Subaru 2014 Forester, Owner'S Manual

Page: 440 / 546

Models without power rear gate
Models with power rear gate
3. To open the rear gate, turn the lever to
the right position using a flat-head screw-
driver or a similar tool.
Power rear gate - if power
rear gate does not operate
properly
&
When the power rear gate is
deactivated
NOTE
.
After deactivating automatic open-
ing and closing, the rear gate may open
or close automatically, moving little by
little. This movement is to prevent the
rear gate from quickly opening and
closing and it will continue for approxi-
mately 15 seconds but it is not a
malfunction.
.
While the power rear gate is tem-
porarily deactivated, if it is struck by
body parts or objects and sustains a
strong impact, the temporary deactiva-
tion may be canceled. The purpose of
this is to absorb the impact of the
collision and it is not a malfunction. In
this case, the rear gate will not open or
close automatically.
If the power rear gate senses a malfunc-
tion, an electronic chirp will sound and
automatic opening and closing will be
deactivated. The rear gate will automati-
cally open or close depending on the
degree it is open to at this time.
In order for the rear gate to open and close
automatically, carry out the following
operation. If the rear gate does not open
and close automatically after carrying out
this operation, we recommend that you
have the vehicle checked at a SUBARU
dealer.
!
When the rear gate is closed
1. Press and hold the rear gate opener
button. If the rear gate does not open,
perform the procedure described in
“
Rear
gate
–
if the rear gate cannot be opened
”
F
9-18.
2. Gently close the rear gate by hand
until it reaches the half-shut position.
3. Press and hold either of the power rear
gate buttons.
In case of emergency/Power rear gate
–
if power rear gate does not operate properly
9-19
–
CONTINUED
–