Subaru Outback Manuals 2020 Outback Owner's Manual | Page 317

Lifting Cargo Cover (Outback – If Equipped) 309 & To Install the Cover Housing s06ak05 that the cover is not damaged & Using the Cover s06ak01 WARNING 1. Insert the left side cover housing end into the retainer, then insert the right cover housing end into the right retainer. Make sure both ends are clicked into the retainers. NOTE If the label on the cover housing is placed on the top, the cover housing will be installed in reverse and it will not be affixed to the vehicle body. 2. Align the right side of the front cover rod end with a triangle mark on the cargo area trim. NOTE When the rear seat backs are reclined, align the front cover rod to the rear triangle mark. 3. Push the front cover rod on the right side against the cargo area trim to shorten the front cover rod. 4. Once the right side is aligned, align the left side to a triangle mark on the cargo area trim to fix the front cover in place. Do not place anything on the extended cover. Putting excessive weight on the extended cover can break it and the object on the cover could tumble forward in the event of a sudden stop or collision. This could cause serious injury. CAUTION Be careful not to scratch the rear gate stays while extending and rewinding the cover. Scratches on the stays could cause leakage of gas from the stays, which may result in their inability to hold the rear gate open. 6 Interior Equipment CAUTION When reclining the rear seatback, move the front cover backward so – CONTINUED –