146 KEYS AND DOORS
MANUAL OPERATION s02au04
Opening the rear gate:
Lift the rear gate up to the midway position. The rear gate will automatically open from the midway position to the fully open position.
Closing the rear gate:
NOTE
. If the rear gate is moved slowly, it may not operate automatically open or close.
. When leaving the vehicle, make sure that all doors and the rear gate are completely locked.
MEMORY FUNCTION s02au06
The preferred rear gate height can be registered.
Registration of the rear gate height:
1. Open the rear gate and stop it at the preferable height.
2. Press and hold the power rear gate button to register the height.
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Pull down the rear gate when the rear gate is opened. The rear gate will close automatically.
This function is disabled as the factory default setting. To use the function, it must be enabled. Consult your SUBARU dealer to have this function set to enabled or disabled. When opening and closing the rear gate with this function disabled, make sure to use the power rear gate by operating the button.
The rear gate can be lowered easily if you pull down on the inside handle as shown in the illustration.
CAUTION
. Never attempt to close the rear gate by grabbing or pressing on the outer metal surface or damage may result.
. Always use the inside handle to avoid damaging the exterior surface of the gate.
Power rear gate button
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An electronic chirp sounds for confirmation.
The rear gate will stop at the registered position when the memory function is on.
NOTE
. Register the rear gate height to turn on the“ Power Rear Gate Height Memory” automatically. Refer to“ Vehicle” FP206.
. To change the registered height, perform the registering procedure again.
. It is possible to register the height from approximately 2 in( 5 cm) or more from the completely closed position.