Subaru FORESTER 5th Generation 2019-2024 Power Rear Gate and Moonroof Car Owner Manuals

Subaru FORESTER 5th Generation 2019-2024 Power Rear Gate and Moonroof

Power Rear Gate and Moonroof

Power Rear Gate Button on the Inside Edge of the Rear Gate

To open the rear gate: Briefly press the rear gate opener button when the rear gate is closed. An electronic chirp will sound twice and the hazard warning flashers will flash twice. The rear gate will open automatically.

To stop the rear gate midway: Briefly press the opener button/power rear gate button on the inside edge while the rear gate is opening. Hazard warning flashers flash twice. If the button is pressed again, the rear gate will close. If briefly pressed while closed, the gate can open, but it cannot be stopped while opening.

To close the rear gate: Briefly press the power rear gate button on the inside edge. Electronic chirp and hazard flashers respond as above. The gate closes automatically. Briefly pressing again will open the gate, but stopping midway is not possible.

NOTE: When fully open, only the inside-edge power rear gate button functions.

Manual Operation

The power rear gate can be opened and closed manually. Refer to “Manual rear gate” F2-38.

NOTE: Manual operation is not possible if the gate is stopped midway or the memory switch is ON and the gate is at the set height.

Memory Function

Memory switch (except Canada-spec models)

Memory switch (Canada-spec models)

Memory Switch Status

1. ON status
2. OFF status

You can register your desired rear gate height.

Registration of the Rear Gate Height

While ignition switch is in “LOCK/OFF”:

1. Press the memory switch to ON.
2. Press and hold the rear gate opener button above the license plate. After latch releases, raise gate manually to desired height.
3. With gate at desired height, press and hold the inside-edge power rear gate button until electronic chirp and hazard flashers confirm registration.
4. Close the rear gate manually.

NOTE: Registered height can be changed by repeating procedure. Registration can start from ~12 in (30 cm) or more from fully closed.

Retrieval of Rear Gate Height

1. Press memory switch to ON.
2. Press and hold any power rear gate switch to stop gate at registered height.

NOTE: Gate opens to stored position even if opened using reverse function. Manual operation during memory function prevents closing via power button; use other button or manual close.

Reverse Function

• Do not intentionally place body parts in reverse function; serious injury may occur.
• Function may not operate if foreign objects are caught before fully closing.
• Repeated activation (3 times) cancels auto opening/closing; rear gate operates normally afterwards.
• Reverse function triggers electronic chirp 3 times if gate detects obstruction; gate will open or close automatically depending on direction.

Touch Sensor

Touch sensors on left and right edges detect fingers, baggage, etc. while closing. Electronic chirp sounds 3 times and gate opens automatically. Gate opens fully or to memory height if reverse function used.

Rear Gate Drop Prevention Function

If fully opened gate is lowered by weight (e.g., snow), electronic chirp sounds and gate closes automatically.

NOTE: Remove snow before using power function. Manual close after fully opened power operation triggers drop prevention; not a malfunction.

Moonroof (if equipped)

WARNING: Never let hands, arms, head, or objects protrude. Injury may occur in sudden stops, sharp turns, accidents, or from outside objects.

Always check anti-entrapment precautions. Carry keys and never leave unattended children in the vehicle. Do not test anti-entrapment by placing body parts deliberately.

CAUTION: Do not sit on open moonroof edge. Do not operate if frozen. Avoid touching moving parts. If moonroof fails to close, have system checked by a SUBARU dealer. Operates only when ignition is “ON”.

Moonroof Switch

1. OPEN/CLOSE switch
2. Open
3. Close

To open: Press rear side of switch. Sunshade opens together. Stops ~8 in (20 cm) from fully open. Slide switch rearward to fully open.

To close: Press front side of switch. Momentarily push switch to stop moonroof at selected midway position while opening or closing.