cannot be unlocked due to a discharged vehicle battery, a malfunction in the door locking/unlocking system or other causes, you can unlock it by manually operating the rear gate lock release lever. For the procedure, refer to “Rear gate – if the rear gate cannot be opened” F9-18. To close: To open: Rear gate opener button 1. Unlock the rear gate. Lower the rear gate slowly and push down firmly until the latch engages. The rear gate can be lowered easily if you pull it down holding the recessed grip.