Rear Gate - Subaru 2002 Forester Owner's Manual

the driver's side door, is in the "LOCK" position, the rear passengers'
windows cannot be operated with the rear passengers' switches.

Rear gate

WARNING
D Do not attempt to shut the rear gate while holding the inside
handle. Also avoid closing the rear gate by pulling on the inside
handle from inside the cargo space. There is a danger of your
hand being caught and injured.
D To prevent dangerous exhaust gas from entering the vehicle,
always keep the rear gate closed while driving.
To unlock the rear gate, insert the key in the keyhole and turn it clock-
wise. To lock the rear gate, insert the key in the keyhole and turn it coun-
terclockwise. Since your vehicle is equipped with power door locks, the
rear gate can also be locked and unlocked by operating the driver's door
lock.
To open the rear gate, first unlock the rear gate lock then pull the outside
handle up.
To close the rear gate, lower it slowly and push down firmly until the latch
engages. The rear gate can be lowered easily if you pull down on the
inside handle as shown in the illustration.
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