Subaru Outback Manuals 2013 Outback Owner's Manual | Page 113

Keys and doors keyless access function cannot be operated for a short period of time (approximately less than 3 seconds) after locking or unlocking to prevent malfunctions. . When performing the locking procedure too quickly, locking may not have been completed. After locking the doors, it is recommended to pull the REAR door handles to confirm that the doors have been locked. . The keyless access function may not operate properly depending on the status of the access key and the radio wave conditions around the vehicle. In such a case, perform the procedure described in “Locking and unlocking” F9-20. . It is possible to lock the doors even when one of the doors is open. After performing the locking procedure, close the opened door or rear gate to lock it. . Within 3 seconds after locking the doors and the rear gate by using the keyless access function, it is not possible to unlock doors and/or the rear gate by using the keyless access function. . If any of the doors or the rear gate is open, the doors and the rear gate cannot be locked. . When locking, be sure to carry the access key to prevent locking the access key in the vehicle. 2-15 ! Opening rear gate ! Unlocking 1) Carry the access key, and grip the door handle. . When the driver’s door handle is gripped, only the driver’s door will be unlocked. . When the front passenger’s door handle is gripped, all doors including the rear gate will be unlocked. Rear gate opener button Carry the access key, and press the rear gate opener button. Only the rear gate will be unlocked and opened. Also, an electronic chirp will sound twice and the hazard warning flashers will flash twice. Also, an electronic chirp will sound twice and the hazard warning flashers will flash twice. – CONTINUED –