Lock/Unlock; Open/Close - Subaru impreza 2017 Owner's Manual

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Keys and doors/Rear gate (5 door models)

Lock/unlock

The rear gate can be locked and unlocked
using any of the following systems.
. Power door locking switch: Refer to
How to operate the power door locking
switches 2-25.
. Keyless access with the push-button
start system (if equipped): Refer to Key-
less access with push-button start system
2-3.
. Remote keyless entry system: Refer to
Remote keyless entry system

Open/close

2-19.
1) The rear gate opener button
To open:
First unlock the rear gate lock then push
the rear gate opener button.
To close:
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 recessed grip.
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 open-
ing or closing the rear gate and