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
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WARNING
Never tow a trailer when the
temporary spare tire is used.
The temporary spare tire is not
designed to sustain the towing
load. Use of the temporary spare
tire when towing can result in
failure of the spare tire and/or
less stability of the vehicle and
may lead to an accident...
NOTE
For models with multi-function display
(color LCD), refer to “Multi-function
display (color LCD)”.
Outside temperature indicator
X-MODE indicator (if equipped)
Driving information display
Clock
With the ignition switch in the “ACC”
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