Subaru Forester Manuals 2024 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 151

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procedure , refer to “ Rear gate – if the rear gate cannot be opened ” FP441 .
To close :
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 handle .
WARNING
. To prevent dangerous exhaust gas from entering the vehicle , always keep the rear gate closed while the engine is running .
. Do not attempt to shut the rear gate while holding the handle .
. Do not close the rear gate by pulling the handle from inside the cargo space . There is a danger of your hand being caught and injured .
CAUTION
. Do not jam a plastic bag in or place cellophane tape on the rear gate stays or scratch the stays while loading or unloading cargo . Doing so could cause leakage of gas from the stays , which may result in their inability to hold the rear gate open .
. Be careful not to hit your head or face on the rear gate when opening or closing the rear gate and when loading or unloading cargo .
& Power rear gate ( if equipped )
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WARNING
. When operating the power rear gate , observe the following precautions . Ignoring the precautions may result in an injury ( e . g ., anyone ’ s body is hit against the rear gate or is caught in the rear gate , etc .)
– Make sure there are no people around the rear gate .
– Never let anyone get close to the rear gate .
. When closing the rear gate , be sure to prevent anyone ’ s body parts or any other objects from being caught in the rear gate .
Otherwise , serious personal injury may be caused by entrapment .
. After opening the rear gate on a slope using the power rear gate feature , the rear gate may close . Make sure that the rear gate has stopped completely after opening it .
. When leaving the vehicle , always carry the key for safety and never allow an unattended child to
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