Subaru 2005 Forester 2.5X - Manual (Page 138)

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Keys and doors
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Rear gate
The rear gate can be locked and unlocked using either
the keyless entry system or the power door locking
switches.
Refer to the “Power door locking switches” and “Re-
mote keyless entry system (if equipped)” sections 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
holding the recessed grip.
y Do not attempt to shut the rear gate while
holding the inside handle. Also avoid closing
the rear gate by pulling on the inside handle
from inside the cargo space. There is a danger
of your hand being caught and injured.
y
To prevent dangerous exhaust gas from en-
tering the vehicle, always keep the rear gate
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