Lock/Unlock And Open/Close Operation Checks Of Doors

2014 Subaru Impreza Sport LimitedSECTION Lock/Unlock And Open/Close Operation Checks Of Doors
  1. Using the key, lock and unlock the door several times to check for normal operation. Open and close the door several times for smooth movement.
    Fig 1: Checking Door Lock For Normal Operation
    G06648176Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Completely close the driver's door, and then check the smooth movement with operating door lock knob from lock to unlock several times. Set the door lock knob (A) to lock position. Then pull the inner remote (B) to ensure that doors will not open. For other doors, place the door lock knob (A) to lock position and then pull the inner remote (B) to ensure that doors will not open.
    Fig 2: Identifying Door Lock Knob And Inner Remote
    G09476842Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Close all the doors, and then press the lock on power door lock switch at driver's side. Check that all doors (including the rear gate) lock.
    Fig 3: Pressing Lock On Power Door Lock Switch At Driver's Side
    G08315245Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Press the driver's side power door lock switch to unlock side. Check that all doors including rear gate are unlocked.
    Fig 4: Pressing Driver's Side Power Door Lock Switch To Unlock Side
    G08315246Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Check that the passenger's power door lock switch locks and unlocks normally in the same manner.
    Fig 5: Checking Passenger's Power Door Lock Switch Locks And Unlocks
    G09476845Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Insert the key to ignition switch, and open the driver's side door. Press lock on power door lock. Check that the door is not locked.
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