Subaru Legacy Manuals 2023 Legacy Owner's Manual | Page 164

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Rear Gate ( Outback / Subaru Outback Wilderness )
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Power rear gate button on the instrument panel
Power rear gate button on the access key fob
To open the rear gate :
Press and hold the power rear gate button when the rear gate is closed . The rear gate will open automatically . Then 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 .
NOTE
. If you cannot open the rear gate by operating the power rear gate button on the instrument panel , then it may be locked by using the keyless access function or the remote keyless entry system . Unlock the doors using the keyless access function or the remote keyless entry system before pressing the power rear gate button again . . The factory setting ( default setting ) of the operation for the “ ” button on the access key fob or the transmitter is pressing and holding . This setting can be changed to non-operation or pressing twice at SUBARU dealers . For more details , contact a SUBARU dealer .
To pause the opening rear gate :
Briefly press the power rear gate button while the rear gate is being opened . Then an electronic chirp will sound twice and the hazard warning flashers will flash twice .
If you press the power rear gate button again , the rear gate will close .
You can open the rear gate by pressing the power rear gate button briefly while the rear gate is being closed .