Subaru Forester: Shift lock release
If the select lever cannot be operated, turn the ignition switch back to the “ON” position then move the select lever to the “P” position with the brake pedal depressed.
If the select lever does not move after performing the above procedure, perform the following steps.
. When the select lever cannot be
shifted from “P” to “N”:
Refer to “Shift lock release using the shift
lock release button”.
. When the select lever cannot be
shifted from “N” to “R” or “P”:
Within 60 seconds after placing the ignition
switch in the “Acc” position, move the
select lever to the “R” or “P” position with
the brake pedal depressed.
If you must perform the above procedure, the shift lock system (or the vehicle control system) may be malfunctioning. 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”.
Shift lock function
The shift lock function helps prevent the
improper operation of the select lever.
- The select lever cannot be operated
unless the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position and the bra ...
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. The shift lock rele ...
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1. Turn the vehicle on using the admin key.
2. Press SETUP until PRESS RESET TO CLEAR MYKEY is displayed.
3. Press and release the RESET button ...
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1 Remove any dirt or foreign matter from the disc wheel seat
and the wheel contact surface.
Vehicles with aluminum wheels
and a steel wheel for the spare:
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