Subaru Outback Manuals 2013 Outback Owner's Manual | Page 333

Starting and operating & Selection of manual mode ! 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. 3. While depressing the brake pedal, insert the electronic parking brake release tool into the hole, press the shift lock release button using the tool, and then move the select lever. 2. Remove the shift lock cover using a flat-head screwdriver. 7-25 With the vehicle either moving or stationary, move the select lever from the “D” position to the “M” position to select the manual mode. NOTE To prevent damage to the shift lock cover, cover the tip of the flat-head screwdrive "v