Driving Tips; Power Steering; Power Steering Warning Light; Power Steering System Features - Subaru Fuel Owner's Manual

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Starting and operating/Power steering
3. While depressing the brake pedal,
insert a screwdriver into the hole, press
the shift lock release button using a
screwdriver, and then move the select
lever.
If the select lever does not move after
performing the above procedure, the shift
lock system may be malfunctioning. Con-
tact a SUBARU dealer for an inspection
as soon as possible.
& Driving tips
. Always apply the foot or parking brake
when the vehicle is stopped in the "D" or
"R" position.
. Always apply the parking brake when
parking your vehicle. Do not hold the
vehicle with only the mechanical friction
of the transmission.
. Do not keep the vehicle in a stationary
position on an uphill grade by using the
"D" position. Use the brake instead.
. The engine may, on rare occasions,
knock when the vehicle rapidly acceler-
ates or rapidly pulls away from a standstill.
This phenomenon does not indicate a
malfunction.

Power steering

& Power steering warning light
1) U.S.-spec. models
2) Except U.S.-spec. models
& Power steering system fea-
tures
The vehicle is equipped with an electric
power steering system. When the ignition
switch is turned to the "ON" position, the
power steering warning light on the
combination meter illuminates to inform
the driver that the warning system is
functioning properly. Then, if the engine
started, the warning light turns off to inform
the driver that the steering power assist is
operational.