Subaru Forester: Rear gate / Initialization of power rear gate
If the power rear gate detects some
abnormality while operating, an electronic
chirp will sound and the power rear gate
operation will be automatically stopped in
either opening or closing position. In this
case, the system needs to be initialized in
the following order to restart the function
properly.
If the power rear gate is closed

- Keep pressing the rear gate opener
button until it is unlocked (for approximately
5 seconds) and lift up the rear gate.
- Pull down the rear gate until it starts to
close automatically. The system will be
initialized once the gate is fully closed.
- Operate the power rear gate and check
that the function operates properly.
If the power rear gate is opened
- Pull down the rear gate until it starts to
close automatically. The system will be
initialized once the gate is fully closed. If
the rear gate will not close completely,
keep pressing the rear gate opener button
for approximately 5 seconds and pull down
the rear gate.
- Operate the power rear gate and check
that the function operates properly.
CAUTION
If the power rear gate function does
not operate properly, have your
vehicle checked by SUBARU dealer.
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 following
conditions occur...
Other information:
This function prompts the driver to confirm
the presence of passengers and cargo in
the rear.
This function will be activated when the
rear doors are opened and closed.
It alerts the driver by warning messages on
the combination meter display (color LCD)
and beeps when the ignition switch is in
the “OFF” position...
RAB OFF indicator
After the brake pedal is depressed, the
RAB OFF indicator will illuminate and the
system will temporarily stop operating.
The RAB OFF indicator will turn off when
the select lever is shifted to a position other
than the “R” position...