Rear Gate - If The Rear Gate Cannot Be Opened; Moonroof - If The Moonroof Cannot Be Closed - Subaru 2010 Forester Manual

Rear gate – if the rear gate
cannot be opened
In the event that you cannot open the rear
gate by operating the power door locking
switches or the remote keyless entry
system, you can open it from inside the
cargo area.
1. Remove the access cover at the
bottom-center of the rear gate trim.
2. Locate the rear gate lock release lever
behind the rear gate trim panel.
CAUTION
Never operate the rear gate lock
release lever with fingers because
doing so may cause an injury. Al-
ways use a screwdriver or a similar
tool.
3. Turn the lever to the right position
using a screwdriver.
4. Open the rear gate from outside by
holding the rear gate with your hands.
In case of emergency
Moonroof – if the moonroof
cannot be closed
If the moonroof cannot be closed with the
moonroof switch, you can close the moon-
roof manually.
1. Remove the plug on the roof trim of the
cargo area by inserting the end of the flat-
head screwdriver between the roof and
plug and prying it off.
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