Rear Gate - If The Rear Gate Cannot Be Opened - Subaru 2012 Forester Owner's Manual

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In case of emergency
distances, transport your vehicle
on a flat-bed truck.
Rear gate – if the rear gate
cannot be opened
In the event that you cannot open the rear
gate by operating the power door locking
switches or the remote keyless entry
system, you can open it from inside the
cargo area.
1. Remove the access cover at the
bottom-center of the rear gate trim.
2. Locate the rear gate lock release lever
behind the rear gate trim panel.
CAUTION
Never operate the rear gate lock
release lever with fingers because
doing so may cause an injury. Al-
ways use a screwdriver or a similar
tool.
3. Slide the lever to the right using a
screwdriver to unlock the rear gate.
4. Open the rear gate from outside by
holding the rear gate with your hands.