Subaru Forester Manuals 2017 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 148

Keys and doors/Moonroof ! Rear gate drop prevention function If, while fully opened via the power rear gate function, the rear gate is lowered by the weight of snow and such, an electronic chirp will sound and the rear gate will close automatically. NOTE 1) Touch sensor Touch sensors are attached on the left and right edges of the rear gate. If the touch sensors detect fingers, baggage, etc. while closing by the power rear gate function, an electronic chirp will sounds 3 times and the rear gate will open automatically. NOTE When the rear gate is opened using the reverse function, it will be opened fully or to the height registered in the memory function. . If there is snow on the rear gate, only use the power rear gate function after removing the snow. . If you close the rear gate manually just after the rear gate is fully opened using the power rear gate function, the rear gate drop prevention function will operate to close the rear gate automatically. In this case, this is not a malfunction. 2-45 Moonroof (if equipped) WARNING Never let anyone’s hands, arms, head or any objects protrude from the moonroof. A person could be seriously injured if any of the following conditions occur. . The vehicle stops suddenly. . The vehicle turns sharply. . The vehicle is involved in an accident. . Body parts protruding from the vehicle are struck by outside objects. To avoid serious personal injury caused by entrapment, always conform to the following instructions without exception. . Before closing the moonroof, make sure that no one’s hands, arms, head or other objects will be accidentally caught in the moonroof. . Always carry the key when you leave the vehicle for safety reasons and never allow an unattended child to remain in the – CONTINUED –