2012 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 192

2-24 Keys and doors . Do not attempt to shut the rear gate while holding the inside handle. Also avoid closing the rear gate by pulling the inside handle from inside the cargo area. There is a danger of your hand being caught and injured. procedure, refer to "Rear gate - if the rear gate cannot be opened" F9-18. Moonroof (if equipped) WARNING Never let anyone's hands, arms, head or any objects protrude from the moonroof. A person could be seriously injured if the vehicle stops suddenly or turns sharply or if the vehicle is involved in an accident. To avoid serious personal injury caused by entrapment, always obey the following instructions without exception. . Before closing the moonroof, make sure that no one's hands, arms, head or other objects will be accidentally caught in the moonroof. . Before leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the ignition switch for safety and never allow an unattended child to remain in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child operating the moonroof. CAUTION . Do not jam a plastic bag in or place cellophane tape on the rear gate stays or scratch the stays while loading or unloading cargo. That could cause leakage of gas from the stays, which may result in their inability to hold the rear gate open. . Be careful not to hit your head or face on the rear gate when opening or closing the rear gate and when loading or unloading cargo. NOTE If the rear gate cannot be unlocked due to a discharged vehicle battery, a malfunction in the door locking/unlocking system or other causes, you can unlock it by manually operating the rear gate lock release lever. For the