Rear Gate (5-Door) - Subaru 2008 Impreza Owner's Manual

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Keys and doors

Rear gate (5-door)

The rear gate can be locked and unlocked
using either the keyless entry system or
the power door locking switches.
Refer to the "Power door locking switches"
and "Remote keyless entry system" sec-
tions in this chapter.
To open:
First unlock the rear gate lock then push
the rear gate opener button.
To close:
Lower it 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.
WARNING
To prevent dangerous exhaust
gas from entering the vehicle,
always keep the rear gate closed
while driving.
Do not attempt to shut the rear
gate while holding the recessed
grip. Also avoid closing the rear
gate by pulling on the recessed
grip from inside the cargo space.
There is a danger of your hand
being caught and injured.
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
when loading or unloading car-
go.