The Power Rear Gate has a separate close-and-lock button that closes the hatch and locks the doors, rear gate and fuel filler lid in one operation.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Available only with the factory Power Rear Gate. 2020-2021: Premium option package or standard on Onyx Edition XT, Limited/Touring and XT variants. 2022-2025 adds Wilderness and later Onyx variants; Base is excluded.
- Retail trim / version
- Premium, Onyx Edition / Onyx Edition XT, Wilderness (2022-2025), Limited / Limited XT, Touring / Touring XT
- Named package
- Premium with the Power Rear Gate option package
Does the documented scope match your car?
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Published availability and qualifications
Available only with the factory Power Rear Gate. 2020-2021: Premium option package or standard on Onyx Edition XT, Limited/Touring and XT variants. 2022-2025 adds Wilderness and later Onyx variants; Base is excluded.
Know what kind of control to look for.
This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.
Step by step.
- 01
Remove all items from the gate opening and make sure every passenger is clear.
- 02
With the Power Rear Gate open, locate the close-and-lock button with the lock symbol on the inside edge of the gate.
- 03
Keep the access key fob with you outside the vehicle, then press the close-and-lock button once.
- 04
Step clear and allow the rear gate to close automatically.
- 05
Confirm the doors, rear gate and fuel filler lid locked after the closing cycle finishes.
Important limits
- Never leave the access key fob, a child or a pet inside the vehicle before using close-and-lock.
- Do not push, pull or obstruct the gate during powered movement; check overhead and rear clearance first.
- The ordinary close button and the close-and-lock button are separate controls.
Quick checks.
- ✓If the vehicle gives rapid warning chirps, check that the side doors are fully closed and that nothing obstructs the rear gate latch.
- ✓If the gate reverses, remove the obstruction and inspect the opening before trying again.
- ✓If there is no lock-marked button, verify the vehicle actually has the factory Power Rear Gate rather than a manual gate.
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Subaru 2023 Outback Getting Started Guide - Power Rear Gate Lock
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How to Use Your Subaru SUV's Power Rear Gate (Outback)
Video by Subaru. 2020-2025 U.S.-market Outback models equipped with Power Rear Gate; 2020 Outback Touring shown. The written steps remain tied to the official source.