The rear gate can be locked and unlocked
using any of the following systems.
- Power door locking switch: Refer to
"Power door locking switches" .
- Keyless access with the push-button
start system (if equipped): Refer to "Keyless
access with push-button start system"
.
- Remote keyless entry system: Refer to
"Remote keyless entry system" .
To open:
Rear gate opener button
- Unlock the rear gate.
- Press and hold the rear gate opener
button. The rear gate will open slightly.
- Hold the rear gate and lift it up slowly.
NOTE
If the rear gate cannot be opened due
to a discharged vehicle battery, a
malfunction in the door locking/unlocking
system or other causes, you can
unlock it by manually operating the
rear gate lock release lever. For the
procedure, refer to "Rear gate
(Outback) - if the rear gate cannot be
opened" .
To close:
Lower the rear gate slowly and push down
firmly until the latch engages.
The rear gate can be lowered easily if you pull it down holding the handle.
WARNING
- To prevent dangerous exhaust
gas from entering the vehicle,
always keep the rear gate closed
while driving.
- Do not attempt to shut the rear
gate while holding the recessed
grip. Also do not close the rear
gate by pulling the handle from
inside the cargo space. There is a
danger of your hand being
caught and injured.
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CAUTION
- Do not jam a plastic bag in or
place cellophane tape on the rear
gate stays or scratch the stays
while loading or unloading cargo.
That could cause leakage of gas
from the stays, which may result
in their inability to hold the rear
gate open.
- Be careful not to hit your head or
face on the rear gate when opening
or closing the rear gate and
when loading or unloading cargo.
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