Subaru Legacy Manuals 2023 Legacy Owner's Manual | Page 505

Rear Gate ( Outback / Subaru Outback Wilderness ) – If the Rear Gate Cannot Be Opened 497
5 . When the keyless access with pushbutton start system is deactivated , press the push-button ignition switch with the brake pedal released . The status of the push-button ignition switch then changes to “ ON ”.
NOTE
If the power does not switch even though the above procedure was followed precisely , contact your SUBARU dealer .
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1 . Apply the parking brake .
2 . Shift the select lever into the “ P ” position .
3 . Depress the brake pedal .
4 . Hold the access key fob with the buttons facing you , and touch the pushbutton ignition switch with it .
When the communication between the access key fob and the vehicle is completed , a chime ( ding ) will sound . At the same time , the push-button ignition switch turns to the “ ACC ” or “ ON ” position .
5 . After the push-button ignition switch turns to the “ ACC ” or “ ON ” position , while depressing the brake pedal , press the push-button ignition switch .
NOTE
If the engine does not start even though the above procedure was followed precisely , contact your SUBARU dealer .
9-10 . Rear Gate ( Outback / Subaru Outback Wilderness ) – If the Rear Gate Cannot Be Opened
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In the event that you cannot open the rear gate by pressing the rear gate opener button ( all models ) or using the power rear gate ( if equipped ), you can open it from inside the cargo area .
1 . Remove the access cover at the bottom-center of the rear gate trim using flat-head screwdriver .
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