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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.
