Rear Gate (Outback); Manual Rear Gate - Subaru Legacy 2021 Owner's Manual

If the latch is not released, contact your
SUBARU dealer.
In that case, use the key to release the
latch, then close the trunk lid.
Also, if the movement of the release
handle feels restricted or not entirely
smooth during operation, or the handle
and/or handle base is cracked, contact
your SUBARU dealer.

2-10. Rear Gate (Outback)

& Manual Rear Gate
The rear gate can be locked and unlocked
using any of the following systems.
. Power door locking switch: Refer to
"Locking and Unlocking from the Inside"
FP139.
. Keyless access with the push-button
start system (if equipped): Refer to "Key-
less Access with Push-Button Start Sys-
tem" FP115.
. Remote keyless entry system: Refer to
"Remote Keyless Entry System" FP133.
To open:
Rear gate opener button
1. Unlock the rear gate.
Rear Gate (Outback)
2. Press and hold the rear gate opener
button. The rear gate will open slightly.
3. Hold the rear gate and lift it up slowly.
NOTE
If the rear gate cannot be opened due to
a discharged vehicle battery, a mal-
function in the door locking/unlocking
system or other causes, you can unlock
it by manually operating the rear gate
lock release lever. For the procedure,
refer to "Rear Gate (Outback) – If the
Rear Gate Cannot Be Opened" FP467.
To close:
Lower the rear gate slowly and push down
firmly until the latch engages.
The rear gate can be lowered easily if you
pull it down holding the convenient grip.
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