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Trunk Lid ( Legacy )
2-9 . Trunk Lid ( Legacy )
WARNING
. To prevent dangerous exhaust gas from entering the vehicle , always keep the trunk lid closed while the engine is running .
. Check that the trunk is completely closed before driving . If it is not , it may suddenly open , which could lead to an accident .
. Help prevent children , adults or animals from locking themselves in the trunk . On hot or sunny days , the temperature in the trunk could quickly become high enough to cause death or serious heat-related injuries including brain damage to anyone locked inside , particularly for small children .
. When leaving the vehicle , close all windows and lock all doors . Also make certain that the trunk is closed .
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CAUTION
. Be extremely careful not to catch fingers or other objects when closing the trunk lid .
. Before opening and closing the trunk , carefully check your surroundings to make sure it will not strike any people or objects .
. When loading and unloading cargo , be careful not to come in contact with the hot engine exhaust gas or the exhaust pipe , because they could burn you .
. Be careful when opening the trunk in a strong wind . The trunk lid could open or close suddenly and cause injuries .
. Make sure that the trunk is completely open when using it . If it is not , the trunk lid may suddenly drop and cause serious injury .
. Remove snow and ice from the trunk lid before opening it . Not doing so could cause the trunk lid to fall after it is opened .
. Do not push the trunk lid forcibly to close it . It could deform the metal .
. Under the following conditions ,
the trunk lid may close unexpectedly , striking people or objects in its path :
– Parking on a slope , with the rear of the vehicle lower than its front . In this case , make sure the trunk lid is fully open and secure before loading or unloading cargo .
– Installing parts or accessories that place excess weight on the trunk lid . Install only genuine SUBARU parts and accessories .
– Loading baggage or other heavy items by throwing or otherwise forcefully loading them into the trunk . Always load cargo with care .
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The trunk lid can be opened using the keyless access function or remote keyless entry system . For details , refer to the following section .
. For models with “ keyless access with push-button start system ”, refer to “ Opening trunk ( Legacy )” FP126 , or “ Opening the Trunk Lid ( Legacy )” FP137 .