Subaru Forester: In case of emergency / Rear gate – if the rear gate cannot be opened
In the event that you cannot open the rear
gate by operating the rear gate opener
button, you can open it from inside the
cargo area.

- Remove the access cover at the
bottom-center of the rear gate trim using
a flat-head screwdriver wrapped with vinyl
tape or a cloth.
- Locate the rear gate open lever behind
the rear gate trim.
CAUTION
Never operate the rear gate open
lever with fingers because doing so
may cause an injury. Always use a
flat-head screwdriver or a similar
tool.

Models without power rear gate

Models with power rear gate
- To open the rear gate, turn the lever to
the right position.
If the moonroof does not close, we
recommend that you have the system
checked by a SUBARU dealer...
Other information:
This light illuminates if the brake pedal is
not depressed in the following conditions.
The Auto Vehicle Hold switch is
pressed to deactivate the Auto Vehicle
Hold function while the vehicle is stopped
by the Auto Vehicle Hold function.
The electronic parking brake is released...
If the light is blinking while driving, an
engine misfire condition has been detected
which may damage the emission
control system.
To prevent serious damage to the emission
control system, you should do the
following.
Reduce vehicle speed.
Avoid hard acceleration...