Trunk
WARNING
Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open: • Close all of the windows.
• Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel.
• Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See “Climate Control Systems” in the Index.
• If the vehicle has a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function.
Remote Trunk Release

To open the trunk from outside the vehicle, press the
button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, or by pressing the touch pad
above the license plate when the doors are unlocked.
If the engine is running, the doors must be unlocked. Vehicles with an automatic transmission must be in P (Park), vehicles with a manual transmission must have the park brake applied.
Emergency Trunk Release Handle
Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle.
The emergency trunk release handle is only intended to aid a person trapped in a latched trunk, enabling them to open the trunk from the inside.

There is an emergency trunk release handle located inside the trunk on the trunk lid. The release handle can be accessed by folding the rear seatback. Pull the release handle to open the trunk from the inside.
Safety Locks
Vehicle SecurityOutback Gets Turbo Boost and XT Badge Returns in Australia
Subaru Australia is giving the 2023 Outback a shot of adrenaline with the introduction of the turbocharged Outback XT. This new variant injects a much-needed dose of power into the popular wagon, addressing the loss of the 3.6-liter engine from the previous generation.
Under the hood of the car ...
CD Player
The CD player can play audio CDs and MP3 CDs.
The CD player will not play 8 cm (3 in) CDs.
Care of CDs
Sound quality can be reduced due to disc quality, recording method, quality of
the music recorded, and how the disc has been handled.
Handle discs carefully and store them in their original c ...
Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement (Electronic Power Steering)
Special Tools
CH-6247 Removal and Installation Tool for the Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the
Vehicle.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to ...