Subaru Ascent 2020 Quick Manual page 31

POWER REAR GATE (PRG)
Power Rear Gate Button
Briefly press and release the button on the instrument panel to
automatically open or close the rear gate. Two chirps will sound
and the hazard warning flashers will flash twice. If you briefly press
the button while it is closing, it will open. If you briefly press the
button while it is opening, it will pause. Press the button again to close the rear gate. If you
attempt to open the power rear gate with the doors locked, three rapid beeps will sound.
The operation is the same using the power rear gate button on the access key fob
or transmitter.
From the Rear of the Vehicle
To open the rear gate, unlock your Subaru or have
access key fob with you. Then, briefly press the
button on the underside trim near the license plate.
The rear gate will automatically open. If you briefly
press the button while the gate is opening, it will
pause. Press the button again to close the rear gate.
To close the rear gate, briefly press the power rear gate button on
the inside edge of the rear gate. If you press the button again, the
rear gate will open.
Power Rear Gate Lock
With the rear gate open, press the lock button on the inside edge
of the rear gate. All doors, the rear gate and the fuel lid will lock,
and the rear gate will close.
Memory Height
You can set where the rear gate stops when it opens. To set the height:
1. Make sure the ignition is in the "LOCK"/"OFF" position.
2. Open the rear gate using the power rear gate function.
3. Stop the rear gate when it reaches the desired height by
pressing the PRG button on the rear gate or instrument panel.
4. Press the memory switch in the instrument panel to select
the "ON" status (switch indented).
5. With the rear gate at the desired height, press and hold the
power rear gate button on the inside edge of the rear gate.
A chirp will sound and the hazard warning flashers will flash
three times to confirm the height is set.
When the memory switch is in the "ON" status, the rear gate will stop at the set memory
height when you use any of the power rear gate switches.
(if equipped)
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