Shift Lock Release - Subaru 2002 Legacy Owner's Manual

Vehicle
type type
Position
1
2
3
NOTE
In order to prevent over-revving during deceleration of the
vehicle, the transmission will remain in the current gear if the
speed of the vehicle is in excess of the Maximum Allowable
Speed for the gear to which the selector lever has been moved.
B Driving tips
D Always apply the foot or parking brake when the vehicle is
stopped in the "D", "3", "2", "1" or "R" position.
D Always set the parking brake when parking your vehicle. Do not
hold the vehicle with only the transmission.
D Do not keep the vehicle in a stationary position on an uphill grade
by using the "D", "3", "2", or "1" position. Use the brake instead.
J Shift lock release
If the selector lever does not move from the "P" position with the brake
pedal depressed and the ignition switch in the "ON" position, perform
the following steps:
To override the shift lock:
1. Set the parking brake and stop the engine.
2. Take out the screwdriver from the tool bag.
3. Remove the cover by prying on the edge with the regular screwdriver.
Brighton, L Brighton L
35 (56)
64 (103)
100 (161)
Starting and operating
GT GT
2.5 liter
29 (47) 31 (50)
58 (93) 62 (100)
96 (154) 102 (164)
mph (km/h)
OUTBACK
3.0 liter
35 (57)
69 (111)
111 (178)
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