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Check The Rear Gate For Lock/Unlock And Open/Close Operations.

  1. Open and close the rear gate several times for smooth movement.
  2. Operate the rear gate emergency lever to check that the rear gate is locked and unlocked normally.
    1. Remove the blind cover inside the rear gate.
      Fig 1: Removing Blind Cover Inside Rear Gate
      G03848416Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Using a screwdriver, check the rear gate is lock/unlock.
      Fig 2: Checking Rear Gate Lock/Unlock Using Screwdriver
      G03848417Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.