When The Rear Gate Cannot Be Opened; When The Rear Gate Cannot Be Closed; Running Out Of Fuel (Diesel Engine Models) - Subaru Outback 2015 Manual

(Outback) – if the rear gate cannot be
opened" F9-31.
2. Operate the power rear gate to confirm
it is recovered.
& When the rear gate cannot be
opened
Perform the procedure described in "Rear
gate (Outback) – if the rear gate cannot be
opened" F9-31.
& When the rear gate cannot be
closed
CAUTION
. On areas which are not flat, such
as hills, do not conduct any of
the following actions. The rear
gate may close suddenly and hit
someone's head, face or catch
fingers and body parts in it,
resulting in injury.
. Even while conducting the fol-
lowing actions on a flat surface,
be careful not to be injured by
getting caught in or hit by the
rear gate.
. After closing the rear gate by the
following methods, we recom-
mend that you have the vehicle
In case of emergency/Running out of fuel (diesel engine models)
checked at a SUBARU dealer.
If the rear gate cannot be closed due to a
flat battery, etc., while the rear gate is
stopped midway, it can be closed by hand.
1. Gently close the rear gate by hand
until it reaches the half-shut position. If the
rear gate does not close, perform the
procedure described in "Rear gate
(Outback) – if the rear gate cannot be
opened" F9-31.
2. Operate the power rear gate to confirm
it is recovered.
Running out of fuel (diesel
engine models)
CAUTION
. Do not try to start the engine
before refueling and operating
the priming pump. Doing so
could damage the engine and
fuel system.
. Do not operate the starter motor
for more than 30 seconds of total
time. Doing so could overheat
the starter motor and discharge
the vehicle battery.
Perform the following procedure to restart
the engine.
1. Refuel your vehicle.
For the fuel requirements and refueling
procedure, refer to "Fuel" F7-3.
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