Selection Of Manual Mode - Subaru Outback 2015 Manual

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Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission
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
release button" F7-20.
! 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. Remove the shift lock cover using a
flat-head screwdriver.
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.
NOTE
To prevent damage to the shift lock
cover, cover the tip of the flat-head
screwdriver with vinyl tape or a cloth
before removing the cover.
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.
& Selection of manual mode
With the vehicle either moving or station-
ary, move the select lever from the "D"
position to the "M" position to select the
manual mode.