2011 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 248

Interior equipment 6-15 Cargo area cover (if equipped) The cargo area cover is provided for covering the cargo area and to protect its contents from direct sunlight. This cover is detachable to make room for additional cargo. WARNING Do not place anything on the extended cover. Putting excessive weight on the extended cover can break it and an object on the cover could tumble forward in the event of a sudden stop or collision. This could cause serious injury. & To remove the cover housing 1. Rewind the cover. & Using the cover CAUTION . Be careful not to scratch the rear gate stays while extending and rewinding the cover. Scratches on the stays could cause leakage of gas from the stays, which may result in their inability to hold the rear gate open. . When reclining the rear seatback, move the front cover backward so that the cover is not damaged. To extend the cover, pull the end of the cover out of the housing, then insert its hooks into the catches as shown. To rewind it, unhook it from the catches and it will rewind automatically. You should hold on to the cover and guide it back into the cover housing while it is rewinding. 2. Hold down the button on the righthand rear quarter panel and lift up the right-hand cover housing. 3. Remove the cover housing. & Stowage of the cargo area cover The cargo area cover can be stowed in under the cargo floor. - CONTINUED -