Subaru 2004 Legacy - Manual (Page 138)

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Keys and doors
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Rear gate (Station wagon)
1) Lock
2) Unlock
To unlock the rear gate, insert the key in the keyhole
and turn it clockwise. To lock the rear gate, insert the
key in the keyhole and turn it counterclockwise. If your
vehicle is equipped with power door locking switches,
the rear gate can also be locked and unlocked through
use of the power door locking switches. Refer to “Pow-
er door locking switches” section in this chapter.
To open the rear gate, first unlock the rear gate lock
then pull the outside handle up.
Then, hold the rear gate and raise it as high as it will
go.
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 down
on the recessed grip.
y To prevent dangerous exhaust gas from en-
tering the vehicle, always keep the rear gate
closed while driving.
y
Do not attempt to shut the rear gate while
holding the recessed grip. Also avoid closing
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