Subaru Forester: Operation during cold weather / Opening rear gate (models with power rear gate)
CAUTION
Before operating the power rear
gate, check that there is no frost or
snow between the power rear gate
and the vehicle body. If you notice
frost or snow etc. on the power rear
gate, remove it. If you forcibly operate
the power rear gate with frost or
snow, it may cause a malfunction.
To help prevent moisture from forming in
the fuel system and the risk of its freezing,
use of an antifreeze additive in the fuel
tank is recommended during cold weather.
Use only additives that are specifically
designed for this purpose. When an antifreeze
additive is used, its effect lasts
l..
To prevent skidding and slipping, avoid
sudden braking, abrupt acceleration, highspeed
driving, and sharp turning when
driving on snowy or icy roads...
Other information:
WARNING
When you release the electronic
parking brake while the engine is
running, the electronic parking
brake indicator light will turn off.
However, if the light still illuminates,
stop the vehicle in a safe
place immediately and have the
system inspected by a SUBARU
dealer...
WARNING
When operating the power rear
gate, observe the following precautions.
Ignoring the precautions
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...