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Rear Gate( Outback / Subaru Outback Wilderness)
. Turn off the Hands-free Power Rear Gate function when washing the vehicle or removing snow from the vehicle. The Hands-free Power Rear Gate may suddenly open if an access key fob is placed near the vehicle.
Take the access key fob out of the operation range or turn off the function when you do not want to activate the Hands-free Power Rear Gate function. Refer to“ Hands-free Power Rear Gate off switch” FP166.
. The Hands-free Power Rear Gate function may not operate properly in the following conditions. – In heavy rain – The rear gate is very dirty. – The vehicle is covering by snow. – Hands and arms may not be detected because of clothing. – The system of the vehicle cannot detect the access key fob.
In those cases, push the rear gate opener button to open.
. Touching the rear emblem or holding your hand over the rear emblem during automatic opening does not stop the automatic opening.
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Hands-free Power Rear Gate off switch status
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Pressing the Hands-free Power Rear Gate off switch deactivates the Hands-free Power Rear Gate function.