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Rear gate

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When the indicator on the window

switches does not illuminate, the window

switch cannot be operated.

.

Automatic door locking/unlocking: Re-

fer to “Automatic door locking/unlock-

ing” �P136.

2-9. Rear gate

CAUTION

To open:

& Initialization of power window

(windows with off delay func-

tion)

If the one-touch auto up and down function

or off delay function does not operate

properly, operate each window according

to the following procedure in order to

initialize the power window system.

When loading and unloading cargo,

be careful not to come in contact

with the hot engine exhaust gas or

the exhaust pipe, because they

could burn you.

NOTE

1. Close the door.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”

position.

Avoid keeping the rear gate open for

more than a few hours. Doing so may

drain the vehicle battery.

3. Open the window completely and then

press and hold down the power win-

dow switch for approximately 1 sec-

ond.

4. Close the window completely and then

pull and hold the power window switch

for approximately 1 second.

& Manual rear gate

The rear gate can be locked and unlocked

using any of the following systems.

Rear gate opener button

1. Unlock the rear gate.

2. Press and hold the rear gate opener

button. The rear gate will open slightly.

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Power door locking switch: Refer to

“Locking and unlocking from the inside”

�P135.

Keyless access with the push-button

start system (if equipped): Refer to

“Keyless access with push-button start

system” �P113.

3. Hold the rear gate and lift it up slowly.

NOTE

If the rear gate cannot be opened due to

a discharged vehicle battery, a mal-

function in the door locking/unlocking

system or other causes, the rear gate

can be unlocked by manually operating

the rear gate lock release lever. For the

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Remote keyless entry system: Refer to

“Remote keyless entry system”

�P130.

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procedure, refer to “Rear gate – if the

rear gate cannot be opened” �P441.

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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.

& Power rear gate (if equipped)

WARNING

To close:

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When operating the power rear

gate, observe the following pre-

cautions. Ignoring the precau-

tions may result in an injury (e.

g., anyone’s body is hit against

the rear gate or is caught in the

rear gate, etc.)

CAUTION

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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.

Doing so could cause leakage of

gas from the stays, which may

result in their inability to hold the

rear gate open.

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Make sure there are no people

around the rear gate.

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Never let anyone get close to

the rear gate.

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When closing the rear gate, be

sure to prevent anyone’s body

parts or any other objects from

being caught in the rear gate.

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.

Be careful not to hit your head or

face on the rear gate when open-

ing or closing the rear gate and

when loading or unloading cargo.

Otherwise, serious personal in-

jury may be caused by entrap-

ment.

WARNING

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To prevent dangerous exhaust

gas from entering the vehicle,

always keep the rear gate closed

while the engine is running.

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After opening the rear gate on a

slope using the power rear gate

feature, the rear gate may close.

Make sure that the rear gate has

stopped completely after open-

ing it.

Do not attempt to shut the rear

gate while holding the handle.

When leaving the vehicle, always

carry the key for safety and never

allow an unattended child to

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If you try to open the rear gate using

the power rear gate function imme-

diately after closing the rear gate

using the power rear gate function,

an electronic chirp will sound and

the rear gate will not open. Wait for a

while before trying to open the rear

gate via the power rear gate func-

tion.

If either of the operating conditions

has not been satisfied while operat-

ing the power rear gate, an electro-

nic chirp will sound and the power

rear gate will be deactivated. In this

case, the rear gate may stop opening

or closing suddenly.

The power rear gate operates only when

all of the following conditions are satisfied.

remain in the vehicle. Doing so

could result in injury to the child

operating the power rear gate.

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The vehicle is stopped completely.

The outside temperature is within a

range of −228F to 1408F (from −308C to

608C).

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The driver should be aware of and

pay careful attention to his/her

responsibilities.

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The ignition switch is in the “LOCK”/

“OFF” or “ACC” position. Or, the ignition

switch is in the “ON” position and the

select lever is in the “P” position.

Use the power rear gate only

when the area around the rear

gate is clearly visible and when

you have checked that there is no

danger of people being caught in

the gate.

We recommend using the power rear gate

function in most circumstances instead of

manual operation.

CAUTION

NOTE

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Do not press the power rear gate

button repeatedly while the power

rear gate is operating. Otherwise,

the system may ignore the button

operation in order to avoid being

damaged.

If the vehicle starts to move while the

power rear gate is operating, the

system sounds a buzzer and closes

the rear gate automatically. At this

time, if the system detects jamming,

it will deactivate the power rear gate

and the rear gate will not be closed. If

this occurs, close the rear gate

manually. For details, refer to “Man-

ual rear gate” �P144.

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When closing the rear gate after

opening it, make sure to use the

power rear gate. If the rear gate is

closed manually with extra force,

the power rear gate may be

damaged.

! Operation

NOTE

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The rear gate will remain unlocked

even after closing it. Always lock the

rear gate when leaving the vehicle.

If you cannot open/close the rear

gate by performing the operation

described here, a short electronic

chirp will sound three times (beep,

beep, beep).

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Do not install any accessories

other than genuine SUBARU

parts on the rear gate. If the

weight of rear gate increases

excessively, the rear gate stays

cannot support the rear gate

sufficiently when opening the

rear gate. Also, the power rear

gate may not function properly or

may malfunction.

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will open automatically. Then an electronic

chirp and the hazard warning flashers will

operate as follows:

! By the power rear gate button

(other than the buttons on the

rear gate)

.

When operating the power rear gate

button on the instrument panel/trans-

mitter: sounds and flashes twice.

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When operating the power rear gate

button on the access key fob: sounds

and flashes four times.

NOTE

.

If the rear gate cannot be opened by

operating the power rear gate button

on the instrument panel, unlock it

with the keyless access function or

the remote keyless entry system.

Then, it will be possible to open the

power rear gate using the power rear

gate button on the instrument panel.

The factory setting (default setting)

of the operation for the “ ” button

on the access key fob or the trans-

mitter is pressing and holding. This

setting can be changed to non-

operation or pressing twice at

SUBARU dealers. For more details,

contact a SUBARU dealer.

Power rear gate button on the access key

fob

Power rear gate button on the instrument

panel

.

Power rear gate button on the transmitter

To open the rear gate:

Press and hold the power rear gate button

when the rear gate is closed. The rear gate

To pause the opening rear gate:

Briefly press the power rear gate button

while the rear gate is being opened. Then

an electronic chirp will sound twice and the

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hazard warning flashers will flash twice.

If you press the power rear gate button

again, the rear gate will close.

NOTE

The factory setting (default setting) of

the operation for the “ ” button on

the access key fob or the transmitter is

pressing and holding. This setting can

be changed to non-operation or press-

ing twice at SUBARU dealers. For more

details, contact a SUBARU dealer.

You can open the rear gate by pressing the

power rear gate button briefly while the

rear gate is being closed.

! By the buttons on the rear gate

NOTE

After performing the following proce-

dures, an electronic chirp will sound

twice and the hazard warning flashers

will flash twice.

Power rear gate button on the inside edge

of the rear gate

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2

Power rear gate button

Power rear gate lock 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.

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.

The rear gate will open automatically.

To close the rear gate:

To pause the opening rear gate:

Briefly press either of the following buttons

while the rear gate is being opened.

Press and hold the power rear gate button.

Then an electronic chirp will sound twice

and the hazard warning flashers will flash

twice. If you briefly press the power rear

gate button again, the rear gate will open.

Rear gate opener button

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Rear gate opener button

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Power rear gate button on the inside

edge of the rear gate

To close the rear gate:

Briefly press either of the following but-

tons.

! By manual operation

To open the rear gate:

Lift up the rear gate, when the rear gate at

midway position. The rear gate will open

automatically.

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.

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Rear gate opener button

Power rear gate button on the inside

edge of the rear gate

To close the rear gate:

Pull down the rear gate when the rear gate

is opened. The rear gate will close auto-

matically.

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:

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.

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.

! Manual operation

NOTE

.

By pushing the power rear gate lock

button for more than 2 seconds, all

doors are locked, however, the auto

door closing function of the rear

gate will be canceled.

If any of the doors is not fully closed,

the outside warning chime sounds

five times to alert you that the doors

are not properly closed.

NOTE

Using the power rear gate operation is

recommended. Manual operation will

require physical effort.

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.

The power rear gate can be closed

manually. Refer to “Manual rear gate”

�P144.

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Your desired rear gate height can be

registered.

gate button on the inside edge of the

rear gate until an electronic chirp is

heard and the hazard warning flashers

flash three times. The electronic chirp

and the flashing hazard warning

flashers confirm the selected rear gate

height has been registered.

! Memory function

Registration of the rear gate height:

To register the rear gate height, perform

the following procedures.

1. Open the rear gate using the power

rear gate function.

2. With the rear gate at the desired

height, stop it using the power rear

gate function.

3. Press the memory switch to select the

“ON” status.

NOTE

.

To change the registered height,

press the memory switch to select

the “OFF” status and 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.

Memory switch

Retrieval of the rear gate height:

To open the rear gate and stop it at the

registered height, perform the following

procedure.

1. Press the memory switch to select the

ON status.

2. Press and hold any of the power rear

gate switches.

Power rear gate button on the inside edge

of the rear gate

Even if any of the power rear gate switches

are pressed and held while the memory

switch is in the OFF status, you can stop it

at the registered height by pressing the

memory switch to select the ON status

1

2

Power rear gate button

Power rear gate lock button

Memory switch status

1

2

ON status

OFF status

4. With the rear gate at the desired

height, press and hold the power rear

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before the rear gate reaches the registered

height.

CAUTION

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If the reverse function is operated

3 times consecutively, automatic

opening and closing of the power

rear gate function will be can-

celed and the rear gate will stop

opening or closing suddenly.

However, the rear gate may open

or close depending on the rear

gate height when automatic op-

eration is ceased. Be careful that

the rear gate does not hit any-

one’s head or face, etc. and that

fingers and baggage, etc. are not

caught in it.

NOTE

The rear gate will open to the position

that is stored in the memory function

even if the rear gate is opened by the

reverse function.

! Reverse function

WARNING

.

Do not let parts of your body get

caught when operating the re-

verse function. If the reverse

function does not operate for

some reason, this may lead to

serious injury or accidents.

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Touch sensor

Touch sensors are attached on the left and

right edges of the rear gate. If the touch

sensors detect fingers, baggage, etc.

while closing by the power rear gate

function, an electronic chirp will sounds 3

times and the rear gate will open auto-

matically.

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Take care not to damage the

touch sensors. Otherwise, the

reverse function may cease to

operate.

The reverse function may not

operate if foreign objects are

caught in the rear gate just before

it closes completely. Be careful

not to catch your fingers and

other body parts.

If, while opening or closing using power

rear gate, the rear gate catches persons or

baggage or hits an obstacle, an electronic

chirp will sound 3 times and the rear gate

will operate as follows.

NOTE

When the rear gate is opened using the

reverse function, it will be opened fully

or to the height registered in the

memory function.

The reverse function may not

operate depending on the object

shape and the manner in which it

was caught. Be careful not to

catch your fingers and other

body parts.

When opening the rear gate: The rear

gate will automatically close.

When closing the rear gate: The rear

gate will automatically open.

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such as that caused by “Reverse function”

�P151 or “Rear gate drop prevention

function” �P152, it cannot be set as non-

operational.

gate.

! Rear gate drop prevention function

2. Pull down the rear gate until it starts to

close automatically. The system will be

initialized once the gate is fully closed.

3. Operate the power rear gate and check

that the function operates properly.

The rear gate is lowered by the weight of

snow and such, an electronic chirp will

sound and the rear gate drop prevention

function will apply braking to the rear gate

so that it prevents a rapid closure of the

rear gate.

! Initialization of power rear gate

If the power rear gate detects some

abnormality while operating, an electronic

chirp will sound and the power rear gate

operation will be automatically stopped in

either opening or closing position. In this

case, the system needs to be initialized in

the following order to restart the function

properly.

! If the power rear gate is opened

NOTE

1. Pull down the rear gate until it starts to

close automatically. The system will be

initialized once the gate is fully closed.

If the rear gate will not close comple-

tely, keep pressing the rear gate open-

er button for approximately 5 seconds

and pull down the rear gate.

If there is snow on the rear gate, only

use the power rear gate function after

removing the snow.

! Selecting audible signal operation

! If the power rear gate is closed

Using an electronic chirp, the power rear

gate will give you an audible signal before

starting its operation. If desired, the audi-

ble signal can be turned off by a SUBARU

dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer for

details.

2. Operate the power rear gate and check

that the function operates properly.

CAUTION

For models with “keyless access with

push-button start system”, you can turn

the audible signal off by operating the

combination meter display (color LCD).

For details, refer to “Keyless Entry Sys-

tem” �P200.

If the power rear gate function does

not operate properly, have your

vehicle checked by SUBARU dealer.

The ON/OFF setting of the audible signal

also works as the audible signal settings

for the “remote keyless entry system” and

the “keyless access with push-button start

system”. However, for the warning chime

1. Keep pressing the rear gate opener

button until it is unlocked (for approxi-

mately 5 seconds) and lift up the rear

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vehicle. Failure to follow this

procedure could result in injury

to a child operating the moon-

roof.

& Moonroof switch

2-10. Moonroof (if equipped)

WARNING

.

Never try to check the anti-en-

trapment function by deliberately

placing part of your body in the

moonroof.

Never let anyone’s hands, arms,

head or any objects protrude from

the moonroof. A person could be

seriously injured if any of the follow-

ing conditions occur.

CAUTION

.

The vehicle stops suddenly.

The vehicle turns sharply.

.

Do not sit on the edge of the open

moonroof.

The vehicle is involved in an

accident.

Do not operate the moonroof if

falling snow or extremely cold

conditions have caused it to

freeze shut.

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2

3

OPEN/CLOSE switch

Open

Close

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Body parts protruding from the

vehicle are struck by outside

objects.

To open the moonroof:

To avoid serious personal injury

caused by entrapment, always con-

form to the following instructions

without exception.

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Do not touch the moving parts of

the moonroof while the moonroof

is operating.

Press the rear side of the “OPEN/CLOSE”

switch. The sunshade will also be opened

together with the moonroof. The moonroof

will stop at a position approximately 6 in

(15 cm) away from the fully opened

position. Press the rear side of the switch

again to open the moonroof completely.

If the moonroof does not close,

we recommend that you have the

system checked by a SUBARU

dealer.

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Before closing the moonroof,

make sure that no one’s hands,

arms, head or other objects will

be accidentally caught in the

moonroof.

To close the moonroof:

Press the front side of the “OPEN/CLOSE”

switch.

To stop the moonroof at a selected mid-

way position while opening or closing it,

momentarily push the switch to the

The moonroof operates only when the

ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

.

Always carry the key when you

leave the vehicle for safety rea-

sons and never allow an unat-

tended child to remain in the

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