Driving Tips; Shift Lock Release - Subaru 2006 Baja Owner's Manual

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Never exceed posted speed limits.
NOTE
In order to prevent over-revving during acceler-
ation of the vehicle, the transmission will automat-
ically shift to the next highest gear if the Maximum
Allowable Speed for the current gear is exceeded.
Similarly, in order to prevent over-revving dur-
ing 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.

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-
mph (km/h) hicle. Do not hold the vehicle with only the transmis-
sion.
an uphill grade by using the "D", "3", "2", or "1" position.
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Use the brake instead.
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The engine may, on rare occasions, knock when the
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vehicle rapidly accelerates or rapidly pulls away from
a standstill. This phenomenon does not indicate a
fault.
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
flat-head screwdriver.
Do not keep the vehicle in a stationary position on

Shift lock release

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