In case of emergency/If your vehicle is involved in an accident
! When the rear gate is stuck at the
fully open position or does not fully
close
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If the rear gate cannot be closed due to a
dead battery, etc., while the rear gate is
stopped midway, it can be closed by hand.
1. Gently close the rear gate by hand until
it reaches the half-shut position.
2. Operate the power rear gate to confirm
it is recovered.
& When the rear gate cannot be
opened
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Perform the procedure described in “Rear
gate (Outback) – if the rear gate cannot be
opened” F9-21.
& When the rear gate cannot be
closed
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CAUTION
. On areas which are not flat, such
as hills, do not conduct any of the
following actions. The rear gate
may close suddenly and hit
someone’s head, face or catch
fingers and body parts in it,
resulting in injury.
. Even while conducting the fol-
lowing actions on a flat surface,
be careful not to be injured by
getting caught in or hit by the rear
gate.
. When operating the power rear
gate manually, do not use exces-
sive force. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
. After closing the rear gate by the
following methods, we recom-
mend that you have the vehicle
checked at a SUBARU dealer.
If the rear gate cannot be closed due to a
dead battery, etc., while the rear gate is
stopped midway, it can be closed by hand.
1. Gently close the rear gate by hand until
it reaches the half-shut position.
2. Operate the power rear gate to confirm
it is recovered.
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If your vehicle is involved in
an accident
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& To restart the engine when
involved in an accident
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CAUTION
If your vehicle is involved in an
accident, be sure to inspect the
ground under the vehicle before
restarting the engine. If you find that
fuel has leaked on the ground, do
not try to restart the engine. The fuel
system has been damaged and is in
need of repair. Immediately contact
the nearest automotive service facil-
ity. We recommend that you consult
your SUBARU dealer.
Your vehicle has a fuel pump shut off
system. When the vehicle sustains an
impact in an accident, etc., the fuel pump
shut off system stops supplying the fuel in
order to minimize fuel leakage.
Perform the following procedures to restart
the engine after the system is activated.
Models without “keyless access with
push-button start system”:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”
or “ACC” position.
2. Restart the engine.
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