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Trunk Lid( Legacy)
. Under the following conditions, the trunk lid may close unexpectedly, striking people or objects in its path:
– Parking on a slope, with the rear of the vehicle lower than its front. In this case, make sure the trunk lid is fully open and secure before loading or unloading cargo.
– Installing parts or accessories that place excess weight on the trunk lid. Install only genuine SUBARU parts and accessories.
– Loading baggage or other heavy items by throwing or otherwise forcefully loading them into the trunk. Always load cargo with care.
NOTE
Avoid keeping the trunk lid open for more than a few hours. Doing so may drain the vehicle battery.
& To Open and Close the Trunk Lid from Outside s02ai01
The trunk lid can be opened using the keyless access function or remote keyless entry system. For details, refer to the following section.
. For models with“ keyless access with push-button start system”, refer to“ Opening trunk( Legacy)” FP128, or“ Opening the Trunk Lid( Legacy)” FP139.
. For models without“ keyless access with push-button start system”, refer to“ Opening the Trunk Lid( Legacy)” FP139.
To close the trunk lid, lightly press the trunk lid down until the latch engages.
NOTE
. Do not leave your valuables in the trunk when you leave your vehicle.
. Under the following conditions, the trunk can be opened without the access key fob. – The trunk lock / unlock setting is set to on. – All doors are unlocked.
The trunk lock / unlock setting can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer to change the setting.
& To Open the Trunk Lid from Inside s02ai02
Press and hold the trunk lid opener button for more than 1 second.
& Internal Trunk Lid Release Handle s02ai04
The internal trunk lid release handle is a device designed to open the trunk lid from inside the trunk. In the event children or adults become locked inside the trunk, the handle allows them to open the lid. The handle is located on the inside of the trunk lid.