Subaru Legacy: Rear gate (Outback)

Subaru Legacy: Rear gate (Outback)

The rear gate can be locked and unlocked using any of the following systems.

● Power door locking switch: Refer to “Power door locking switches” F2-7.

● Remote keyless entry system: Refer to “Remote keyless entry system” F2-8.

To open:

First unlock the rear gate lock then push the rear gate opener button.

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 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 opening or closing the rear gate and when loading or unloading cargo.

NOTE

If the rear gate cannot be unlocked due to a discharged vehicle battery, a malfunction 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 unlocked” F9-19.

• Moonroof (if equipped)
• Moonroof switches
• Sun shade

Moonroof (if equipped)

WARNING

Never let anyone’s hands, arms, head or any objects protrude from the moonroof. A person could be seriously injured if the vehicle stops suddenly or turns sharply or if the vehicle is involved in an accident. To avoid serious personal injury caused by entrapment, you must conform to the following instructions without exception.

● Before closing the moonroof, make sure that no one’s hands, arms, head or other objects will be accidentally caught in the moonroof.

● Before leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the ignition switch for safety and never allow an unattended child to remain in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child operating the moonroof.

● Never try to check the anti-entrapment function by deliberately placing part of your body in the moonroof.

CAUTION

● Do not sit on the edge of the open moonroof.
● Do not operate the moonroof if falling snow or extremely cold conditions have caused it to freeze shut.
● The anti-entrapment function does not operate when the moonroof is being tilted down. Be sure to confirm that it is safe to do so before tilting the moonroof down.

The moonroof has both tilting and sliding functions.

The moonroof operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

Moonroof switches

Tilting moonroof

1) Raise
2) Lower

The raising function will only operate when the moonroof is fully closed. The lowering function will only operate when the moonroof is raised.

Press the rear side of the “UP/DOWN” switch to raise the moonroof. Press the front side of the “UP/DOWN” switch to lower the moonroof.

Release the switch after the moonroof has been raised or has been lowered completely. Pressing the switch continuously may cause damage to the moonroof.

NOTE

One-touch operation does not take place when the moonroof is lowered. Press the switch continuously to lower the moonroof.

Sliding moonroof

1) Open
2) Close

Press the “OPEN/CLOSE” switch rearward to open the moonroof. The sun shade will also be opened together with the moonroof. For Outback, the moonroof will stop at a position approximately 0.8 in (2 cm) away from the fully opened position. Press the switch again to open the moonroof completely.

Press the “OPEN/CLOSE” switch forward to close the moonroof. To stop the moonroof at a selected midway position while opening or closing it, momentarily press the switch to the “OPEN” side or “CLOSE” side. After washing the vehicle or after it rains, wipe away water on the roof prior to opening the moonroof to prevent drops of water from falling into the passenger compartment.

NOTE

● For the sake of safety, it is recommended that you avoid driving with the moonroof fully opened.
● If the moonroof cannot be closed through the switch operation because of system failure, it can be closed manually using a hex-head wrench. For the procedure, refer to “Moonroof
– if moonroof cannot be closed” F9-19.

Anti-entrapment function

When the moonroof senses a substantial enough object trapped between its glass and the vehicle’s roof during closure, it automatically moves back to the fully open position and stops there. The anti-entrapment function may also be activated by a strong shock on the moonroof even when there is nothing trapped.

CAUTION

Never attempt to test this function using fingers, hands or other parts of your body.

Sun shade

The sun shade can be slid forward or backward by hand while the moonroof is closed.

If the moonroof is opened, the sun shade also moves back.

Trunk lid (Legacy)Ignition switch