2020 Subaru Impreza Owners Manual - Trunk lid (sedan)

Trunk lid (sedan)

To open and close the trunk lid from outside

The trunk lid can be opened using the keyless access function or remote keyless entry system. For details, refer to the following section.

For models with “keyless access with

push-button start system”, refer to “Open- ing trunk (sedan)”  2-11 or “Opening the trunk lid (sedan)”  2-21.

For models without “keyless access with push-button start system”, refer to “Opening the trunk lid (sedan)”  2-21 or “To open the trunk lid (models without “keyless access with push-button start system”)”  2-35.

To close the trunk lid, lightly press the trunk lid down until the latch engages.

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.

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

Under the following conditions, the trunk can be opened without the trans- mitter (models without “keyless access with push-button start system”).

The trunk open without key (with 4-door models and without keyless

access function) setting is set to on.

All doors are unlocked.

The trunk open without key (with 4 door models and without keyless access function) setting can be changed by a SUBARU dealer.

Contact your SUBARU dealer to change the setting.

To open the trunk lid from inside

Pull the trunk lid release lever upward. The lever is on the floor at the left of the driver’s seat.

Keys and doors/Trunk lid (sedan) 2-35

Trunk opener button

Press the trunk opener button to open the trunk lid when it is unlocked.

– Opening one of the doors from inside after the vehicle speed less than 2 mph (3 km/h).

Unlocking the doors using the trans- mitter after the vehicle speed less than 2 mph (3 km/h).

Opening the trunk with the trunk opener lever on the driver’s side.

The trunk open without key (with 4 door models and without keyless access function) setting can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer to change the setting.

& 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.

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

Open the trunk lid.

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.

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.