Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Owners Manual: Manual rear gate (if equipped)

Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Owners Manual / Keys and doors / Rear gate (Outback) / Manual rear gate (if equipped)

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:

Manual rear gate (if equipped)

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:

Manual rear gate (if equipped)

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.

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.

Rear gate (Outback)

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Power rear gate (if equipped)

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