Rear Gate (Outback); Manual Rear Gate (If Equipped) - Subaru legacy 2017 Owner's Manual

If the latch is not released, contact your
SUBARU dealer.
In that case, use the key to release the
latch, then close the trunk lid.
Also, if the movement of the release
handle feels restricted or not entirely
smooth during operation, or the handle
and/or handle base is cracked, contact
your SUBARU dealer.

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 Key-
less access with push-button start system
2-10.
. Remote keyless entry system: Refer to
Remote keyless entry system
To open:
Rear gate opener button
1. Unlock the rear gate.
Keys and doors/Rear gate (Outback)
2. Press and hold the rear gate opener
button. The rear gate will open slightly.
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
malfunction in the door locking/unlock-
2-9.
ing system or other causes, you can
unlock it by manually operating the
rear gate lock release lever. For the
procedure, refer to
(Outback) if the rear gate cannot be
opened 9-20.
2-24.
To close:
Lower the rear gate slowly and push down
firmly until the latch engages.
The rear gate can be lowered easily if you
2-41
Rear gate
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