Subaru Legacy Manuals 2023 Legacy Owner's Manual | Page 169

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for the “ remote keyless entry system ” and the “ keyless access with push-button start system ”. However , for the electronic chirp such as that caused by “ Reverse function ” FP159 or “ Rear gate drop prevention function ” FP160 , it cannot be set as nonoperational .
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If the power rear gate detects some abnormality while operating , an electronic chirp will sound and the power rear gate operation will be automatically stopped in either opening or closing position . In this case , the system needs to be initialized in the following order to restart the function properly .
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1 . Keep pressing the rear gate opener button until it is unlocked ( for approximately 5 seconds ) and lift up the rear gate .
2 . Pull down the rear gate until it starts to close automatically . The system will be initialized once the gate is fully closed .
3 . Operate the power rear gate and check that the function operates properly .
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1 . Pull down the rear gate until it starts to close automatically . The system will be initialized once the gate is fully closed .
If the rear gate will not close completely , keep pressing the rear gate opener button for approximately 5 seconds and pull down the rear gate .
2 . Operate the power rear gate and check that the function operates properly .
CAUTION
If the power rear gate function does not operate properly , have your vehicle checked by a SUBARU dealer .
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The Hands-free Power Rear Gate function enables the rear gate to be opened
automatically by holding a hand over the rear emblem .
This function can be deactivated using the Hands-free Power Rear Gate off switch . Refer to “ Hands-free Power Rear Gate off switch ” FP163 .
CAUTION
. Do not remove the rear emblem or decorate it or the area around it . Doing so could lead to a malfunction of the Hands-free Power Rear Gate function .
. Be careful of the Hands-free Power Rear Gate if an access key fob is placed near the vehicle . If a person or physical object comes in close proximity to the rear emblem , the Hands-free Power Rear Gate may open suddenly resulting in damage to the rear gate or personal injury . This can occur even if the person who approaches the emblem is not carrying the access key fob .
To open the rear gate via the function , perform the following steps .
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