Subaru Outback Manuals 2025 Outback Owner's Manual | Page 169

Rear Gate ( Outback / Subaru Outback Wilderness ) 161
. Power rear gate button on the inside edge of the rear gate
. Power rear gate button on the inside edge of the rear gate
Power rear gate button on the inside edge of the rear gate
1 Power rear gate lock button 2 Power rear gate button
To open the rear gate :
1 . For models with “ keyless access with push-button start system ”, carry the access key fob . For models without “ keyless access with push-button start system ”, unlock the rear gate .
2 . Briefly press the rear gate opener button when the rear gate is closed .
The rear gate will open automatically .
To pause the opening rear gate :
Briefly press either of the following buttons while the rear gate is being opened .
. Rear gate opener button
If you press the power rear gate button again , the rear gate will close . You can open the rear gate by pressing the power rear gate button briefly while the rear gate is being closed .
NOTE
The rear gate cannot be paused when it is in the approximately 2 in ( 5 cm ) range from the fully closed position . The system will ignore any button operation and the rear gate will continue to open .
To close the rear gate :
Briefly press either of the following buttons .
. Rear gate opener button
If you press the power rear gate button again , the rear gate will open .
To Lock the doors using the power rear gate lock button :
Carry the access key fob , and press the power rear gate lock button . All doors , the rear gate and the fuel filler lid are locked , and the rear gate will be closed . Also , the hazard warning flashers will flash once , and an electronic chirp will sound once .
NOTE
. By pushing the power rear gate lock button for more than 2 seconds , all doors are locked , however , the auto closing function of the rear gate will be canceled .
. If any of the doors is not fully closed , the electronic chirp sounds five times to alert you that the doors are not properly closed .
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To open the rear gate :
Lift up the rear gate , when the rear gate is at the midway position . The rear gate will open automatically .
To close the rear gate : Pull down the rear gate when the rear gate
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