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closed, the Key lock-in prevention
function will be triggered. All doors will
be unlocked, the Key lock-in prevention
warning indicator “

” will appear and

the warning chime will also sound.

Non-operation of key lock-in pre-
vention function

When the system is set so that it does not
operate, the doors are locked by the
following operation.
.

If the lock lever is turned to the front

(“LOCK”) position with the driver’s door
open and the driver’s door is then closed
with the lock lever in that position, the
driver’s door is locked.
.

If the spare key is used to lock the

driver’s door from the outside of the
vehicle, the door is locked.

Battery drainage prevention
function

If a door or the rear gate is not completely
closed, the interior lights will remain
illuminated as a result. However, several
lights are automatically turned off by the
battery drainage prevention function to
prevent the battery from discharging. The
following interior lights are affected by this
function.

Item

Switch

position

Automatically turning

off

Map lights

DOOR

Approximately 20

minutes later

Dome light

DOOR

Approximately 20

minutes later

Ignition
switch light

—

Approximately 20

minutes later

Cargo area
light

DOOR

Approximately 20

minutes later

NOTE

The default setting for this function

is set as “operational”. The operational/
non-operational setting of this function
can be changed by a SUBARU dealer.
Contact your SUBARU dealer to
change the setting.
.

When leaving the vehicle, please

make sure that all doors and the rear
gate are completely closed.
.

The battery drainage prevention

function does not operate while the
key is in the ignition switch.

2-6. Alarm system

The alarm system helps to protect your
vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn
sounds and the hazard warning flashers
flash if someone attempts to break into
your vehicle.

For models with “keyless access with
push-button start system”:
The system can be armed or disarmed
with the keyless access function or access
key fob.
The system will not be activated when the
push-button ignition switch is in the “ACC”
or “ON” position.

For models without “keyless access
with push-button start system”:
The system can be armed or disarmed
with the remote transmitter.
The system will not be activated when the
key is inserted into the ignition switch.

Your vehicle’s alarm system has been set
for activation at the time of shipment from
the factory. You can set the system for
deactivation yourself or have it done by
your SUBARU dealer.

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Alarm system operation

When the alarm system is armed, it is
triggered by the opening any of the doors,
the rear gate or engine hood.
The alarm system will activate the follow-
ing alarms when triggered.
.

The vehicle’s horn will sound for 30

seconds.
.

The hazard warning flashers will flash

for 30 seconds.

If any of the doors, the rear gate or engine
hood remains open after the 30-second
period, the horn will continue to sound for a
maximum of 3 minutes. If the door, rear
gate or engine hood is closed while the
horn is sounding, the horn will stop
sounding with a delay of up to 30 seconds.

NOTE

The alarm system can be set to trigger
the illumination of the following interior
lights.
.

Map lights (illuminates only when

the door interlock switch is in the
“DOOR” position)
.

Dome light (illuminates only when

the dome light switch is in the “DOOR”
position)
.

Cargo area light (illuminates only

when the cargo area light switch is in
the “DOOR” position)

The notifications regarding the map
lights, dome light and cargo area light
are deactivated as the factory setting. A
SUBARU dealer can activate the sys-
tem. Contact your SUBARU dealer for
details.

Arming the system

The alarm system becomes armed when
the following operation is performed.
1. Close all windows and the moonroof (if
equipped) and turn the ignition switch to
the “OFF” position.
2. Carry the key and get out of the
vehicle.
3. Make sure that the engine hood is
locked.
4. Lock the doors using any of the
following methods.

Locking using the remote keyless

entry system. For details, refer to
“Remote keyless entry system”
FP127.
.

Locking using the keyless access

function (if equipped). For details, refer
to “Locking with the door lock sensor”
FP115.
.

Locking using the power door lock-

ing switch. For details, refer to “Locking
using power door locking switch”
FP132.

Locking using the rear lock button.

For details, refer to “Locking with the
rear lock button” FP116.
.

Locking using the power rear gate

lock button. For details, refer to “Lock-
ing with the power rear gate lock
button” FP116.

NOTE

Security indicator light

All doors, the rear gate and fuel lid

will lock, an electronic chirp will sound
once, the hazard warning flashers will
flash once, and the security indicator
light will start flashing rapidly.
.

If any of the doors or the rear gate is

not fully closed, an electronic chirp
sounds five times and the hazard

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warning flashers flash five times to
alert you that the doors (or the rear
gate) are not properly closed. When
you close the door, doors will automa-
tically lock and the system will auto-
matically arm in 30 seconds.

5. Approximately 30 seconds later, the
system will enter surveillance state.

When the system is in surveillance state,
the security indicator light will then flash
slowly (twice approximately every 2 sec-
onds), indicating that the system has been
armed for surveillance.

NOTE

The system can be armed even if the

windows and/or moonroof are open.
Always make sure that they are fully
closed before arming the system.
.

The 30-second standby time can be

eliminated if you prefer. Have it per-
formed by your SUBARU dealer.
.

If any of the following actions is

done during the standby period, the
system will not switch to the surveil-
lance state.

– Doors (including the rear gate)
are unlocked using the access key
fob/remote transmitter.
– Doors (including the rear gate)
are unlocked using the keyless

access function (models with “key-
less access with push-button start
system”).
– Any door (including the rear gate
and engine hood) is opened.
– The ignition switch is turned to
the “ON” position (models without
“keyless access with push-button
start system”).
– Push-button ignition switch is
turned to the “ACC” position (mod-
els with “keyless access with push-
button start system”).

Disarming the system

Perform either of the following procedures.
.

Briefly press a button (for less than 2

seconds) on the access key fob/remote
transmitter.
.

Carry the access key fob and perform

either of the following procedures (models
with “keyless access with push-button
start system”).

– Grip the front door handle.
– Press the rear gate opener button.
– Unlock using the PIN code access.

The flashing of the security indicator light
will then change slowly (once approxi-
mately every 3 seconds from twice ap-
proximately every 2 seconds), indicating
that the alarm system has been disarmed.

Emergency disarming

If you cannot disarm the system using the
access key fob/transmitter (i.e., the trans-
mitter is lost, broken or the transmitter
battery is too weak), you can disarm the
system without using the access key fob/
remote transmitter.
The system can be disarmed if you turn the
ignition switch from the “LOCK”/“OFF”
position to the “ON” position with a
registered key/access key fob.

NOTE

For models with “keyless access with
push-button start system”, if the ac-
cess key fob battery is discharged,
perform the procedure described in
“Switching power status” FP428. In
such a case, replace the battery im-
mediately. Refer to “Replacing battery
of access key fob” FP484.

Alarm system setting

To change the setting of your vehicle’s
alarm system for activation or deactiva-
tion, do the following.
1. Disarm the alarm system. Refer to
“Disarming the system” FP136.
2. Sit in the driver’s seat and shut all
doors, the rear gate and engine hood.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”

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position.
4. Hold down “ ” of the driver’s power
door locking switch, open the driver’s door
within the following 1 second, and wait 10
seconds without releasing the switch. The
setting will then be changed as follows.

Type A combination meter

Setting

status

Combination

meter display

Horn

Activate

AL on

Once

Deactivate

AL off

Twice

Type B combination meter

Setting

status

Combination

meter display

Horn

Activate

AL ON

Once

Deactivate

AL OFF

Twice

NOTE

You may have the above setting change
done by your SUBARU dealer.

If you have accidentally trig-
gered the alarm system

To stop the alarm

Do any of the following operations:
.

Press any button on the access key fob/

remote transmitter.
.

Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”

position (models without “keyless access

with push-button start system”).
.

Turn the push-button ignition to the

“ACC” position (models with “keyless
access with push-button start system”).

NOTE

Only registered keys will stop the
alarm. If the immobilizer transponder
is not registered, the alarm will not
stop.

Valet mode

When you choose the valet mode, the
alarm system does not operate. In valet
mode, the remote transmitter is used only
for locking and unlocking the doors and
rear gate and panic activation.

To enter the valet mode, change the
setting of your vehicle’s alarm system to
deactivation mode. Refer to “Alarm system
setting” FP136. The security indicator
light will continue to flash once every 3
seconds, indicating that the system is in
the valet mode.

To exit valet mode, change the setting of
your vehicle’s alarm system to activation
mode. Refer to “Alarm system setting”
FP136.

2-7. Child safety locks

Each rear door has a child safety lock.
When the child safety lock lever is in the
lock position, the door cannot be opened
from the inside. The door can only be
opened from the outside.

WARNING

Always turn the child safety locks to
the “LOCK” position when children
sit in the rear seat. Serious injury
could result if a child accidentally
opens the door and falls out.

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2-8. Windows

WARNING

To avoid serious personal injury
caused by entrapment, always con-
form to the following instructions
without exception.

When operating the power win-

dows, be extremely careful to
prevent anyone’s fingers, arms,
neck, head or other objects from
being caught in the window.

Always lock the passengers’ win-

dows using the lock switch when
children are riding in the vehicle.

Always carry the key when you

leave the vehicle for safety rea-
sons and never allow an unat-
tended child to remain in the
vehicle. Failure to follow this
procedure could result in injury
to a child operating the power
window.

NOTE

If the power window system detects

resistance, an impact or abnormality,
the window operation may be automa-
tically stopped to prevent further jam-

ming, entrapment or malfunction.

– The closing window slides down
slightly and stops.
– The opening window stops slid-
ing down.

The power window system may

detect resistance, an impact or an
abnormality in the following cases.

– A substantial sized object is
caught between the window and
the window frame.
– A foreign object is caught be-
tween the window and the window
frame.
– The vehicle drives over a deep
pothole.

The window cannot be closed for a

few seconds after the window is auto-
matically stopped by the system.

Power window operation

Power window switches

Driver’s side power window switches:

For front left window (with one-touch auto
up and down feature)

For front right window (with one-touch
auto up and down feature (if equipped))

For rear left window

For rear right window

Lock switch

All door windows can be controlled by the
power window switch cluster on the driver
side door.
These switches illuminate when activated.

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Passenger ’s side power window

switches:

Each passenger’s window can be con-
trolled by the power window switch located
on the door.

Operating the window

With one-touch auto up and down feature
1)

Automatically close*

Open

Automatically open*

*: To stop the window halfway, operate the

switch to the opposite side.

Without one-touch auto up and down
feature
1)

Open

NOTE

Avoid the following.
.

Continuously operating a switch in

the same direction after the window is
fully closed or fully opened.
.

Continuously operating three or

more switches all at once in the same
direction after the windows are fully
closed or fully opened.

Either of the operations described
above may cause the power window
breaker to operate making it impossible
to open or close the window. Be sure to
initialize the power windows. Refer to

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“Initialization of power window (win-
dows with off delay function)” FP140.

Anti-entrapment function (windows
with one-touch auto up and down
function)

While closing the window automatically, if
the window senses a substantial enough
object trapped between the window and
the window frame, it automatically moves
down slightly and stops.
If a foreign object is caught while window is
opening automatically, the window will
stop.

CAUTION

Never attempt to test the power

window operation using body
parts fingers, hands or other
parts of your body.

If an object is caught just before

the window fully closes, the sys-
tem may not operate properly.

NOTE

If a window detects an impact similar

to that caused by trapping an object (for
example, when the vehicle encounters
a deep pothole), the anti-entrapment
function may operate.
.

You cannot close the window for a

few seconds after the anti-entrapment
function operates.

Off delay function (if equipped)

The windows can be operated for approxi-
mately 40 seconds even after the ignition
switch is turned to the “ACC” or “OFF”
position. If a front door is opened within 40
seconds, the off delay function is can-
celed.

Locking the passengers’ windows

Lock

Unlock

When the lock switch is in the lock position,
the rear passenger’s window switches on
the driver side door and the passengers’
window switches cannot be operated.

Initialization of power window
(windows with off delay func-
tion)

If the one-touch auto up and down function
or off delay function does not operate
properly, operate each window according
to the following procedure in order to
initialize the power window system.
1. Close the door.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.
3. Open the window completely and then
press and hold down the power window
switch for approximately 1 second.
4. Close the window completely and then
pull and hold the power window switch for
approximately 1 second.

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2-9. Rear gate

Instruction rear gate

The rear gate can be locked and unlocked
using any of the following systems.
.

Power door locking switch: Refer to

“Locking and unlocking from the inside”
FP132.
.

Keyless access with the push-button

start system (if equipped): Refer to “Key-
less access with push-button start system”
FP110.
.

Remote keyless entry system: Refer to

“Remote keyless entry system” FP127.

To open:

Rear gate opener button

1. Unlock the rear gate.

2. Press and hold the rear gate opener
button. The rear gate will open slightly.
3. Hold the rear gate and lift it up slowly.

NOTE

If the rear gate cannot be opened due to
a discharged vehicle battery, a mal-
function in the door locking/unlocking
system or other causes, you can unlock
it by instructionly operating the rear gate
lock release lever. For the procedure,
refer to “Rear gate – if the rear gate
cannot be opened” FP429.

To close:

Lower the rear gate slowly and push down
firmly until the latch engages.
The rear gate can be lowered easily if you
pull it down holding the handle.

WARNING

To prevent dangerous exhaust

gas from entering the vehicle,
always keep the rear gate closed
while the engine is running.

Do not attempt to shut the rear

gate while holding the recessed
grip. Also do not close the rear
gate by pulling the handle from
inside the cargo space. There is a
danger of your hand being
caught and injured.

CAUTION

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.

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.

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Power rear gate (if equipped)

WARNING

When operating the power rear

gate, observe the following pre-
cautions. Ignoring the precau-
tions may result in an injury (e.
g., anyone’s body is hit against
the rear gate or is caught in the
rear gate, etc.)

– Make sure there are no people

around the rear gate.

– Never let anyone get close to

the rear gate.

When closing the rear gate, be

extremely careful to prevent any-
one’s fingers, arms, neck, head
or other objects from being
caught in the rear gate. Other-
wise, serious personal injury may
be caused by entrapment.

After opening the rear gate on a

slope using the power rear gate
feature, the rear gate may close.
Make sure that the rear gate has
stopped completely after open-
ing it.

When leaving the vehicle, always

carry the key for safety and never
allow an unattended child to

remain in the vehicle. Failure to
follow this procedure could re-
sult in injury to a child operating
the power rear gate.

The driver should be aware of and

pay careful attention to his/her
responsibilities.

Use the power rear gate only

when the area around the rear
gate is clearly visible and when
you have checked that there is no
danger of people being caught in
the gate.

CAUTION

When closing the rear gate after

opening it, make sure to use the
power rear gate. If you close the
rear gate instructionly with extra
force, the power rear gate may
be damaged.

Do not install any accessories

other than genuine SUBARU
parts on the rear gate. If the
weight of rear gate increases
excessively, the rear gate stay
cannot support the rear gate
sufficiently when opening the
rear gate. Also, the power rear
gate may not function properly or

may malfunction.

The power rear gate operates only when
all of the following conditions are satisfied.
.

The vehicle is stopped completely.

The outside temperature is within a

range of −228F to 1408F (from −308C to
608C).
.

The ignition switch is in the “LOCK”/

“OFF” or “ACC” position. Or, the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position and the select
lever is in the “P” position.

We recommend using the power rear gate
function in most circumstances instead of
instruction operation.

NOTE

Do not press the power rear gate

button repeatedly while the power rear
gate is operating. Otherwise, the sys-
tem may ignore the button operation in
order to avoid being damaged.
.

If the vehicle starts to move while the

power rear gate is operating, the sys-
tem sounds a buzzer and closes the
rear gate automatically. At this time, if
the system detects jamming, it will
deactivate the power rear gate and the
rear gate will not be closed. If this
occurs, close the rear gate instructionly.
For details, refer to “Instruction rear gate”

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FP141.
.

If you try to open the rear gate using

the power rear gate function immedi-
ately after closing the rear gate using
the power rear gate function, an elec-
tronic chirp will sound and the rear gate
will not open. Wait for a while before
trying to open the rear gate via the
power rear gate function.
.

If either of the operating conditions

has not been satisfied while operating
the power rear gate, an electronic chirp
will sound and the power rear gate will
be deactivated. In this case, the rear
gate may stop opening or closing
suddenly.

Operation

NOTE

The rear gate will remain unlocked

even after closing it. Always lock the
rear gate when leaving the vehicle.
.

If you cannot open/close the rear

gate by performing the operation de-
scribed here, a short electronic chirp
will sound three times (beep, beep,
beep).

By the power rear gate button
(other than the buttons on the
rear gate)

Power rear gate button on the instrument
panel

Power rear gate button on the access key
fob

Power rear gate button on the transmitter

To open the rear gate:
Press and hold the power rear gate button
when the rear gate is closed. The rear gate

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will open automatically. Then an electronic
chirp and the hazard warning flashers will
operate as follows:
.

When operating the power rear gate

button on the instrument panel/transmitter:
sounds and flashes twice.
.

When operating the power rear gate

button on the access key fob: sounds and
flashes four times.

NOTE

While the rear gate is locked, you
cannot open the rear gate by operating
the power rear gate button on the
instrument panel. In such a case,
unlock the rear gate before operating
the power rear gate button.

To pause the opening rear gate:
Briefly press the power rear gate button
while the rear gate is being opened. Then
an electronic chirp will sound twice and the
hazard warning flashers will flash twice.
If you press the power rear gate button
again, the rear gate will close.
You can open the rear gate by pressing the
power rear gate button briefly while the
rear gate is being closed.

NOTE

The rear gate cannot be paused when it
is in the approximately 2 in (5 cm) range
from the fully closed position. The
system will ignore any button operation
and the rear gate will continue to open.

To close the rear gate:
Press and hold the power rear gate button.
Then an electronic chirp will sound twice
and the hazard warning flashers will flash
twice. If you briefly press the power rear
gate button again, the rear gate will open.

NOTE

T h e o p e r a t i o n a l / n o n - o p e r a t i o n a l
setting of the power rear gate using

power rear gate button can be changed
by your SUBARU dealer. Contact your
SUBARU dealer for details.

By the buttons on the rear gate

NOTE

After performing the following proce-
dures, an electronic chirp will sound
twice and the hazard warning flashers
will flash twice.

Rear gate opener button

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Power rear gate button on the inside edge
of the rear gate
1)

Power rear gate button

Power rear gate lock button (if equipped)

To open the rear gate:
1. For models with “keyless access with
push-button start system”, carry the ac-
cess key fob. For models without “keyless
access with push-button start system”,
unlock the rear gate.
2. Briefly press the rear gate opener
button when the rear gate is closed.

The rear gate will open automatically.

To pause the opening rear gate:
Briefly press either of the following buttons
while the rear gate is being opened.
.

Rear gate opener button

Power rear gate button on the inside

edge of the rear gate

If you press the power rear gate button
again, the rear gate will close. You can
open the rear gate by pressing the power
rear gate button briefly while the rear gate
is being closed.

NOTE

The rear gate cannot be paused when it
is in the approximately 2 in (5 cm) range
from the fully closed position. The
system will ignore any button operation
and the rear gate will continue to open.

To close the rear gate:
Briefly press either of the following but-

tons.
.

Rear gate opener button

Power rear gate button on the inside

edge of the rear gate

If you press the power rear gate button
again, the rear gate will open.

To Lock the doors using the power rear
gate lock button:
Carry the access key fob, and press the
power rear gate lock button. All doors, the
rear gate and the fuel lid are locked, and
the rear gate will be closed. Also, the
hazard warning flashers will flash once,
and an electronic chirp will sound once.

NOTE

By pushing the power rear gate lock

button for more than 2 seconds, all
doors are locked, however, the auto
door closing function of the rear gate
will be canceled.
.

If any of the doors is not fully closed,

the outside warning chime sounds five
times to alert you that the doors are not
properly closed.

By manual operation

To open the rear gate:
Lift up the rear gate, when the rear gate at
midway position. The rear gate will open
automatically.

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To close the rear gate:
Pull down the rear gate when the rear gate
is opened. The rear gate will close auto-
matically.

NOTE

If the rear gate is moved slowly, it

may not operate automatically open or
close.
.

When leaving the vehicle, make sure

that all doors and the rear gate are
completely locked.

Manual operation

NOTE

Using the power rear gate operation is
recommended. Manual operation will
require physical effort.

The power rear gate can be closed
manually. Refer to “Manual rear gate”
FP141.

Memory function

Memory switch

Memory switch status
1)

ON status

OFF status

Your desired rear gate height can be

registered.

Registration of the rear gate height:
To register the rear gate height, perform
the following procedures while the ignition
switch is in the “LOCK”/“OFF” position.
1. Open the rear gate using the power
rear gate function.
2. With the rear gate at the desired
height, stop it using the power rear gate
function.
3. Press the memory switch to select the
“ON” status.

Power rear gate button on the inside edge
of the rear gate
1)

Power rear gate button

Power rear gate lock button (if equipped)

4. With the rear gate at the desired
height, press and hold the power rear gate

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button on the inside edge of the rear gate
until an electronic chirp is heard and the
hazard warning flashers flash three times.
The electronic chirp and the flashing
hazard warning flashers confirm the se-
lected rear gate height has been regis-
tered.

NOTE

To change the registered height,

press the memory switch to select the
“OFF” status and perform the register-
ing procedure again.
.

It is possible to register the height

from approximately 2 in (5 cm) or more
from the completely closed position.

Retrieval of the rear gate height:
To open the rear gate and stop it at the
registered height, perform the following
procedure.
1. Press the memory switch to select the
ON status.
2. Press and hold any of the power rear
gate switches.

Even if any of the power rear gate switches
are pressed and held while the memory
switch is in the OFF status, you can stop it
at the registered height by pressing the
memory switch to select the ON status
before the rear gate reaches the registered

height.

NOTE

The rear gate will open to the position
that is stored in the memory function
even if the rear gate is opened by the
reverse function.

Reverse function

WARNING

Do not let parts of your body get

caught when operating the re-
verse function. If the reverse
function does not operate for
some reason, this may lead to
serious injury or accidents.

The reverse function may not

operate if foreign objects are
caught in the rear gate just before
it closes completely. Be careful
not to catch your fingers and
other body parts.

The reverse function may not

operate depending on the object
shape and the manner in which it
was caught. Be careful not to
catch your fingers and other
body parts.

CAUTION

If the reverse function is operated

3 times consecutively, automatic
opening and closing of the power
rear gate function will be can-
celed and the rear gate will stop
opening or closing suddenly.
However, the rear gate may open
or close depending on the rear
gate height when automatic op-
eration is ceased. Be careful that
the rear gate does not hit any-
one’s head or face, etc. and that
fingers and baggage, etc. are not
caught in it.

Take care not to damage the

touch sensors. Otherwise, the
reverse function may cease to
operate.

If, while opening or closing using power
rear gate, the rear gate catches persons or
baggage or hits an obstacle, an electronic
chirp will sound 3 times and the rear gate
will operate as follows.

When opening the rear gate: The rear
gate will automatically close.

When closing the rear gate: The rear
gate will automatically open.

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Touch sensor

Touch sensors are attached on the left and
right edges of the rear gate. If the touch
sensors detect fingers, baggage, etc.
while closing by the power rear gate
function, an electronic chirp will sounds 3
times and the rear gate will open auto-
matically.

NOTE

When the rear gate is opened using the
reverse function, it will be opened fully
or to the height registered in the
memory function.

Rear gate drop prevention function

The rear gate is lowered by the weight of
snow and such, an electronic chirp will
sound and the rear gate drop prevention
function will apply braking to the rear gate
so that it prevents a rapid closure of the
rear gate.

NOTE

If there is snow on the rear gate, only

use the power rear gate function after
removing the snow.

Selecting audible signal operation

Using an electronic chirp, the power rear
gate will give you an audible signal before
starting its operation. If desired, the audi-
ble signal can be turned off by a SUBARU
dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer for
details.

For models with “keyless access with
push-button start system”, you can turn
the audible signal off by operating the
combination meter display (color LCD).
For details, refer to “Keyless Entry Sys-
tem” FP196.

The ON/OFF setting of the audible signal
also works as the audible signal settings
for the “remote keyless entry system” and
the “keyless access with push-button start
system”. However, for the warning chime

such as that caused by “Reverse function”
FP147 or “Rear gate drop prevention
function” FP148, it cannot be set as non-
operational.

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2-10. Moonroof (if equipped)

WARNING

Never let anyone’s hands, arms,
head or any objects protrude from
the moonroof. A person could be
seriously injured if any of the follow-
ing conditions occur.

The vehicle stops suddenly.

The vehicle turns sharply.

The vehicle is involved in an

accident.

Body parts protruding from the

vehicle are struck by outside
objects.

To avoid serious personal injury
caused by entrapment, always con-
form to the following instructions
without exception.

Before closing the moonroof,

make sure that no one’s hands,
arms, head or other objects will
be accidentally caught in the
moonroof.

Always carry the key when you

leave the vehicle for safety rea-
sons and never allow an unat-
tended child to remain in the

vehicle. Failure to follow this
procedure could result in injury
to a child operating the moon-
roof.

Never try to check the anti-en-

trapment function by deliberately
placing part of your body in the
moonroof.

CAUTION

Do not sit on the edge of the open

moonroof.

Do not operate the moonroof if

falling snow or extremely cold
conditions have caused it to
freeze shut.

Do not touch the moving parts of

the moonroof while the moonroof
is operating.

If the moonroof does not close,

we recommend that you have the
system checked by a SUBARU
dealer.

The moonroof operates only when the
ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

Moonroof switch

OPEN/CLOSE switch

Open

To open the moonroof:
Press the rear side of the “OPEN/CLOSE”
switch. The sun shade will also be opened
together with the moonroof. The moonroof
will stop at a position approximately 6 in
(15 cm) away from the fully opened
position. Slide the switch rearward again
to open the moonroof completely.

To close the moonroof:
Press the front side of the “OPEN/CLOSE”
switch.
To stop the moonroof at a selected mid-
way position while opening or closing it,
momentarily push the switch to the

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