Shift Lock Release - Subaru 2004 Legacy Owner's Manual

Starting and operating
Position
1
2
3
*: SPORTSHIFT mode
Never exceed posted speed limits.
Driving tips
Always apply the foot or parking brake when the ve-
hicle is stopped in the "D", "3", "2", "1", or "R" position.
Always set the parking brake when parking your ve-
hicle. Do not hold the vehicle with only the transmis-
sion.
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.
The engine may, on rare occasions, knock when the
vehicle rapidly accelerates or rapidly pulls away from
a standstill. This phenomenon does not indicate a
fault.
7-28
mph (km/h)
2.5GT, 2.5GTLO
23 (38), 30 (48)*
51 (83), 55 (88)*
85 (136), 93 (150)*

Shift lock release

If the selector lever does not move from the "P" posi-
tion 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.
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