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In case of emergency/Power rear gate – if power rear gate does not operate properly
a flat-head screwdriver or a similar tool.
Then the rear gate will open.
close automatically after carrying out this
operation, we recommend that you have
the vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer.
Power rear gate – if power
rear gate does not operate
properly
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& When the power rear gate is
deactivated
! When the rear gate is closed
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CAUTION
When operating the power rear gate
manually, do not use excessive
force. Doing so may cause a mal-
function.
NOTE
While the power rear gate is temporarily
deactivated, if it is struck by body parts
or objects and sustains a strong im-
pact, the temporary deactivation may
be canceled. The purpose of this is to
absorb the impact of the collision and it
is not a malfunction. In this case, the
rear gate will not open or close auto-
matically.
If the power rear gate senses a malfunc-
tion, an electronic chirp will sound and the
rear gate will stop opening or closing.
In order for the rear gate to open and close
automatically, carry out the following op-
eration. If the rear gate does not open and
1. Press and hold the rear gate opener
button. If the rear gate does not open,
perform the procedure described in “Rear
gate (Outback) – if the rear gate cannot be
opened” F9-21.
2. Gently close the rear gate by hand until
it reaches the half-shut position.
3. Operate the power rear gate to confirm
it is recovered.