Subaru Forester Manuals 2025 Forester eBOXER Hybrid Premier Owner's Manual | Page 164

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KEYS AND DOORS
. If you try to open the rear gate using the power rear gate function immediately after closing the rear gate using the power rear gate function, an electronic chirp will sound and the rear gate will not open. Wait for a while before trying to open the rear gate via the power rear gate function.
. If either of the operating conditions has not been satisfied while operating the power rear gate, an electronic chirp will sound and the power rear gate will be deactivated. In this case, the rear gate may stop opening or closing suddenly.
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. The rear gate cannot be paused when it is in the approximately 2 in( 5 cm) range from the fully closed position. The system will ignore any button operation and the rear gate will continue to open.
. The rear gate will remain unlocked even after closing it. Always lock the rear gate when leaving the vehicle.
. If you cannot open / close the rear gate by performing the operation described here, a short electronic chirp will sound three times( beep, beep, beep). In this case, perform the initialization of the power rear gate. Refer to“ Initialization of Power Rear Gate” FP167.
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Power rear gate button on the instrument panel
Power rear gate button on the access key fob
Opening the rear gate:
Press and hold the power rear gate button when the rear gate is closed.
An electronic chirp and the hazard warning flashers will operate as follows:
. When operating the power rear gate button on the instrument panel: sounds and flashes twice.
. When operating the power rear gate button on the access key fob: sounds and flashes four times.
The rear gate will open automatically.