Subaru Forester 2012 Owner's Manual page 269

ignition switch is turned to the "LOCK"/
"OFF" position.
!
Shift lock release
If the select lever cannot be operated, turn
the ignition switch back to the "ON"
position then move the select lever to the
"P" position with the brake pedal de-
pressed.
If the select lever does not move after
performing the above procedure, perform
the following steps.
. When the select lever cannot be
shifted from "P" to "N":
"
Refer to Shift lock release using the
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shift lock release button"
. When the select lever cannot be
shifted from "N" to "R" or "P":
Within 60 seconds after placing the igni-
tion switch in the "Acc" position, move the
select lever to the "R" or "P" position with
the brake pedal depressed.
If you must perform the above procedure,
the shift lock system (or the vehicle control
system) may be malfunctioning. We re-
commend that you contact a SUBARU
dealer for an inspection as soon as
possible.
If the select lever does not move after
performing the above procedure, refer to
"
Shift lock release using the shift lock
s07at1002
F7-21.
release button"
!
Shift lock release using the shift
lock release button
S07AT1001
Perform the following procedure to release
the shift lock.
1. Apply the parking brake and stop the
engine.
2. Remove the shift lock cover using a
flat-head screwdriver. The shift lock re-
lease button is located under the shift lock
cover.
NOTE
To prevent damage to the shift lock
cover, wrap the tip of the flat-head
screwdriver with vinyl tape or a cloth
before removing the cover.
Starting and operating
S07AT1002
3. While depressing the brake pedal,
insert the screwdriver into the hole, press
the shift lock release button using the
screwdriver, and then move the select
lever.
If the select lever does not move after
performing the above procedure, the shift
lock system may be malfunctioning. We
recommend that you contact a SUBARU
dealer for an inspection as soon as
possible.
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