Subaru Crosstrek Manuals 2025 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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