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Rear Gate ( Outback / Subaru Outback Wilderness )
However , the rear gate may open or close depending on the rear gate height when automatic operation is ceased . Be careful that the rear gate does not hit anyone ’ s head or face , etc . and that fingers and baggage , etc . are not caught in it .
. Take care not to damage the touch sensors . Otherwise , the reverse function may cease to operate .
If , while opening or closing using power rear gate , the rear gate catches persons or baggage or hits an obstacle , an electronic chirp will sound 3 times and the rear gate will operate as follows .
When opening the rear gate : The rear gate will automatically close .
When closing the rear gate : The rear gate will automatically open .
1 ) Touch sensor
Touch sensors are attached on the left and right edges of the rear gate . If the touch sensors detect fingers , baggage , etc . while closing by the power rear gate function , an electronic chirp will sounds 3 times and the rear gate will open automatically .
NOTE
When the rear gate is opened using the reverse function , it will be opened fully or to the height registered in the memory function .
! Rear gate drop prevention function s02aj0104
If , while fully opened via the power rear gate function , the rear gate is lowered by the weight of snow and such , an electronic chirp will sound and the rear gate drop prevention function will apply braking to the rear gate so that it prevents a rapid closure of the rear gate .
NOTE
. If there is snow on the rear gate , only use the power rear gate function after removing the snow . . If you close the rear gate manually just after the rear gate is fully opened using the power rear gate function , the rear gate drop prevention function will detect a rapid closure of the rear gate and apply braking to the rear gate . In this case , this is not a malfunction .
! Selecting audible signal operation s02aj0109
Using an electronic chirp , the power rear gate will give you an audible signal before starting its operation . If desired , the audible signal can be turned off by a SUBARU dealer . Consult your SUBARU dealer for details .
For models with “ keyless access with push-button start system ”, you can also turn the audible signal off by operating the center information display . For details , refer to “ Car settings ” FP226 .
The ON / OFF setting of the audible signal also works as the audible signal settings