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to the "LOCK"/"OFF" position and remove
the key from the ignition switch.
. If you turn the ignition switch to the
"ACC" position while the select lever is in
the "N" position, the select lever may not
be moved to the "P" position without
depressing the brake pedal and pressing
the select lever button.
! Shift lock release
If you cannot move the select lever, turn
the ignition switch back to the "ON"
position then move the select lever to the
"P" position with the select lever button
pressed and brake pedal depressed.
If the select lever does not move after
performing the above procedure, check
and confirm the following and release the
shift lock accordingly.
. When you cannot shift the select
lever from "P" to "N":
Refer to "Shift lock release using the shift
lock release button" F7-27.
. When you cannot shift the select
lever from "N" to "R", "P":
Place the ignition switch in the "ACC"
position, then move the select lever to the
"P" position with the brake pedal de-
pressed.
If the select lever still does not move, refer
Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission
to "Shift lock release using the shift lock
release button" F7-27.
If the shift lock cannot be released without
using the shift lock release button in the
above cases, there may be a malfunction
in the shift lock system or the vehicle
control system.
Contact a SUBARU dealer for an inspec-
tion as soon as possible.
! Shift lock release using the shift
lock release button
Perform the following procedure to release
the shift lock.
1. Apply the parking brake and stop the
engine.
2. Wrap the tip of a flat-head screwdriver
with vinyl tape or a cloth and use it to
remove the shift lock cover. The shift lock
release button is located under the shift
lock cover.
3. Remove the grip portion of the screw-
driver.
4. While depressing the brake pedal,
insert a screwdriver into the hole, press
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