Locking and unlocking from the outside
To lock the driver’s door from the outside with the key, turn the key toward the rear. To unlock the door, turn the key toward the front.
Pull the outside door handle to open an unlocked door.
Locking without the key 1) Rotate the lock lever rearward.
2) Close the door.
To lock the door from the outside without the key, rotate the lock lever rearward and then close the door.
Locking without the key
1) Press the front side of the power door locking switch.
2) Close the door.
To lock the door from the outside using the power door locking switch, press the front side of the switch (“LOCK” side) and then close the door. In this case, all closed doors and the rear gate (Outback) are locked at the same time.
Always make sure that all doors and the rear gate are locked before leaving your vehicle.
NOTE
Make sure that you do not leave the key inside the vehicle before locking the doors from the outside without the key.
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To open and close the trunk lid from outside
The trunk lid can be opened using the remote keyless entry system. Refer to “Remote keyless entry system”.
To close the trunk lid, lightly press the trunk lid down until the latch engages.
NOTE
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Compass zone adjustment
Compass calibration zones
1. Refer to the “Compass calibration zones” map shown above to verify that the
compass zone setting is correct for your geographical location.
2. Press and hold the com ...
LOCK
The key can only be inserted or removed in this position. The ignition switch
will lock the steering wheel when you remove the key.
If turning the key is difficult, turn the steering wheel slightly ...