Subaru Forester Manuals 2025 Forester eBOXER Hybrid Premier Owner's Manual | Page 162

158 KEYS AND DOORS
1. Close the door.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the“ ON” position.
3. Open the window completely and then press and hold down the power window switch for approximately 1 second.
4. Close the window completely and then pull and hold the power window switch for approximately 1 second.
2-8. POWER REAR GATE s02au
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 extremely careful to prevent anyone’ s fingers, arms, neck, head or 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 by 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 remain in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child operating the power rear gate.
. The driver should be aware of and pay careful attention to his / her responsibilities.
. Use the power rear gate only when the area around the rear gate is clearly visible and when you have checked that there is no danger of people being caught in the gate.
. To prevent dangerous exhaust gas from entering the vehicle, always keep the rear gate closed while the engine is running.