9-18 In case of emergency/Rear gate – if the rear gate cannot be opened
Rear gate – if the rear gate
If your vehicle is involved in
cannot be opened
an accident
In the event that you cannot open the rear
CAUTION
gate by operating the rear gate opener
button, you can open it from inside the
If your vehicle is involved in an
cargo area.
accident, be sure to inspect the
ground under the vehicle before
restarting the engine. If you find that
fuel has leaked on the ground, do
not try to restart the engine. The fuel
system has been damaged and is in
3. To open the rear gate, turn the lever to
need of repair. Immediately contact
the right position using a flat-head screw-
the nearest automotive service facil-
driver or a similar tool.
ity. We recommend that you consult
your SUBARU dealer.
Your vehicle has a fuel pump shut off
system. To minimize the risk of fire due to
fuel leakage when the engine stalls, an
1. Remove the access cover at the
airbag inflates upon collision or a rear
bottom-center of the rear gate trim.
collision happens, the system stops sup-
2. Locate the rear gate open lever behind
plying fuel to the engine.
the rear gate trim panel.
Perform the following procedures to re-
start the engine after the system is
CAUTION
activated.
Never operate the rear gate open
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”
lever with fingers because doing so
(off) or “ACC” position.
may cause an injury. Always use a
2. Restart the engine.
flat-head screwdriver or a similar
tool.
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