Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Owners Manual: When the power rear gate is deactivated

NOTE While the power rear gate is temporarily deactivated, if it is struck by body parts or objects and sustains a strong impact, the temporary deactivation may be canceled. The purpose of this is to absorb the impact of the collision and it is not a malfunction. In this case, the rear gate will not open or close automatically.

If the power rear gate senses a malfunction, an electronic chirp will sound and the rear gate will stop opening or closing.

In order for the rear gate to open and close automatically, carry out the following operation. If the rear gate does not open and close automatically after carrying out this operation, we recommend that you have the vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer.

When the rear gate is closed

1. Press and hold the rear gate opener button. If the rear gate does not open, perform the procedure described in "Rear gate (Outback) - if the rear gate cannot be opened" .
2.  Gently close the rear gate by hand until it reaches the half-shut position.
3.  Operate the power rear gate to confirm it is recovered.

When the rear gate is stuck at the fully open position or does not fully close

If the rear gate cannot be closed due to a dead battery, etc., while the rear gate is stopped midway, it can be closed by hand.

1.  Gently close the rear gate by hand until it reaches the half-shut position.
2.  Operate the power rear gate to confirm it is recovered.

When the rear gate cannot be opened

Perform the procedure described in "Rear gate (Outback) - if the rear gate cannot be opened" .