Get Keys and doors Guide for Subaru Outback SUV Second Generation (2000-2004)

Keys and doors

Keys 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Door locks 2-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Power door locking switches 2-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Remote keyless entry system (if equipped) 2-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Vehicle finder function 2-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Security system (if equipped) 2-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Child safety locks 2-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Windows 2-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Power windows 2-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Trunk lid (Sedan) 2-24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Internal trunk lid release handle 2-26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rear gate (Station wagon) 2-29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Moonroof (if equipped) 2-30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tilting/sliding moonroof (Sedan) 2-30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dual moonroofs (Station wagon) 2-32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Keys

HS0009

Master key

Submaster key

Valet key

Key number plate

Three types of keys are provided for your vehicle.

Master key, submaster key and valet key.

The master key and submaster key fit all locks on your vehicle.

D Ignition switch

D Doors

D Trunk (sedan) or Rear gate (station wagon)

D Glove box

The valet key fits only the ignition switch and door locks. You can keep

the trunk and glove box locked when you leave your vehicle and valet

key at a parking facility.

B Key number

The key number is stamped on the metal plate attached to the key

set. Write down the key number and keep it in another safe place, not

in the vehicle. This number is needed to make a replacement key if

you lose your key or lock it inside the vehicle.

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Door locks

B Locking and unlocking from the outside

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To lock the door from the outside with the key, turn the key toward the

rear. To unlock the door, turn the key toward the front.

Lift the outside door handle to open an unlocked door.

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To lock the door from the outside without the key, rotate the lock lever

rearward and then close the door.

To lock the door from the outside using the power door locking switch,

push the switch forward (“LOCK” side) and then close the door. In this

case, all closed doors and the rear gate (for station wagon) are

locked at the same time.

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Always make sure that all doors and the rear gate are locked before

leaving your vehicle.

NOTE

Make sure that you do not leave the key inside the vehicle before

locking the doors from the outside without the key.

B Locking and unlocking from the inside

WARNING

Keep all doors locked when you drive, especially when small chil-

dren are in your vehicle.

Along with the proper use of seat belts and child restraints, lock-

ing the doors reduces the chance of being thrown out of the ve-

hicle in an accident.

It also helps prevent passengers from falling out if a door is acci-

dentally opened, and intruders from unexpectedly opening doors

and entering your vehicle.

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To lock the door from the inside, rotate the lock lever rearward. To un-

lock the door from the inside, rotate the lock lever forward.

The red mark on the lock lever appears when the door is unlocked.

Pull the inside door handle to open an unlocked door.

Always make sure that all doors and the rear gate (station wagon) are

closed and locked before starting to drive.

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J Power door locking switches

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All doors and the rear gate (station wagon) can be locked and unlocked

by the power door locking switches located at the driver’s side and the

front passenger’s side doors.

To lock the doors, push the switch forward.

To unlock the doors, push the switch rearward.

When you close the doors after you set the door locks, the doors remain

locked.

NOTE

Make sure that you do not leave the key inside the vehicle before

locking the doors from the outside using power door locking

switches.

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Remote keyless entry system (if equipped)

CAUTION

D Do not expose the transmitter to severe shocks, such as those

experienced as a result of dropping or throwing.

D Do not take the transmitter apart except when replacing the

battery.

D Do not get the transmitter wet. If it gets wet, wipe it dry with a

cloth immediately.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with

RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-

ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to

operate the equipment.

Two transmitters are provided for your vehicle.

The keyless entry system has the following functions.

D Locking and unlocking the doors (and rear gate on the station wagon)

without a key

D Sounding a panic alarm

D Arming and disarming the security system (if your vehicle is equipped

with an optional security system). See the next section “Security system

(if equipped)” for detailed information.

The operable distance of the keyless entry system is approximately 30

feet (10 meters). However, this distance will vary depending on environ-

mental conditions. Range may be reduced near sources of RF interfer-

ence such as power plants and radio/television broadcasting towers.

The keyless entry system does not operate when the key is inserted in

the ignition switch.

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B Locking the doors

Briefly press the “LOCK/ARM” button (for less than two seconds) to

lock all doors (and rear gate on the station wagon). An electronic

chirp will sound one time and the turn signal lights will flash one time.

If any of the doors (or the rear gate) is not fully closed, an electronic

chirp will sound five times and the turn signal lights will flash five

times to alert you that the doors (or the rear gate) are not properly

closed. When you close the door, it will automatically lock.

NOTE

If the “LOCK/ALARM” button is pressed for two seconds or long-

er, the panic alarm will sound. When locking the doors in normal

circumstances, press the “LOCK/ALARM” button for less than

two seconds. For details on the panic alarm, refer to “Sounding

the panic alarm”.

B Unlocking the doors

Briefly press the “UNLOCK/DISARM” button (for less than two

seconds) to unlock the driver’s door. An electronic chirp will sound

two times and the turn signal lights will flash two times. To unlock all

doors (and rear gate on the station wagon), briefly press the

“UNLOCK/DISARM” button a second time within 5 seconds.

NOTE

If the interval between the first and second presses of the “UN-

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LOCK/DISARM” button (for unlocking of all of the doors and the

rear gate) is extremely short, the system may not respond.

B Illuminated entry

The interior (dome) light will illuminate when the “UNLOCK/DISARM”

button is pressed. These lights stay illuminated for approximately 30

seconds if any of the doors (or the rear gate on the station wagon) is

not opened.

If the “LOCK/ARM” button is pressed before 30 seconds have

elapsed, these lights will go out. Also, these lights will go out if the key

is inserted in the ignition switch. The interior light must be set to the

middle position in order for this function to operate.

J Vehicle finder function

Use this functon to find your vehicle parked among many vehicles in a

large parking lot. Provided you are within 30 feet (10 meters) of the ve-

hicle, pressing the “LOCK/ARM” button three times in a five-second peri-

od will cause your vehicle’s horn to sound one time and its turn signal

lights to flash three times.

B Sounding a panic alarm

To activate the alarm, keep the “LOCK/ARM” button pressed for more

than two seconds.

The horn will sound and the turn signal lights will flash.

To deactivate it, press the “LOCK/ARM” button or “UNLOCK/DISARM”

button. Unless a button on the remote is pressed, the alarm will be

deactivated after approximately 30 seconds.

B Selecting audible signal operation

Using an electronic chirp, the system will give you an audible signal

when the doors lock and unlock. If desired, you may turn the audible

signal off.

To turn the audible signal off, unlock the doors by pushing “UNLOCK/

DISARM” button and then simultaneously depress “LOCK/ARM” and

“UNLOCK/DISARM” buttons for more than two seconds. An electronic

chirp will sound two times and the turn signal lights will flash two

times to inform you that the audible signal has been turned off.

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To turn the audible signal on, unlock the doors by pushing “UNLOCK/

DISARM” button and then simultaneously depress “LOCK/ARM” and

“UNLOCK/DISARM” buttons for more than two seconds. An electronic

chirp will sound one time and the turn signal lights will flash two times

to inform you that the audible signal has been turned on.

B Replacing the battery

CAUTION

Do not let dust, oil or water get on or in the transmitter when

replacing the battery.

When the transmitter battery begins to get weak, transmitter range will

begin to decrease and the LED will not illuminate. Replace the battery

as soon as possible.

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Positive (+)

side facing up

To replace the battery:

1. Remove the two screws on the back of the transmitter case by

using a phillips screwdriver.

2. Separate the case.

3. Remove the old battery from the holder.

4. Replace with a new battery (Type CR2032 or equivalent) making

sure to install the new battery with the positive (+) side facing up.

5. Install the back half of the transmitter case.

6. Reinstall the two screws on the back of the transmitter case.

After the battery is replaced, the transmitter must be synchro-

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nized with the keyless entry system’s control unit. Press either

the “LOCK/ARM” or “UNLOCK/DISARM” button six times to syn-

chronize the unit.

B Replacing lost transmitters

If you lose a transmitter or want to purchase additional transmitters

(up to four can be programmed), you should re-program all of your

transmitters for security reasons. It is recommended that you have

your dealer program all of your transmitters into your system.

n Programming the transmitters

The keyless entry system is equipped with a special code learning

feature that allows you to program new transmitter codes into the sys-

tem or to delete old ones. The system can learn up to four unique

transmitter codes. The four transmitter codes may be the same or dif-

ferent.

To enter the programming mode:

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1 Press to dis-

arm the security

system (if so

equipped).

1. Disarm the security system. (if your vehicle is equipped with the

optional security system.)

2. Open the driver’s door and sit in the driver’s seat.

3. Close the driver’s door.

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4. Place the ignition key into the ignition switch and cycle the switch

from LOCK to ON ten times within 15 seconds. Be sure to stop at the

LOCK position. The horn will sound once to indicate that you are in

the transmitter programming mode.

NOTE

You must finish the next step (opening the driver’s door) within

45 seconds of starting this procedures.

To program the transmitters:

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3 Press any button.

1. Open the driver’s door.

2. Close the driver’s door.

3. Press and release any button on the transmitter that you wish to

program into the system. The horn will sound two times to indicate

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that the transmitter has been programmed.

Any additional transmitters can also be programmed at this time.

Repeat steps 1 through 3 for an additional transmitter.

To exit the programming mode:

1. After all of your transmitters are programmed, remove the key from

the ignition switch.

The horn will sound three times to indicate that the system has exited

the programming mode.

2. Make sure that the keyless entry system properly operates by

operating each transmitter.

n Deleting old transmitter codes

The control unit of the keyless entry system has four memory loca-

tions to store transmitter codes, giving it the ability to operate with up

to four transmitters. When you lose a transmitter, the lost transmitter’s

code remains in the memory. For security reasons, lost transmitter

codes should be deleted from the memory.

To delete old transmitter codes, program four transmitter codes into

the system. If you have only one current transmitter, program it four

times. If you have two current transmitters, program each one twice. If

you have three current transmitters, program two of them once and

the third one twice. This process will leave only current transmitter

codes in the system’s memory.

NOTE

Make sure no one else is operating their keyless entry system

within range of your vehicle when programming transmitters. If

someone else were to operate their remote transmitter while you

are programming your transmitters, it is possible that their trans-

mitter code will be programmed into your system, allowing them

unauthorized access to your vehicle.

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Security system (if equipped)

The security system helps to protect your vehicle and valuables from

theft. The horn sounds and the turn signal lights flash if someone

attempts to break into your vehicle. The starter motor is also interrupted

to prevent starting the vehicle without a key.

The system can be armed and disarmed with the remote transmitter.

The system does not operate when the key is inserted into the ignition

switch.

B System operation

The security system will give the following alarm indications when trig-

gered:

D The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will sound intermit-

tently. In addition, the starter motor will not operate.

D The alarm automatically resets after 30 seconds; however, the

alarm will reactivate if the vehicle is tampered with again. The alarm

will continue for six times if any sensor continues to be activated.

The alarm is triggered by:

D Opening a door, the rear gate or trunk lid.

D Application of physical shock to the vehicle (e.g. breaking glass or

forced entry). Note that there are two alarm levels for shock: warning

and alarm. In warning mode, the alarm detects lower level vibrations

and triggers 2 warning chirps on the horn and two flashes on the

lights as a deterrent to would be vandals. In alarm mode, higher lev-

els of shock are detected and the system will go into full alarm.

D Ignition switch being turned on while in armed state.

NOTE

With the valet mode selected, the security system does not oper-

ate and the parking lights do not flash when the remote transmit-

ter is used for locking and unlocking.

The security system indicator light in the combination meter

flashes twice per second to show that the valet mode is selected.

For details, refer to “Valet mode” in this section.

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B Arming the system

n To arm the system using remote transmitter

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Press to

Arm the

system.

Press to

Disarm the

system.

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1. Close all windows and moonroofs (if so equipped).

2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

3. Open the doors and get out of the vehicle.

4. Make sure that the engine hood (and the trunk lid) are locked.

5. Close all doors (and the rear gate on the station wagon).

6. Briefly press the “LOCK/ARM” button (for less than two seconds).

All doors (and the rear gate on the station wagon) will lock, an elec-

tronic chirp will sound one time, the turn signal lights will flash one

time and the indicator light starts flashing slowly (approximately once

every two seconds).

If any of the doors, (rear gate or trunk lid) is not fully closed, an elec-

tronic chirp sounds five times, the turn signal lights flash five times to

alert you that the doors (or the rear gate) are not properly closed.

When you close the door, the system will automatically arm and doors

will automatically lock.

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n To arm the system using power door locking switches

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1. Close all windows and moonroofs (if so equipped).

2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

3. Open the doors and get out of the vehicle.

4. Make sure that the engine hood (and the trunk lid) is locked.

5. Close the doors (and the rear gate on the station wagon) but leave

only the driver’s door or the front passenger’s door open.

6. Push the power door locking switch forward (“LOCK” side) to set

the door locks.

7. Close the door. An electronic chirp will sound one time, the turn

signal lights will flash one time and the indicator light will start flashing

slowly (approximately once every two seconds) to inform you that the

system has armed.

NOTE

The system can be armed even if the engine hood, the windows

and/or moonroofs are opened. Always make sure that they are

fully closed before arming the system.

B Disarming the system

Briefly press the “UNLOCK/DISARM” button (for less than two

seconds) on the remote transmitter. The driver’s door will unlock, an

electronic chirp will sound two times, the turn signal lights will flash

two times and the indicator light will go off.

To unlock all other doors (and the rear gate on the station wagon),

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briefly press the “UNLOCK/DISARM” button a second time.

n Emergency disarming

If you cannot disarm the system using the transmitter (i.e. the trans-

mitter is lost, broken or the transmitter battery is too weak), you can

disarm the system without using the transmitter.

To disarm the system:

1. Unlock the door with the key and then open the door.

2. The alarm will sound.

3. Insert the key into the ignition switch and cycle it from the “LOCK”

to the “ON” position three (3) times within 5 seconds.

B Sounding a panic alarm

To activate the alarm, keep the “LOCK/ARM” button pressed for more

than two seconds.

The horn will sound and the turn signal lights will flash.

To deactivate it, press the “LOCK/ARM” button or “UNLOCK/DISARM”

button.

The parking lights will also flash when the alarm is activated.

Unless a button on the remote is pressed, the alarm will be deacti-

vated after approximately 30 seconds.

B Valet mode

When you choose the valet mode, the security system does not oper-

ate. In valet mode, the remote transmitter is used only for locking and

unlocking the doors (and rear gate on the station wagon) and panic

activation.

To enter the valet mode, open the driver’s door and keep the

“UNLOCK/DISARM” button depressed for more than two seconds.

The security system indicator light will continue to flash 2 times per

second indicating that the system is in the valet mode.

To exit valet mode, open the driver’s door and keep the “UNLOCK/

DISARM” button pressed for more than two seconds. The indicator

will stop flashing.

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B Passive arming

When passive arming mode has been programmed by the dealer,

arming of the system is automatically accomplished without using the

remote transmitter. Note that in this mode, DOORS MUST BE MANU-

ALLY LOCKED.

n To enter the passive mode

WARNING

Do not disconnect or tamper with any yellow connector and/or

any harness covered with yellow insulation and/or tape.

Doing so could result in accidental inflation of the SRS airbag or

could make the SRS airbag system inoperative, which may result

in serious injury.

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1. Remove the side sill cover on the driver’s side.

1) Open the driver’s door.

2) Remove the two clips fastening the front portion of the cover

with a screwdriver.

3) Remove the side sill cover by pulling it up.

2. Connect the white (1 pole) connector.

3. Turn the ignition switch from the “LOCK” to the “ON” position.

4. Install the side sill cover.

To place the system in active arming mode (remote required for ac-

tivation), disconnect the white connector.

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n Arming the system

CAUTION

In passive mode, the system will automatically activate the alarm

but WILL NOT automatically lock the doors. In order to lock the

doors you must either lock them as indicated in step 4 below or

with the key once they have been closed. Failure to lock the

doors manually will result in a higher security risk.

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1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.

2. Turn the ignition switch from “ON” to “LOCK” position and remove

the key from the ignition switch.

3. Open the doors and get out of the vehicle.

4. Before closing the doors, lock all doors with the inside door lock

levers.

5. Close the doors. The system will automatically arm after one min-

ute.

In the passive mode, the system can also be armed with the remote

transmitter or with the power door locking switches. If the remote

transmitter or power door lock switch is used to lock the vehicle, arm-

ing will take place immediately regardless of whether or not the pas-

sive mode has been selected.

B Disarming the system

To disarm the system, briefly press the “UNLOCK/DISARM” button on

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the transmitter.

B Tripped sensor identification

If an electronic chirp sounds four times and the turn signal lights flash

four times when you disarm the system, this indicates that the alarm

was triggered. The number of times the indicator light flashes indi-

cates what sensor caused the alarm condition.

To enter identification mode:

1. Open the driver’s door and leave it open.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position two times. (“LOCK” →

“ON” → “LOCK” → “ON” → “LOCK”)

3. The indicator light will start flashing.

The indicator light provides the following indications.

Flashing one time: Any door, the rear gate or the trunk lid has been

opened.

Flashing three times: The impact sensor in the system’s unit has

been activated. This may indicate that your vehicle has been shocked

or tampered with by some outside force and/or unauthorized person.

Flashing four times: The ignition switch has been turned on or the

battery has been disconnected.

NOTE

The battery must be reconnected before the indicator light will

flash.

To exit this mode, close the door and turn the ignition switch to the

“ON” position.

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Child safety locks

WARNING

Always use the child safety lock whenever a child rides in the

rear seat. Serious injury could result if a child accidentally

opened the door and fell out.

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Each rear door has a child safety lock that prevents the doors from being

opened even if the inside door handle is pulled.

When the child safety lock lever is in the lock position, the door cannot

be opened from inside regardless of the position of the inner door handle

lock lever. The door can only be opened from the outside.

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Windows

J Power windows

WARNING

To avoid serious personal injury caused by entrapment, you must

observe the following warnings:

D When operating power windows, be extremely careful to pre-

vent anyone’s fingers, arms or head from being caught in the

window.

D Always lock the passengers’ windows using the lock switch

when children are riding in the vehicle.

D Before leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the

ignition switch for safety and never allow an unattended child to

remain in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result

in injury to a child operating the power window.

The power windows operate only when the ignition switch is in the “ON”

position.

B Driver’s side switches

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All door windows can be controlled by the power window switch clus-

ter at the driver side door.

n Operating the driver’s window

To open:

Push the switch down lightly and hold it. The window will open as long

as the switch is held.

This switch also has a one-touch auto down feature that allows the

window to be opened fully without holding the switch.

Push the switch down until it clicks and release it, and the window will

fully open. To stop the window halfway, pull the switch up lightly.

To close:

Pull the switch up lightly and hold it. The window will close as long as

the switch is held.

n Operating the passengers’ windows

To open the passengers’ windows, push the appropriate switch down

and hold it until the window reaches the desired position. To close the

window, pull the switch up and hold it until it reaches the desired posi-

tion.

n Locking the passengers’ windows

To lock the passengers’ windows, push the lock switch. When the lock

switch is in the “LOCK” position, the passengers’ windows cannot be

opened or closed.

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B Passengers’ side switches

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To open the window, push the switch down and hold it until the win-

dow reaches the desired position. To close the window, pull the switch

up and hold it until the window reaches the desired position.

When the lock switch on the power window switch cluster, located on

the driver’s side door, is in the “LOCK” position, the passengers’ win-

dows cannot be operated with the passengers’ switches.

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Trunk lid (Sedan)

WARNING

D To prevent dangerous exhaust gas from entering the vehicle,

always keep the trunk lid closed while driving.

D Help prevent young children from locking themselves in the

trunk. When leaving the vehicle, either close all windows and lock

all doors or cancel the inside trunk lid release. Also make certain

that the trunk is closed. On hot or sunny days, the temperature in

the trunk could quickly become high enough to cause death or

serious heat-related injuries including brain damage, particularly

for small children.

B To open and close the trunk lid from outside

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To open the trunk lid from outside, insert the key and turn it clockwise.

To close the trunk lid, lightly press the trunk lid down until the latch

engages.

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B To open the trunk lid from inside

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Pull the trunk lid release lever upward.

B To cancel the trunk lid release

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The inside trunk lid release can be cancelled to help prevent unautho-

rized entry into the trunk. To cancel the trunk lid release, set the lid

release cancel lever (located on the inside of the trunk lid, mounted to

the trunk lid latch) to the “CANCEL” position. When this lock is in the

“CANCEL” position, the trunk can be opened only with the key.

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J Internal trunk lid release handle

The internal trunk lid release handle is a device designed to open the

trunk lid from inside the trunk. In the event children or adults become

locked inside the trunk, the handle allows them to open the lid. The han-

dle is located on the inside of the trunk lid.

WARNING

Never allow any child to get in the trunk and play with the release

handle. If the driver starts the vehicle without knowing that a

child is inside the trunk and the child opens the lid using the re-

lease handle, the child could fall out and be killed or seriously in-

jured.

CAUTION

D Do not close the lid while gripping the release handle. The

handle may be damaged.

D Do not use the handle as a hook to fasten straps or ropes to

secure your cargo in the trunk. Such use may result in damage of

the handle.

D Load the trunk so that cargo can not strike the release handle.

If the cargo hits the handle while the vehicle is being driven, the

handle may be pushed down and the trunk lid may open. That

may cause cargo to fall out of the trunk, which could create a traf-

fic safety hazard.

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HBS070BA

To open the trunk lid from inside the trunk, press the yellow handle down-

ward as indicated by the arrow on the handle. This operation unlocks the

trunk lid. Then, push up the lid.

The handle is made of material that remains luminescent for approxi-

mately an hour in the dark trunk space after it is exposed to ambient light

even for a short time.

B Inspection

Perform the following steps at least twice a year to check the release

handle for correct operation.

1. Open the trunk lid.

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2. Use a screwdriver with a thin blade. Slide the screwdriver blade

from the slit aperture of the lock assembly fully to the end until you

hear a click. This places the latch in the locked position.

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3. Move the release handle, from outside the vehicle, in the direction

of the arrow to check if the latch is released.

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If the latch is not released, contact your SUBARU dealer.

In that case, use the key to release the latch, then close the trunk lid.

Also, if the movements of the release handle feel restricted or not en-

tirely smooth during operation, or the handle and/or handle base is

cracked, contact your SUBARU dealer.

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Rear gate (Station wagon)

WARNING

To prevent dangerous exhaust gas from entering the vehicle,

always keep the rear gate closed while driving.

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.

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To unlock the rear gate, insert the key in the keyhole and turn it clock-

wise. To lock the rear gate, insert the key in the keyhole and turn it coun-

terclockwise. If your vehicle is equipped with power door locking

switches, the rear gate can also be locked and unlocked through use of

the power door locking switches. Refer to “Power door locking switches”

section in this chapter.

To open the rear gate, first unlock the rear gate lock then pull the outside

handle up. To close the rear gate, lower it slowly and push down firmly

until the latch engages.

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Moonroof (if equipped)

WARNING

Never let anyone’s hands, arms, head or any objects protrude

from the moonroof. He/she could be seriously injured if the

vehicle stops suddenly or turns sharply or if the vehicle is in-

volved in an accident.

To avoid serious personal injury caused by entrapment, you must

observe the following warnings:

D Before closing the moonroof, make sure that no one’s hands,

arms, head or other objects will be accidentally caught in the

moonroof.

D Before leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the

ignition switch for safety and never allow an unattended child to

remain in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result

in injury to a child operating the moonroof.

CAUTION

D Do not sit on the edge of the open moonroof.

D Do not operate the moonroof if falling snow or extremely cold

conditions have caused it to freeze shut.

J Tilting/sliding moonroof (Sedan)

The moonroof has both tilting and sliding functions.

The moonroof operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” posi-

tion.

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B To raise or lower the moonroof

The tilting function will only operate when the moonroof is fully closed.

Push the rear side of the “Tilt” switch to raise the moonroof.

Push the front side of the “Tilt” switch to lower the moonroof.

Release the switch after the moonroof has been raised or has been

lowered completely. Pushing the switch continuously may cause dam-

age to the moonroof.

B To open or close the moonroof

Push the “Open/Close” switch rearward to open the moonroof. The

sun shade will be also opened together with the moonroof.

Push the “Open/Close” switch forward to close the moonroof. The

moonroof will stop halfway if you continue to press on the switch.

Release the switch once and push it again to close the moonroof

completely.

After washing the vehicle or after it rains, wipe away water on the roof

prior to opening the moonroof to prevent water drops from falling into

the passenger compartment.

NOTE

If the moonroof cannot be closed through the switch operation

because of system failure, it can be closed manually using a hex-

headed wrench. For the procedure, refer to “Moonroof — if the

moonroof cannot be closed” in Chapter 9 “In case of emer-

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B Sun shade

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The sun shade can be slid forward or backward by hand while the

moonroof is closed.

If the moonroof is opened, the sun shade also moves back.

J Dual moonroofs (Station wagon)

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The front moonroof has a tilting function and the rear moonroof has a

sliding function.

Both moonroofs operate only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” posi-

tion.

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To open the moonroof(s)

1. Open the front sunshade.

2. Continually push the rear side (OPEN) of the switch, and the front

moonroof will tilt up and stop automatically.

3. If you want to open the rear moonroof as well, release the switch once

and then push the rear side of the switch continuously.

The rear moonroof will begin to slide open together with the rear sunshade,

then stop automatically at 7.9 in (20 cm) in a partially open position.

4. To fully open it, release the switch once, then push the rear side of the

switch again and keep it depressed until the full open position is

reached.

To close the moonroof(s)

1. Push the front side (CLOSE) of the switch. The rear moonroof will slide

to close together with the rear sunshade while the switch is being

pressed, then stop automatically at a position 5.9 in (15 cm) away from

the fully closed position.

2. To close the rear moonroof fully, release the switch once, then push

the front side of the switch continuously again.

3. If you want to close the front moonroof as well, push the switch again.

After washing the vehicle or after it rains, wipe away water on the roof

prior to opening the moonroof to prevent water drops from falling into the

passenger’s compartment.

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NOTE

D Driving with the moonroof fully open can cause a great deal of

wind noise. If such a condition has been encountered, close the

moonroof up to the initial stop position of 7.9 in (20 cm), and the

wind noise should diminish.

D If the moonroof cannot be closed through switch operation

because of system failure, it can be closed manually using a hex-

headed wrench. For the procedure, refer to “Moonroof — if the

moonroof cannot be closed” in Chapter 9 “In case of emergency”.

B Sun shades

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n Front sun shade

The front sun shade can be slid forward or backward by hand regard-

less of the moonroof position.

n Rear sun shade

The rear sun shade can be slid forward or backward by hand while

the rear moonroof is closed. If the rear moonroof is opened, the sun

shade also moves back.

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