Subaru Legacy Outback 2008 Owner's Manual page 292

Left-hand drive vehicles
Right-hand drive vehicles
5. Insert the screwdriver into the hole.
6. Push down on the screwdriver and
move the selector lever from the "P" to the
"N" position.
7. Remove the screwdriver from the hole.
Depress the brake pedal and start the
engine with the select lever in the "N"
position.
We recommend that you take your vehicle
to the nearest SUBARU dealer immedi-
ately to have the system repaired.
Starting and operating
Automatic transmission – 5
speeds
The automatic transmission is electroni-
cally controlled and provides 5 forward
speeds and 1 reverse speed. Also, it has a
manual mode.
WARNING
Do not shift from the "P" or "N"
position into the "D" or "R" position
while depressing the accelerator
pedal. This may cause the vehicle
to jump forward or backward.
CAUTION
. Shift into the "P" or "R" position
only after the vehicle is comple-
tely stopped. Shifting while the
vehicle is moving may cause
damage to the transmission.
. Do not race the engine for more
than 5 seconds in any position
except the "N" or "P" position
when the brake is set or when
chocks are used in the wheels.
This may cause the automatic
transmission fluid to overheat.
. Avoid shifting from one of the
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