Get Keys and doors -> Internal trunk lid release handle Guide for Subaru Outback SUV Fourth Generation (2010-2014)

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! To lock and unlock the trunk lid

opener switch

When you entrust your va let key to

another person, you can lock the trunk

lid opener switch to prevent items in the

trunk from being stolen.

To lock the trunk lid opener switch, per-

form the following procedure.

1. Open the glove box. Refer to “Glove

box” F6-6.

2. Press the trunk lid opener lock button.

To unlock the trunk lid opener switch,

perform the same procedure again.

& 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

handle is located on the inside of the trunk

lid.

To open the trunk lid from inside the trunk,

pull the yellow handle as indicated by the

arr ow on the handle. This operation

unlocks the trunk lid. Then, push up the

lid.

The handle is made of material that

remains lumine scent for approximately

an hour in the dark trunk space after it is

exposed to ambient light even for a short

time.

WARNING

Never allow any child to get in the

trunk and play with the release

handle. If the driver starts the vehi-

cle without knowing that a child is

inside the trunk and the child opens

the lid using the release handle, the

child could fall out and be killed or

seriously injured.

CAUTION

. Do not close the lid while grip-

ping the release handle. The

handle may be damaged.

. 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.

. L oad the trunk so that cargo

cannot strike the release handle.

If the cargo hits the handle while

the vehicle is being driven, the

handle may be pulled and the

trunk lid may open. That may

cause cargo to fall out of the

trunk, which could create a traffic

safety hazard.

! Inspection

Perform the following steps at least twice

a year to check the release handle for

correct operation.

1. Open the trunk lid.

2. Use a flat-head screwdriver with a thin

blade. Slide the flat-head 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 posi-

tion.

3. Move the release handle, from outside

the vehicle, in the direction of the arrow to

check if the latch is released.

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 movement of the release

handle feels rest ricted or not entirely

smooth during operation, or the handle

and/or handle base is cracked, contact

your SUBARU dealer.

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Rear gate (Outback)

The rear gate can be locked and unlocked

using any of the following systems.

. Power door locking switch: Refer to

“Power door locking switches” F2-8.

. Keyless access with push-button start

system (if equipped): Refer to “Keyless

access with push- button start sys tem

(Outback – if equipped)” F2-9.

. Remote keyless entry system: Refer to

“Remote keyless entry system” F2-19.

To open:

First unlock the rear gate lock then push

the rear gate opener button.

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 recessed grip.

WARNING

. To prevent dangerous exhaust

gas from entering the vehicle,

always keep the rear gate closed

while driving.

. Do not attempt to shut the rear

gate while holding the recessed

grip. Also avoid closing the rear

gate by pulling on the recessed

grip 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 car-

go.

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