Subaru Legacy Outback 2006, Owner'S Manual

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Keys and doors
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To close the rear gate, lower it 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.
NOTE
Should the rear gate be unable to be
unlocked due to a discharged battery,
a fault in the door locking/unlocking
system or other causes, you can un-
lock it by manually operating the rear
gate lock release lever.
For the procedure, refer to “Rear gate
(Station wagon) – if the rear gate can-
not be unlocked” section in chapter 9
“In case of emergency”.
Sunroof (if equipped)
To prevent dangerous exhaust gas
from entering the vehicle, always
keep the rear gate closed while driv-
ing.
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y
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.
y
Be careful not to hit your head or
face on the rear gate when open-
ing or closing the rear gate and
when loading or unloading cargo.
y
Never let anyone’s hands, arms,
head or any objects protrude from
the sunroof. 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
do the following.
y
Before closing the sunroof, make
sure that no one’s hands, arms,
head or other objects will be acci-
dentally caught in the sunroof.
y
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 sunroof.
y
Never try to check the anti-entrap-
ment function by deliberately
placing part of your body in the
sunroof.