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EnglishIn case of emergency for your Subaru Forester 2019-2024
In case of emergency
9-7. Towing..............................................................435
Towing hooks and tie-down hooks/holes ............ 435
Using a flat-bed truck......................................... 438
Towing with all wheels on the ground................. 438
9-8. Access key fob – if access key fob does
not operate properly .....................................439
Locking and unlocking....................................... 440
Switching power status ...................................... 440
Starting engine .................................................. 440
9-9. Rear gate – if the rear gate cannot be
opened ...........................................................441
9-10. Moonroof (if equipped) – if the moonroof
does not close...............................................442
9-11. If your vehicle is involved in an accident....442
9-1. If you park your vehicle in case of
an emergency................................................ 424
9-2. Maintenance tools .......................................... 424
Under the rear floor ............................................424
9-3. Temporary spare tire ...................................... 425
9-4. Flat tires .......................................................... 426
Changing a flat tire .............................................426
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
(U.S.-spec. models)...........................................430
9-5. Jump starting.................................................. 432
How to jump start...............................................432
9-6. Engine overheating ........................................ 434
If steam is coming from the engine
compartment ....................................................434
If no steam is coming from the engine
compartment ....................................................434
Automatic door locking/unlocking operation
when involved in an accident ........................... 443
9
If you park your vehicle in case of an emergency
424
NOTE
9-1. If you park your vehicle in
case of an emergency
9-2. Maintenance tools
When the hazard warning flasher is on,
the turn signals do not work.
Your vehicle is equipped with the following
maintenance tools.
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Jack
Jack handle
Screwdriver
Towing hook (eye bolt)
Wheel nut wrench
& Under the rear floor
The maintenance tools are stored as
shown in the following illustrations.
The hazard warning flasher should be
used in day or night to warn other drivers
when you have to park your vehicle under
emergency conditions.
Avoid stopping on the road. It is best to
safely pull off the road if a problem occurs.
The hazard warning flasher can be acti-
vated regardless of the ignition switch
position.
Turn on the hazard warning by pushing the
hazard warning flasher switch. Turn it off
by pushing the switch again.
When the hazard warning flasher are
flashing, the corresponding turn signal
indicator will also flash.
Temporary spare tire 425
9-3. Temporary spare tire
WARNING
.
Never tow a trailer when the
temporary spare tire is used.
The temporary spare tire is not
designed to sustain the towing
load. Use of the temporary spare
tire when towing can result in
failure of the spare tire and/or
less stability of the vehicle and
may lead to an accident.
1
2
3
4
Wheel nut wrench
Screwdriver
Jack
.
When a spare tire is mounted or a
wheel rim is replaced without the
original pressure sensor/trans-
mitter being transferred, the low
tire pressure warning light will
illuminate steadily after blinking
for approximately one minute.
This indicates the tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS) is un-
able to monitor all four road
wheels. Contact your SUBARU
dealer as soon as possible for
tire and sensor replacement and/
or system resetting.
Towing hook (eye bolt)
NOTE
.
For how to use the jack, refer to “Flat
tires” �P426.
.
The following items may be different
depending on the model.
– The shape of the storage com-
partment
– The locations of some mainte-
nance tools
1
Under-floor storage compartment. Refer
to “Under-floor storage compartment”
�P296.
2
3
4
Jack handle
Spare tire
Tool bucket
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Flat tires
426
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.
Do not use two or more temporary
spare tires at the same time.
Do not drive over obstacles. This tire
has a smaller diameter, so road clear-
ance is reduced.
9-4. Flat tires
CAUTION
Never use any temporary spare tire
other than the original. Using other
sizes may result in severe mechan-
ical damage to the drivetrain of your
vehicle.
If you have a flat tire while driving, never
brake suddenly; keep driving straight
ahead while gradually reducing speed.
Then slowly pull off the road to a safe
place.
The temporary spare tire is smaller and
lighter than a conventional tire and is
designed for emergency use only. Re-
move the temporary spare tire and re-
install the conventional tire as soon as
possible because the spare tire is de-
signed only for temporary use.
& Changing a flat tire
WARNING
.
Use only the jack and the jack
handle provided with your vehi-
cle. The jack supplied with the
vehicle is designed only for chan-
ging a tire. Never put any part of
your body under the vehicle while
the vehicle is being supported by
the jack. Doing so could result in
serious injury or death.
Check the inflation pressure of the tem-
porary spare tire periodically to keep the
tire ready for use. For the correct tire
pressure, refer to “Temporary spare tires”
�P505.
1
2
Tread wear indicator bar
Indicator location mark
.
.
When the wear indicator appears on
the tread, replace the tire.
When using the temporary spare tire, note
the following.
.
.
Do not jack up the vehicle on an
incline or a loose road surface.
The jack can come out of the
jacking point or sink into the
ground and this can result in
serious injury or death.
The temporary spare tire must be used
only on a rear wheel. If a front wheel tire
gets punctured, replace the wheel with
a rear wheel and install the temporary
spare tire in place of the removed rear
wheel.
.
Drive with caution when the temporary
spare tire is installed. Avoid hard
acceleration and braking, or fast cor-
nering, as control of the vehicle may be
lost.
Before jacking up the vehicle, be
sure that there are no occupants
or cargo on board.
.
.
Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
Do not put a tire chain on the temporary
spare tire. Because of the smaller tire
size, a tire chain will not fit properly.
Flat tires 427
.
.
Do not jack up the vehicle with an
object on or underneath the jack.
The jack can be unstable and this
can result in a severe accident.
CAUTION
Do not hit and bend the disc rotor
backing plate when removing and
installing the tire. A bent backing
plate may scrape against the disc
rotor and cause noise while the
vehicle is in motion.
Always turn off the engine before
raising the flat tire off the ground
using the jack. Never swing or
push the vehicle supported with
the jack. The jack can come out of
the jacking point due to a jolt and
this can result in serious injury or
death.
1. Park on a hard, level surface, when-
ever possible, then stop the engine.
2. Apply the parking brake securely and
shift the select lever to the “P” (Park)
position.
3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher and
unload all occupants and luggage from
the vehicle.
.
.
All passengers must exit the
vehicle before you raise it with
the jack. Raising the vehicle with
someone inside of it could result
in serious injury or death.
4. Put wheel blocks at the front and rear
of the tire diagonally opposite the flat
tire.
5. Take out the jack, jack handle and
wheel nut wrench.
Do not start the vehicle while it is
supported by the jack. Doing so
could result in serious injury or
death.
The tools and spare tire are stored
under the floor of the cargo area. Refer
to “Maintenance tools” �P424.
NOTE
Make sure that the jack is well lubri-
cated before using it.
NOTE
Contact a SUBARU dealer when jacking
up the vehicle using a garage jack.
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Flat tires
428
6. Take out the tool bucket and turn the
attaching bolt counterclockwise, then
take the spare tire out.
7. If your vehicle has wheel covers, after
your hands are protected by gloves,
grasp the wheel cover spokes and pull
toward you to remove the wheel cover.
8. Loosen the wheel nuts using the wheel
nut wrench but do not remove the nuts.
NOTE
If the spare tire provided in your vehicle
is a temporary spare tire, carefully read
“Temporary spare tire” �P425 and
strictly follow the instructions.
Jack-up points
9. Place the jack under the side sill at the
front or rear jack-up point closest to the
flat tire.
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11. Remove the wheel nuts and the flat
tire.
CAUTION
If the threaded part was damaged,
we recommend that you immedi-
ately contact your SUBARU dealer.
13. Put on the spare tire. Replace the
wheel nuts. Tighten them by hand.
WARNING
Do not use oil or grease on the wheel
studs or nuts when the spare tire is
installed. This could cause the nuts
to become loose and lead to an
accident.
Turn the jackscrew by hand until the jack
head engages firmly into the jack-up point.
14. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise
to lower the vehicle.
12. Before putting the spare tire on, clean
the mounting surface of the wheel and
hub with a cloth.
10. Insert the jack handle into the jack-
screw, and turn the handle until the tire
clears the ground. Do not raise the
vehicle higher than necessary.
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Flat tires
430
WARNING
Never place a tire or tire changing
tools in the passenger compartment
after changing wheels. In a sudden
stop or collision, loose equipment
could strike occupants and cause
injury. Store the tire and all tools in
the proper place.
& Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) (U.S.-spec.
models)
1
Support holder
15. Use the wheel nut wrench to securely
tighten the wheel nuts to the specified
torque, following the tightening order in
the illustration.
16. Store the flat tire in the spare tire
compartment. Install with the support
holder facing upward and secure the
flat tire by firmly tightening the attach-
ing bolt.
For the wheel nut tightening torque,
refer to “Tires” �P504. Never use your
foot on the wheel nut wrench or a pipe
extension on the wrench because you
may exceed the specified torque. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at the
nearest automotive service facility.
NOTE
If you cannot fix the flat tire firmly, try
turning the support holder upside
down.
17. Store the jack, jack handle and wheel
nut wrench in their storage locations.
Low tire pressure warning light
The tire pressure monitoring system pro-
vides the driver with the warning message
indicated by sending a signal from a
sensor that is installed in each wheel when
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tire pressure is severely low.
causes the tire to lose air rapidly.
If you have a flat tire, replace it
with a spare tire as soon as
possible.
If the light illuminates steadily
after blinking for approximately
one minute, promptly contact a
SUBARU dealer to have the sys-
tem inspected.
The tire pressure monitoring system will
activate only when the vehicle is driven.
Also, this system may not react immedi-
ately to a sudden drop in tire pressure (for
example, a blow-out caused running over
a sharp object).
.
When a spare tire is mounted or a
wheel rim is replaced without the
original pressure sensor/trans-
mitter being transferred, the low
tire pressure warning light will
illuminate steadily after blinking
for approximately one minute.
This indicates the TPMS is unable
to monitor all four road wheels.
Contact your SUBARU dealer as
soon as possible for tire and
sensor replacement and/or sys-
tem resetting.
WARNING
.
If the low tire pressure warning
light illuminates while driving,
never brake suddenly. Instead,
perform the following procedure.
(1) Keep driving straight ahead
while gradually reducing
speed.
(2) Slowly pull off the road to a
safe place. Otherwise an acci-
dent involving serious vehicle
damage and serious personal
injury could occur.
.
When a tire is repaired with liquid
sealant, the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter may not
operate properly. If a liquid sea-
lant is used, contact your nearest
SUBARU dealer or other qualified
service shop as soon as possi-
ble. Make sure to replace the tire
pressure warning valve and
transmitter when replacing the
tire. You may reuse the wheel if
there is no damage to it and if the
sealant residue is properly
cleaned off.
(3) Check the pressure for all four
tires and adjust the pressure
to the COLD tire pressure
shown on the vehicle placard
on the door pillar on the
driver’s side.
If this light still illuminates while
driving after adjusting the tire
pressure, a tire may have signifi-
cant damage and a fast leak that
Jump starting
432
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.
Whenever working on or around a
battery, always wear suitable eye
protectors, and remove metal
objects such as rings, bands or
other metal jewelry.
& How to jump start
1. Make sure the booster battery is 12
volts and the negative terminal is
grounded.
2. If the booster battery is in another
vehicle, do not let the two vehicles
touch.
3. Turn off all unnecessary lights and
accessories.
9-5. Jump starting
WARNING
Battery fluid is SULFURIC ACID.
.
Be sure the jumper cables and
clamps on them do not have
loose or missing insulation.
Do not let it come in contact with
the eyes, skin, clothing or the
vehicle.
Do not jump start unless cables
in suitable condition are avail-
able.
If battery fluid gets on you, thor-
oughly flush the exposed area
with water immediately. Get med-
ical help if the fluid has entered
your eyes.
4. Connect the jumper cables exactly in
the sequence illustrated.
.
.
A running engine can be danger-
ous. Keep your fingers, hands,
clothing, hair and tools away
from the cooling fan, belt and
any other moving engine parts.
Removing rings, watches and
ties is advisable.
If battery fluid is accidentally
swallowed, immediately drink a
large amount of milk or water,
and obtain immediate medical
help.
Jump starting is dangerous if it
done incorrectly. If you are un-
sure about the proper procedure
for jump starting, consult a com-
petent mechanic.
Keep everyone including chil-
dren away from the battery.
.
.
The gas generated by a battery
explodes if a flame or spark is
brought near it. Do not smoke or
light a match while jump starting.
When your vehicle does not start due to a
run down (discharged) battery, the vehicle
may be jump started by connecting your
battery to another battery (called the
booster battery) with jumper cables.
Never attempt jump starting if the
discharged battery is frozen. It
could cause the battery to burst
or explode.
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(1) Connect one jumper cable to the
positive (+) terminal on the dis-
charged battery.
(2) Connect the other end of the
jumper cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the booster battery.
(3) Connect one end of the other cable
to the negative (−) terminal of the
booster battery.
(4) Connect the other end of the cable
to the strut mounting nut of the
vehicle with the discharged bat-
tery.
Make sure that the cables are not near any
moving parts and that the cable clamps are
not in contact with any other metal.
5. Start the engine of the vehicle with the
booster battery and run it at moderate
speed. Then start the engine of the
vehicle that has the discharged battery.
6. When finished, carefully disconnect
the cables in exactly the reverse order.
A
B
Booster battery
Strut mounting nut
Engine overheating
434
engine compartment. Refer to “Engine
hood” �P459.
Confirm that the cooling fan is turning.
If the fan is not turning, immediately
turn off the engine and contact an
authorized SUBARU dealer for repair.
until it stops. Release the pressure from
the radiator. After the pressure has been
fully released, remove the cap by pressing
down and turning it.
9-6. Engine overheating
WARNING
Never remove the radiator cap until
the engine has been shut off and has
fully cooled down. When the engine
is hot, the coolant is under pressure.
Removing the cap while the engine
is still hot could release a spray of
boiling hot coolant, which could
burn you very seriously.
3. After the coolant temperature high
warning light that has blinked or illumi-
nated in RED turns off, turn off the
engine. For details about the warning
light, refer to “Coolant temperature low
indicator light/Coolant temperature
high warning light” �P173.
4. After the engine has fully cooled down,
check the coolant level in the reserve
tank. If the coolant level is below the
“LOW” mark, add coolant up to the
“FULL” mark.
If the engine overheats, safely pull off the
road and stop the vehicle in a safe
location.
& If steam is coming from the
NOTE
engine compartment
For details about how to check the
coolant level or how to add coolant,
refer to “Engine coolant” �P465.
.
.
Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”/
“OFF” position and get everyone away
from the vehicle until it cools down.
Contact an authorized SUBARU deal-
er.
5. If there is no coolant in the reserve
tank, add coolant to the reserve tank.
Then remove the radiator cap and fill
the radiator with coolant.
& If no steam is coming from the
engine compartment
If you remove the radiator cap from a hot
radiator, first wrap a thick cloth around the
radiator cap, then turn the cap counter-
clockwise slowly without pressing down
1. Keep the engine running at idling
speed.
2. Open the engine hood to ventilate the
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scratch the bumper. Insert the flat-
head screwdriver into the cutout of
the cover and pry open the cover.
& Towing hooks and tie-down
9-7. Towing
hooks/holes
If towing is necessary, it is best done by
your SUBARU dealer or a commercial
towing service. Observe the following
procedures for safety.
The towing hooks should be used only in
an emergency.
CAUTION
Use only the specified towing hooks
and tie-down hooks/holes. Never
use suspension parts or other parts
of the body for towing or tie-down
purposes.
! Front towing hook
1. Take the towing hook, screwdriver and
jack handle out of the cargo area.
3. Screw the towing hook into the thread
hole until its thread can no longer be
seen.
WARNING
Never tow AWD models with the
front wheels raised off the ground
while the rear wheels are on the
ground, or with the rear wheels
raised off the ground while the front
wheels are on the ground. This will
cause the vehicle to spin away due
to the operation or deterioration of
the center differential.
2. Cover the tip of a flat-head screwdriver
with vinyl tape or cloth so that it will not
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4. Tighten the towing hook securely using
the jack handle.
! Rear towing hook
1. Take the towing hook and screwdriver
out of the tool bucket. Take the jack
handle out of the cargo area.
After towing, remove the towing hook from
the vehicle and stow it in the tool bucket.
Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper.
WARNING
.
.
Do not use the towing hook
except when towing your vehicle.
Be sure to remove the towing
hook after towing. Leaving the
towing hook mounted on the
vehicle could interfere with prop-
er operation of the SRS airbag
system in a frontal collision.
3. Screw the towing hook into the thread
hole until its thread can no longer be
seen.
2. Cover the tip of a flat-head screwdriver
with vinyl tape or cloth so that it will not
scratch the bumper. Pry off the cover
on the rear bumper using a screwdri-
ver, and you will find a threaded hole
for attaching the towing hook.
CAUTION
To prevent deformation to the bum-
per and the towing hook, do not
apply an excessive load to the tow-
ing hook.
4. Tighten the towing hook securely using
the jack handle.
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After towing, remove the towing hook from
the vehicle and stow it in the tool bucket.
Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper.
about the BSD/RCTA OFF switch,
refer to “BSD/RCTA OFF switch”
�P365.
! Rear tie-down holes
WARNING
! Front tie-down hooks
.
.
Do not use the towing hook
except when towing your vehicle.
Be sure to remove the towing
hook after towing. Leaving the
towing hook mounted on the
vehicle could interfere with prop-
er operation of the fuel pump
shut off function when the vehi-
cle is struck from behind.
CAUTION
.
.
To prevent deformation to the
bumper and the towing hook, do
not apply an excessive load to
the towing hook.
The front tie-down hooks are located
between each of the front tires and the
front bumper.
For models equipped with the
BSD (Blind Spot Detection) and
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
driving support systems, when
towing another vehicle, press the
BSD/RCTA OFF switch to deacti-
vate the system. The system may
not operate properly due to the
blocked radar waves. For details
1
Rear tie-down hole
The rear tie-down holes are located near
each of the jack-up reinforcements.
There is a plug in each rear tie-down hole.
To use the rear tie-down holes, remove the
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Towing
438
plugs. After using the rear tie-down holes,
return the plugs to their original places.
3. Secure the vehicle onto the carrier
properly with safety chains. Each
safety chain should be equally tigh-
tened and care must be taken not to
pull the chains so tightly that the
suspension bottoms out.
& Towing with all wheels on the
ground
WARNING
Use the rear tie-down holes only for
downward anchoring. If they are
used to anchor the vehicle in any
other direction, cables may slip out
of the holes, possibly causing a
dangerous situation.
CAUTION
.
.
If your vehicle has a bumper
under guard (optional), be careful
not to scrape it when placing the
vehicle on the carrier and when
removing the vehicle from the
carrier.
& Using a flat-bed truck
Transport by flat-bed truck may
cause the headlights to become
misaligned. In such a case, have
the headlight alignment checked
by a SUBARU dealer after trans-
porting the vehicle by flat-bed
truck.
1. Release the parking brake and put the
transmission in the neutral position.
2. The ignition switch should be in the
“ON” position while the vehicle is being
towed.
3. Take up slack in the towline slowly to
prevent damage to the vehicle.
WARNING
.
Never turn the ignition switch to
the “LOCK”/“OFF” position while
the vehicle is being towed be-
cause the steering wheel and the
direction of the wheels will be
locked.
This is the best way to transport your
vehicle. Use the following procedures to
ensure safe transportation.
1. Shift the select lever into the “P”
position.
2. Apply the parking brake firmly.
Access key fob – if access key fob does not operate properly 439
.
Remember that the brake booster
and power steering do not func-
tion when the engine is not run-
ning. Because the engine is
turned off, it will take greater
effort to operate the brake pedal
and steering wheel.
so could overheat the brake.
9-8. Access key fob – if ac-
cess key fob does not operate
properly
.
.
Drive carefully and do not make
an impact on the towing rope by
suddenly starting.
Use a specific towing rope for
towing. If wire ropes and metal
chains are needed to be used for
towing, wrap the contact portion
of the bumper with cloth to pro-
tect it from damage.
CAUTION
Keep metallic objects, magnetic
sources and signal transmitters
away from the area between the
access key fob and the push-button
ignition switch. They may interfere
with the communication between
the access key fob and the push-
button ignition switch.
CAUTION
.
.
If transmission failure occurs,
transport your vehicle on a flat-
bed truck.
Sometime damaged vehicles can-
not be towed because of their
damaged condition. In that case,
use a flat-bed truck for transpor-
tation.
The following functions may be inoperable
because of strong radio signals in the
surrounding area or a low battery condition
of the access key fob.
.
.
The traveling speed must be
limited to less than 20 mph (32
km/h) and the traveling distance
to less than 31 miles (50 km). For
greater speeds and distances,
transport your vehicle on a flat-
bed truck.
.
Locking/unlocking doors (including the
rear gate)
.
.
Switching power status
Starting engine
In such cases, perform the following
procedure. When the battery of the access
key fob is discharged, replace it with a new
one. Refer to “Replacing battery of access
key fob” �P496.
Use a flat-bed truck if there are
long distance downgrades or
steep slopes. However, do not
apply the brake pedal for a long
time because the engine braking
will not work while towing. Doing
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Access key fob – if access key fob does not operate properly
440
5. When the keyless access with push-
button start system is deactivated,
press the push-button ignition switch
with the brake pedal released. The
status of the push-button ignition
switch then changes to “ON”.
& Locking and unlocking
& Switching power status
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Shift the select lever to the “P” (Park)
position.
3. Depress the brake pedal.
NOTE
If the power does not switch even
though the above procedure was fol-
lowed precisely, contact your SUBARU
dealer.
& Starting engine
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Shift the select lever to the “P” (Park)
position.
3. Depress the brake pedal.
1
2
Release button
Emergency key
While pressing the release button of the
access key fob, take out the emergency
key.
Lock or unlock the driver’s door with the
emergency key in the procedure described
in “Locking and unlocking from the out-
side” �P134.
4. Hold the access key fob with the
buttons facing you, and touch the
push-button ignition switch with it.
When the communication between the
access key fob and the vehicle is
completed, a chime (ding) will sound.
At the same time, the status of the
push-button ignition switch changes to
either of the following.
NOTE
After locking or unlocking, be sure to
attach the emergency key back to the
access key fob.
. When the keyless access with push-
button start system is deactivated:
“ACC”
. Under other conditions: “ON”
Rear gate – if the rear gate cannot be opened 441
9-9. Rear gate – if the rear
gate cannot be opened
CAUTION
Never operate the rear gate open
lever with fingers because doing so
may cause an injury. Always use a
flat-head screwdriver or a similar
tool.
In the event that you cannot open the rear
gate by operating the rear gate opener
button, you can open it from inside the
cargo area.
4. Hold the access key fob with the
buttons facing you, and touch the
push-button ignition switch with it.
When the communication between the
access key fob and the vehicle is
completed, a chime (ding) will sound.
At the same time, the push-button
ignition switch turns to the “ACC” or
“ON” position.
5. After the push-button ignition switch
turns to the “ACC” or “ON” position,
while depressing the brake pedal,
press the push-button ignition switch.
Models without power rear gate
1. Remove the access cover at the
bottom-center of the rear gate trim
using a flat-head screwdriver wrapped
with vinyl tape or a cloth.
2. Locate the rear gate open lever behind
the rear gate trim.
NOTE
If the engine does not start even though
the above procedure was followed
precisely, contact your SUBARU dealer.
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Moonroof – if the moonroof does not close
442
9-10. Moonroof (if equipped)
– if the moonroof does not
close
9-11. If your vehicle is in-
volved in an accident
CAUTION
If the moonroof does not close, we
recommend that you have the system
checked by a SUBARU dealer.
If your vehicle is involved in an
accident, be sure to inspect the
ground under the vehicle before
restarting the engine. If you find that
fuel has leaked on the ground, do
not try to restart the engine. The fuel
system has been damaged and is in
need of repair. Immediately contact
the nearest automotive service facil-
ity. We recommend that you consult
your SUBARU dealer.
Models with power rear gate
3. To open the rear gate, turn the lever to
the right position.
Your vehicle has a fuel pump shut off
system. When the vehicle sustains an
impact in an accident, etc., the fuel pump
shut off system stops supplying the fuel in
order to minimize fuel leakage. However,
depending on the impact conditions at the
time of collision, the fuel pump shut-off
system may not operate.
Perform the following procedures to restart
the engine after the system is activated.
If your vehicle is involved in an accident 443
Models without “keyless access with
push-button start system”:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”
or “ACC” position.
door unlocking function will be suspended
and the doors will remain unlocked.
Confirm the safety of the surroundings first
and carry out the following to retrieve the
automatic door locking/unlocking function.
.
.
The doors unlock automatically
while driving.
With all doors shut, the doors
unlock when pressing the lock
side of the power door locking
switch.
2. Restart the engine.
Models without “keyless access with
push-button start system”:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”
position.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.
Models with “keyless access with
push-button start system”:
1. Turn the push-button ignition switch to
the “ACC” or “OFF” position.
.
The automatic door locking/un-
locking function does not oper-
ate.
2. Restart the engine.
Models with “keyless access with
push-button start system”:
1. Turn the push-button ignition switch to
the “OFF” position.
& Automatic door locking/un-
locking operation when in-
volved in an accident
When the automatic door locking/unlock-
ing function is ON, all the doors will be
locked automatically while driving. For
further details, refer to “Automatic door
locking/unlocking” �P136.
When the vehicle sustains a strong impact
which may trigger the airbags to deploy,
the door locks may be unlocked automa-
tically to enable emergency escape. Gen-
erally, an impact sustained from a rear end
collision does not trigger the airbags to
deploy. However if the impact is strong
enough to deploy the airbags, it can also
trigger the unlocking function.
2. Turn the push-button ignition switch to
the “ON” position.
NOTE
Depending on the severity of the im-
pact, the emergency unlocking may not
function.
CAUTION
If the following occur, there may be a
malfunction in the system.
Have the system inspected by a
SUBARU dealer.
Under such circumstance, the automatic
