Subaru Forester: Rear gate / Initialization of power rear gate
If the power rear gate detects some
abnormality while operating, an electronic
chirp will sound and the power rear gate
operation will be automatically stopped in
either opening or closing position. In this
case, the system needs to be initialized in
the following order to restart the function
properly.
If the power rear gate is closed

- Keep pressing the rear gate opener
button until it is unlocked (for approximately
5 seconds) and lift up the rear gate.
- Pull down the rear gate until it starts to
close automatically. The system will be
initialized once the gate is fully closed.
- Operate the power rear gate and check
that the function operates properly.
If the power rear gate is opened
- Pull down the rear gate until it starts to
close automatically. The system will be
initialized once the gate is fully closed. If
the rear gate will not close completely,
keep pressing the rear gate opener button
for approximately 5 seconds and pull down
the rear gate.
- Operate the power rear gate and check
that the function operates properly.
CAUTION
If the power rear gate function does
not operate properly, have your
vehicle checked by SUBARU dealer.
WARNING
Never let anyone’s hands, arms,
head or any objects protrude from
the moonroof. A person could be
seriously injured if any of the following
conditions occur...
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CAUTION
Do not operate the starter motor
continuously for more than 10 seconds.
If the engine fails to start after
operating the starter for 5 to 10
seconds, wait for 10 seconds or
more before trying again.
NOTE
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when the battery has been disconnected
and reconnected (for maintenance
or other purposes)...
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when your vehicle was new, but the
wheels will become unbalanced as
the tires become worn during use.
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wheel to vibrate slightly at
certain vehicle speeds and detracts
from the vehicle’s straight-line stability...