Subaru Legacy 2023 Child Safety Locks Touring XT

Child safety locks are a vital feature for families and caregivers that prioritize the protection of young passengers, and they are included in the 2023 Subaru Legacy Touring XT. These locks, which are usually found on the back doors, are made to make it impossible for the doors to be opened from the inside. This effectively keeps kids from unintentionally opening doors while the car is moving. With a straightforward switch or lever mechanism, an adult can effortlessly activate and deactivate these locks, providing convenience and peace of mind. Subaru’s dedication to all-encompassing safety is demonstrated by the incorporation of child safety locks into the Legacy Touring XT. This means that every element of the car, from cutting-edge driver-assist technologies to basic safety features, is carefully thought out to offer a safe and enjoyable driving experience for families.

2024 Subaru Legacy Specs, Price, Features, Mileage (Brochure)

Child safety locks

Each rear door has a child safety lock. When the child safety lock lever is in the lock position, the door cannot be opened from the inside. The door can only be opened from the outside.

Windows

WARNING
To avoid serious personal injury caused by entrapment, always conform to the following instructions without exception.

• When operating the power windows, be extremely careful to prevent anyone’s body parts or any other objects from being caught in the window.
• Always lock the passengers’ windows using the lock switch when children are riding in the vehicle.
• Always carry the key when you leave the vehicle for safety reasons and never allow an unattended child to remain in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child operating the power window.

NOTE

• If the power window system detects resistance, an impact or abnormality, the window operation may be automatically stopped to prevent further jamming, entrapment, or malfunction.
• The closing window slides down slightly and stops.
• The opening window stops sliding down.
• The power window system may detect resistance, an impact or an abnormality in the following cases.
• A substantial-sized object is caught between the window and the window frame.
• A foreign object is caught between the window and the window frame.
• The vehicle drives over a deep pothole.
• The window cannot be closed for a few seconds after the window is automatically stopped by the system.

Power window operation
Power window switches

Driver’s side power window switches:

1. For the front left window (with a one-touch auto up and down feature)
2. For the front right window (with one-touch auto up and down feature (if equipped))
3. For the rear left window
4. For the rear right window
5. Lock switch

All door windows can be controlled by the power window switch cluster on the driver-side door. These switches illuminate when activated.

•  Passenger’s side power window switches:

Each passenger’s window can be controlled by the power window switch located on the door. These switches illuminate when activated.

Operating the window

1. Automatically close*
2. Close
3. Open
4. Automatically open*

To stop the window halfway, operate the switch to the opposite side.

• Without a one-touch auto up-and-down feature

1. Close
2. Open

Avoid the following.

• Continuously operating a switch in the same direction after the window is fully closed or fully opened.
• Continuously operating three or more switches all at once in the same direction after the windows are fully closed or fully opened.

Either of the operations described above may cause the power window breaker to operate making it impossible to open or close the window. Be sure to initialize the power windows. 

Anti-entrapment function (windows with off delay function)
While closing the window, if the window senses a substantial enough object trapped between the window and the window frame, it automatically moves down slightly and stops. If a foreign object is caught while the window is opening, the window will stop.

CAUTION

• Never attempt to test the power window operation using body parts.
• If an object is caught just before the window fully closes, the system may not operate properly.

NOTE

• If a window detects an impact similar to that caused by trapping an object (for example, when the vehicle encounters a deep pothole), the ant entrapment function may operate.
• You cannot close the window for a few seconds after the anti-entrapment function operates. Off-delay function (if equipped)

The windows can be operated for approximately 40 seconds even after the ignition switch is turned to the “ACC” or “OFF” position. If a front door is opened within 40 seconds, the off-delay function is canceled.

Locking the passengers’ windows

1. Lock
2. Unlock

The lock switch is in the lock position, the rear windows cannot be operated by the driver’s side switches. The passenger’s side switches and the rear seat side switches are not operational either. When the indicator on the window switches does not illuminate, the window switch cannot be operated.

Initialization of power window (windows with off delay function)
If the one-touch auto up and down function or off delay function does not operate properly, operate each window according to the following procedure in order to initialize the power window system.

1. Close the door.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
3. Open the window completely and then press and hold down the power window switch for approximately 1 second.
4. Close the window completely and then pull and hold the power window switch for approximately 1 second.

Trunk lid (sedan

• To prevent dangerous exhaust gas from entering the vehicle, always keep the trunk lid closed while the engine is running.
• Check that the trunk is completely closed before driving. If it is not, it may suddenly open, which could lead to an accident.
• Help prevent children, adults or animals from locking themselves in the trunk. On hot or sunny days, the temperature in the trunk could quickly become high enough to cause death or serious heat-related injuries including brain damage to anyone locked inside, particularly for small children.
• When leaving the vehicle, either close all windows or lock all doors. Also, make certain that the trunk is closed.

CAUTION

• Be extremely careful not to catch fingers or other objects when closing the trunk lid.
• Before opening and closing the trunk, carefully check your surroundings to make sure it will not strike any people or objects.
• When loading and unloading cargo, be careful not to come in contact with the hot engine exhaust gas or the exhaust pipe, because they could burn you.
• Be careful when opening the trunk in a strong wind. The trunk lid could open or close suddenly and cause injuries.
• Make sure that the trunk is completely open when using it. If it is not, the trunk lid may suddenly drop and cause serious injury.
• Remove snow and ice from the trunk lid before opening it. Not doing so could cause the trunk lid to fall after it is opened.
• Do not push the trunk lid forcibly to close it. It could deform the metal.
  • Under the following conditions, the trunk lid may close unexpectedly, striking people or objects in its path:
    Parking on a slope, with the rear of the vehicle lower than its front. In this case, make sure the trunk lid is fully open and secure before loading or unloading cargo.
  • Installing parts or accessories that place excess weight on the trunk lid. Install only genuine SUBARU parts and accessories.
  • Loading baggage or other heavy items by throwing or otherwise forcefully loading them into the trunk. Always load cargo with care.

To open and close the trunk lid from the outside
The trunk lid can be opened using the keyless access function or remote keyless entry system. For details, refer to the following section.

• To close the trunk lid, lightly press the trunk lid down until the latch engages.
  NOTE
• Do not leave your valuables in the trunk when you leave your vehicle.
• Under the following conditions, the trunk can be opened without the access key fob.
  • The trunk lock/unlock setting is set to on.
  • All doors are unlocked.

NOTE
The trunk lock/unlock setting can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer to change the setting.

To open the trunk lid from the inside

Press and hold the trunk lid opener button for more than 1 second

Internal trunk lid release handle
The internal trunk lid release handle is a device designed to open the trunk lid from inside the trunk. In the event children or adults become locked inside the trunk, the handle allows them to open the lid. The handle is located on the inside of the trunk lid.

To open the trunk lid from inside the trunk, pull the trunk lid release handle upward as indicated by the arrow on the handle. This operation unlocks the trunk lid. Then, push up the lid. The handle is made of material that remains luminescent for approximately an hour in the dark trunk space after it is exposed to ambient light even for a short time.

WARNING
Never allow any child to get in the trunk and play with the release handle. If the driver starts the vehicle without knowing that a child is inside the trunk and the child opens the lid using the release handle, the child could fall out and be killed or seriously injured.

CAUTION

• Do not close the lid while gripping the release handle. The handle may be damaged.
• Do not use the handle as a hook to fasten straps or ropes to secure your cargo in the trunk. Such use may result in damage of the handle.
• Load the trunk so that cargo cannot strike the release handle. If the cargo hits the handle while the vehicle is being driven, the handle may be pulled up and the trunk lid may open. That may cause cargo to fall out of the trunk, which could create a traffic safety hazard.

Inspection
Perform the following steps at least twice a year to check the release handle for correct operation.

1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Use a flat-head screwdriver with a thin blade. Slide the flat-head screwdriver blade from the slit aperture of the lock assembly fully to the end until you hear a click.
   
   This places the latch in the locked position.
3. Pull the release handle upward and check that the latch is released.
   If the latch is not released, contact your SUBARU dealer. In this case, press the button on the key lug to release the latch, then close the trunk lid.
   Also, if the movement of the trunk lid release handle feels restricted or not entirely smooth during operation, or the handle and/or handle base is cracked, contact your SUBARU dealer.

Rear gate (Outback/ Subaru Outback Wilderness)
When loading and unloading cargo, be careful not to come in contact with the hot engine exhaust gas or the exhaust pipe because they could burn you.

Manual Rear Gate
The rear gate can be locked and unlocked using any of the following systems.

• Power door locking switch: 
• Keyless access with the push-button start system (if equipped): 
• Remote keyless entry system: 

To open: Rear gate opener button

1. Unlock the rear gate.
2. Press and hold the rear gate opener button. The rear gate will open slightly.
3. Hold the rear gate and lift it up slowly.

NOTE
If the rear gate cannot be opened due to a discharged vehicle battery, a malfunction in the door locking/unlocking system or other causes, you can unlock it by manually operating the rear gate lock release lever. 

To close:

Lower the rear gate slowly and push down firmly until the latch engages. The rear gate can be lowered easily if you pull it down holding the recessed grip.

CAUTION

• Do not jam a plastic bag in or place cellophane tape on the rear gate stays or scratch the stays while loading or unloading cargo. Doing so could cause leakage of gas from the stays, which may result in their inability to hold the rear gate open.
• Be careful not to hit your head or face on the rear gate when opening or closing the rear gate and when loading or unloading cargo.

WARNING

• To prevent dangerous exhaust gas from entering the vehicle, always keep the rear gate closed while the engine is running.
• Do not attempt to shut the rear gate while holding the recessed grip. Also, do not close the rear gate by pulling the grip from inside the cargo space. There is a danger of your hand being caught and injured.

CAUTION

• Do not jam a plastic bag in or place cellophane tape on the rear gate stays or scratch the stays while loading or unloading cargo. That could cause leakage of gas from the stays, which may result in their inability to hold the rear gate open.
• Be careful not to hit your head or face on the rear gate when opening or closing the rear gate and when loading or unloading cargo.

Power Rear Gate (If Equipped)

• When operating the power rear gate, observe the following precautions. Ignoring the precautions may result in an injury (e.g., anyone’s body is hit against the rear gate or is caught in the rear gate, etc.)
  • Make sure there are no people around the rear gate.
  • Never let anyone get close to the rear gate.
• When closing the rear gate, be extremely careful to prevent anyone’s fingers, arms, neck, head, or other objects from being caught in the rear gate. Otherwise, serious personal injury may be caused by entrapment.
• After opening the rear gate on a slope by using the power rear gate feature, the rear gate may close. Make sure that the rear gate has stopped completely after opening it.
• When leaving the vehicle, always carry the key for safety and never allow an unattended child to remain in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child operating the power rear gate.
• The driver should be aware of and pay careful attention to his/her responsibilities.
• Use the power rear gate only when the area around the rear gate is clearly visible and when you have checked that there is no danger of people being caught in the gate.

CAUTION

• When closing the rear gate after opening it, make sure to use the power rear gate. If you close the rear gate manually with extra force, the power rear gate may be damaged.
• Do not install any accessories
• other than genuine SUBARU parts on the rear gate. If the weight of rear gate increases excessively, the rear gate stay cannot support the rear gate sufficiently when opening the rear gate. Also, the power rear gate may not function properly or may malfunction.

The power rear gate operates only when all of the following conditions are satisfied. The vehicle is stopped completely.

• The outside temperature is within a range from −228F to 1408F (from −308C to 608C).
• The ignition switch is in the “OFF” or “ACC” position. Or, the ignition switch is in the “ON” position and the select lever is in the “P” position.
  We recommend using the power rear gate function in most circumstances instead of manual operation.

NOTE

• The rear gate may not move smoothly when the battery power becomes low.
• Do not press the power rear gate button repeatedly while the power rear gate is operating. Otherwise, the system may ignore the button operation in order to avoid being damaged.
• If the vehicle starts to move while the power rear gate is operating, the system sounds a buzzer and closes the rear gate automatically. At this time, if the system detects jamming, it will deactivate the power rear gate and the rear gate will not be closed. If this occurs, close the rear gate manually. 
• If you try to open the rear gate using the power rear gate function immediately after closing the rear gate using the power rear gate function, an electronic chirp will sound and the rear gate will not open. Wait for a while before trying to open the rear gate via the power rear gate function.
• If either of the operating conditions has not been satisfied while operating the power rear gate, an electronic chirp will sound and the power rear gate will be deactivated. In this case, the rear gate may stop opening or closing suddenly.

Operation

• The rear gate will remain unlocked even after closing it. Always lock the rear gate when leaving the vehicle.
• If you cannot open/close the rear gate by performing the operation described here, a short electronic chirp will sound three times (beep, beep, beep). In this case, perform the initialization of the power rear gate. 

By the power rear gate button (other than the buttons on the rear gate)

Power the rear gate button on the instrument panel

Power the rear gate button on the access key fob
Press and hold the power rear gate button when the rear gate is closed. The rear gate will open automatically. Then an electronic chirp and the hazard warning flashers will operate as follows:

• When operating the power rear gate button on the instrument panel: sounds and flashes twice.
• When operating the power rear gate button on the access key fob: sounds and flashes four times.

NOTE

• If you cannot open the rear gate by operating the power rear gate button on the instrument panel, then it may be locked by using the keyless access function or the remote keyless entry system. Unlock the doors using the keyless access function or the remote keyless entry system before pressing the power rear gate button again.
• The factory setting (default setting) of the operation for the “ ” button on the access key fob or the transmitter is pressing and holding. This setting can be changed to non-operation or pressing twice at SUBARU dealers. For more details, contact a SUBARU dealer.

To pause the opening rear gate: Briefly press the power rear gate button while the rear gate is being opened. Then an electronic chirp will sound twice and the hazard warning flashers will flash twice. If you press the power rear gate button again, the rear gate will close. You can open the rear gate by pressing the power rear gate button briefly while the rear gate is being closed.

NOTE
The rear gate cannot be paused when it is in the approximately 2 in (5 cm) range from the fully closed position. The system will ignore any button operation and the rear gate will continue to open.

To close the rear gate:
Press and hold the power rear gate button. Then an electronic chirp will sound twice and the hazard warning flashers will flash twice. If you briefly press the power rear gate button again, the rear gate will open.

By the buttons on the rear gate
After performing the following procedures, an electronic chirp will sound twice and the hazard warning flashers will flash twice.

Rear gate opener button

Power the rear gate button on the inside edge of the rear gate

1. Power rear gate lock button
2. Power rear gate button

To open the rear gate:

1. For models with “keyless access with push-button start system”, carry the access key fob. For models without “keyless access with push-button start system”, unlock the rear gate.
2. Briefly press the rear gate opener button when the rear gate is closed.

The rear gate will open automatically.
To pause the opening rear gate: Briefly presses either of the following buttons while the rear gate is being opened.

• Rear gate opener button
• Power the rear gate button on the inside edge of the rear gate, If you press the power rear gate button again, the rear gate will close. You can open the rear gate by pressing the power rear gate button briefly while the rear gate is being closed.

NOTE
The rear gate cannot be paused when it is in the approximately 2 in (5 cm) range from the fully closed position. The system will ignore any button operation and the rear gate will continue to open.

To close the rear gate:
Briefly press either of the following buttons.

• Rear gate opener button
• Power the rear gate button on the inside edge of the rear gate

If you press the power rear gate button again, the rear gate will open.

To Lock the doors using the power rear gate lock button:
Carry the access key fob, and press the power rear gate lock button. All doors, the rear gate, and the fuel filler lid are locked, and the rear gate will be closed. Also, the hazard warning flashers will flash once, and an electronic chirp will sound once.

NOTE

• By pushing the power rear gate lock button for more than 2 seconds, all doors are locked, however, the auto-closing function of the rear gate will be canceled.
• If any of the doors is not fully closed, the electronic chirp sounds five times to alert you that the doors are not properly closed.

By manual operation

To open the rear gate:
Lift up the rear gate, when the rear gate is at the midway position. The rear gate will open automatically.

To close the rear gate:
Pull down the rear gate when the rear gate is opened. The rear gate will close automatically.

NOTE

• If the rear gate is moved slowly, it may not operate automatically open or close.
• When leaving the vehicle, make sure that all doors and the rear gate are completely locked.

Memory function
The preferred rear gate height can be registered.

Registration of the rear gate height
To register the rear gate height, perform the following procedures.

1. Open the rear gate and stop it at the preferred height.
   
   1. Power rear gate button
2. Press and hold the power rear gate button to register the height. An electronic chirp sounds and the hazard warning flashes for confirmation.
   The rear gate will stop at the registered position when the memory function is on.
   NOTE:
   • Register the rear gate height to turn on the “Power Rear Gate Memory” automatically. 
   • To change the registered height, perform the registering procedure again.
   • It is possible to register the height from approximately 2 in (5 cm) or more from the completely closed position.

Deactivation of the memory function
Deactivate the memory function to open the rear gate fully. Perform either of the following operations to deactivate the memory function.

• Deactivate the “Power Rear Gate Memory” function on the central information display (CID). 
• Register the position of the rear gate at the fully open position. Utilizing the memorized rear gate height

To open the rear gate and stop it at the registered height, perform the following procedure.

1. Check that “Power Rear Gate Memory” is on. 
2. Press and hold any of the power rear gate buttons.

NOTE
The rear gate will open to the position that is stored in the memory function even if the rear gate is opened by the reverse function.

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.

Reverse function

• Do not let parts of your body get caught when operating the reverse function. If the reverse function does not operate for some reason, this may lead to serious injury or accidents.
• The reverse function may not operate if foreign objects are caught in the rear gate just before it closes completely. Be careful not to catch your fingers and other body parts.
• The reverse function may not operate depending on the object’s shape and the manner in which it was caught. Be careful not to catch your fingers and other body parts.

CAUTION

• If the reverse function is operated 3 times consecutively, the automatic opening and closing of the power rear gate function will be canceled and the rear gate will stop opening or closing suddenly.
  However, the rear gate may open or close depending on the rear gate height when the automatic operation is ceased. Be careful that the rear gate does not hit anyone’s head or face, etc. and that fingers and baggage, etc. are not caught in it.
• Take care not to damage the touch sensors. Otherwise, the reverse function may cease to operate.

If, while opening or closing using the power rear gate, the rear gate catches persons or baggage or hits an obstacle, an electronic chirp will sound 3 times and the rear gate will operate as follows.

• When opening the rear gate: The rear gate will automatically close.
• When closing the rear gate: The rear gate will automatically open.

1. Touch sensor

Touch sensors are attached on the left and right edges of the rear gate. If the touch sensors detect fingers, baggage, etc. while closing by the power rear gate function, an electronic chirp will sound 3 times and the rear gate will open automatically.

NOTE
When the rear gate is opened using the reverse function, it will be opened fully or to the height registered in the memory function.

Rear gate drop prevention function
If, while fully opened via the power rear gate function, the rear gate is lowered by the weight of snow and such, an electronic chirp will sound and the rear gate drop prevention function will apply braking to the rear gate so that it prevents a rapid closure of the rear gate.

NOTE

• If there is snow on the rear gate, only use the power rear gate function after removing the snow.
• If you close the rear gate manually just after the rear gate is fully opened using the power rear gate function, the rear gate drop prevention function will detect a rapid closure of the rear gate and apply braking to the rear gate. In this case, this is not a malfunction.

Selecting the audible signal operation
Using an electronic chirp, the power rear gate will give you an audible signal before starting its operation. If desired, the audible signal can be turned off by a SUBARU dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer for details. For models with “keyless access with push-button start system”, you can also turn the audible signal off by operating the center information display. The ON/OFF setting of the audible signal also works as the audible signal settings for the “remote keyless entry system” and the “keyless access with push-button start system”. 

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

1. Keep pressing the rear gate opener button until it is unlocked (for approximately 5 seconds) and lift up the rear gate.
2. Pull down the rear gate until it starts to close automatically. The system will be initialized once the gate is fully closed.
3. Operate the power rear gate and check that the function operates properly.

If the power rear gate is opened

1. 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.
2. Operate the power rear gate and check that the function operates properly.

• The vehicle turns sharply.
• The vehicle is involved in an accident.
• Body parts protruding from the vehicle are being struck by outside objects.

CAUTION
If the power rear gate function does not operate properly, have your vehicle checked by a SUBARU dealer.

Hands-free Power Rear Gate function
The Hands-free Power Rear Gate function enables the rear gate to be opened automatically by holding a hand over the rear emblem.
This function can be deactivated using the Hands-free Power Rear Gate off switch. 

CAUTION

• Do not remove the rear emblem or decorate it or the area around it. Doing so could lead to a malfunction of the Hands-free Power Rear Gate function.
• Be careful of the Hands-free Power Rear Gate if an access key fob is placed near the vehicle. If a person or physical object comes in close proximity to the rear emblem, the Hands-free Power Rear Gate may open suddenly resulting in damage to the rear gate or personal injury. This can occur even if the person who approaches the emblem is not carrying the access key fob.

To open the rear gate via the function, perform the following steps.

1. When the ignition switch is in the OFF position, carry the access key fob.
2. Move your hand slowly toward the rear emblem and hold it there until an electronic chirp sounds.
3. Immediately after the electronic chirp sounds, move your hand away.
4. The rear gate will open automatically.

NOTE

• It is possible to open the rear gate by moving close to the rear emblem.
• The Hands-free Power Rear Gate function will not operate when the rear gate has already been opened.
• If any of the following are performed before automatically opening the power rear gate, the operation will be canceled.
  • Moving your hand or arm away from the rear emblem before the electronic chirp starts to sound.
  • Not moving your hand or arm away from the rear emblem even after the electronic chirp starts to sound.
  • Touching the rear emblem
• Turn off the Hands-free Power Rear Gate function when washing the vehicle or removing snow from the vehicle. The Hands-free Power Rear Gate may suddenly open if an access key fob is placed near the vehicle.
  Take the access key fob out of the operation range or turn off the function when you do not want to activate the Hands-free Power Rear Gate function. 
• The Hands-free Power Rear Gate function may not operate properly in the following conditions.
  • In heavy rain
  • The rear gate is very dirty.
  • The vehicle is covered by snow.
  • Hands and arms may not be detected because of clothing.
  • The system of the vehicle cannot detect the access key fob.

In those cases, push the rear gate opener button to open.

• Touching the rear emblem or holding your hand over the rear emblem during automatic opening does not stop the automatic opening.

Hands-free Power Rear Gate off switch Hands-free Power Rear Gate off switch status

1. Inactive
2. Active

Pressing the Hands-free Power Rear Gate off switch deactivates the Hands-free Power Rear Gate function.

Moonroof (If Equipped)
Never let anyone’s hands, arms, head or any objects protrude from the moonroof. A person could be seriously injured if the vehicle stops suddenly or turns sharply or if the vehicle is involved in an accident. To avoid serious personal injury caused by entrapment, you must conform to the following instructions without exception.

• Before closing the moonroof, make sure that no one’s hands, arms, head or other objects will be accidentally caught in the moonroof.
• Before leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the ignition switch for safety (models without “keyless access with push-button start system”) and never allow an unattended child to remain in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child operating the moonroof.
• Never try to check the ancient function by deliberately placing part of your body in the moonroof.

CAUTION

• Do not sit on the edge of the open moonroof.
• Do not operate the moonroof if falling snow or extremely cold conditions have caused it to freeze shut.
• The anti-entrapment function does not operate when the moon roof is being tilted down. Be sure to confirm that it is safe to do so before tilting the moonroof down.
• If the moonroof does not close, have the system checked by a SUBARU dealer.

The moonroof has both tilting and sliding functions. The moonroof operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

Moonroof switches Tilting moonroof

The tilting-up function will only operate when the moonroof is fully closed. The laying down function will only operate when the moonroof is tilted.

To tilt up the moonroof:
Press and hold the moonroof switch.

To lay down the moonroof:
Slide and hold the moonroof switch forward.

CAUTION
Release the switch after the moon-roof has been tilted or has been laid down completely. Pressing the switch continuously may cause damage to the moonroof.

NOTE
The one-touch operation does not take place when the moonroof is lowered. Press the switch continuously to lower the moonroof.

Sliding moonroof

1. Open
2. Close

To open the moonroof:
When the moonroof switch is slid and held backward, the moonroof will open, then stop slightly before the fully open position to reduce wind noise. Slide the moonroof switch again to fully open the moonroof.

To close the moonroof:
When the moonroof switch is slid and held to the close side, the moonroof will fully close. To stop the moonroof halfway, slide the moonroof switch either way. After washing the vehicle or after it rains, wipe away water on the roof prior to opening the moonroof to prevent drops of water from falling into the passenger compartment.

NOTE
For the sake of safety, it is recommended that you avoid driving with the moonroof fully opened.

Anti-entrapment function
When the moonroof senses a substantial enough object trapped between its glass and the vehicle’s roof during closure, it automatically moves to the open side and stop. The anti-entrapment function may also be activated by a strong shock on the moonroof even when there is nothing trapped.

CAUTION
Never attempt to test this function using fingers, hands or other parts of your body.

NOTE
Release the switch after the moonroof has been raised or has been lowered completely. Pressing the switch continuously may cause damage to the moonroof.

Sliding moonroof

1. Open
2. Close

To open or close the moonroof using the automatic function, press and hold the switch toward the open/close side and release it. To stop the moonroof halfway, press a switch on the moonroof switch.

NOTE
After washing the vehicle or after it rains, wipe away water on the roof prior to opening the moonroof to prevent drops of water from falling into the passenger compartment.

Anti-entrapment function
When the moonroof senses a substantial enough object trapped between its glass and the vehicle’s roof during the closure, it automatically moves back to the fully open position and stops there. The anti-entrapment function may also be activated by a strong shock on the moonroof even when there is nothing trapped.

CAUTION
Never attempt to test this function using fingers, hands or other parts of your body.

Sunshade

The sunshade can be slid forward or backward by hand while the moonroof is closed. If the moonroof is opened, the sunshade also moves back.

FAQ

 

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2024 Subaru Legacy Specs, Price, Features, Mileage (Brochure)