Subaru 2003 Impreza - Manual (Page 121)

IMPREZA(NA) A1850BE-A (ENGLISH)
Keys and doors
2-30
Rear gate (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 the
“Power door locking switches” section in this chap-
ter.
To open the rear gate, first unlock the rear gate lock
then pull the outside handle up.
To close the rear gate, lower it slowly and push
down firmly until the latch engages.
WARNING
To prevent dangerous exhaust gas from enter-
ing the vehicle, always keep the rear gate
closed while driving.
CAUTION
Do not jam a plastic bag in or place cello-
phane 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.