Subaru Crosstrek Manuals 2024 Crosstrek Owner's Manual | Page 337

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not be moved to the “ P ” position without depressing the brake pedal and pressing the select lever button .
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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 select lever button pressed and the brake pedal depressed .
If the select lever does not move after performing the above procedure , check and confirm the following and release the shift lock accordingly .
. When the select lever cannot be shifted from “ P ” to “ N ”:
Refer to “ Shift lock release using the shift lock release portion ” FP329 .
. When the select lever cannot be shifted from “ N ” to “ R ” or “ P ”:
Place the ignition switch in the “ ACC ” position , then move the select lever to the “ P ” position with the brake pedal depressed .
If the select lever still does not move , refer to “ Shift lock release using the shift lock release portion ” FP329 .
If the shift lock cannot be released without using the shift lock release button in the above cases , there may be a malfunction
in the shift lock system or the vehicle control system .
Contact a SUBARU dealer for an inspection as soon as possible .
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Perform the following procedure to release the shift lock .
1 . Apply the parking brake and stop the engine .
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2 . Cover the tip of a flat-head screwdriver with vinyl tape or cloth so that it will not scratch . Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the two slits and then lift upward .
3 . Remove the center tray or wireless charger ( if equipped ).
4 . While depressing the brake pedal , press the shift lock release portion , and then move the select lever .
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