Subaru 2005 Forester 2.5X - Manual (Page 139)

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Keys and doors
closed while driving.
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.
NOTE
If the rear gate cannot be unlocked due to a dis-
charged battery, a fault in the door locking/unlock-
ing system or other causes, you can unlock it by
manually operating the rear gate lock release le-
ver.
For the procedure, refer to “Rear gate – if the rear
gate cannot be unlocked” in chapter 9 “In case of
emergency” .
Moonroof (if equipped)
A) Open/close switch
B) Open
C) Close
The moonroof operates only when the ignition switch
is in the “ON” position.
„ To open the moonroof
Push and quickly release the rear part of the switch to
open the moonroof. The sun shade also will be
opened together with the moonroof. The moonroof will
stop at a position 20 in (50 cm) away from the fully
A
B
C
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