Subaru Outback Manuals 2017 Outback Owner's Manual | Page 400

Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission 7-29 & Selection of manual mode 1) Hole 3. Turn over the inner trim of the pocket. 5. While depressing the brake pedal, insert the screwdriver into the hole, press the shift lock release portion using the screwdriver, and then move the select lever. With the vehicle either moving or stationary, move the select lever from the “D” position to the “M” position to select the manual mode. If the select lever does not move after performing the above procedure, the shift lock system may be malfunctioning. Contact a SUBARU dealer for an inspection as soon as possible. 4. Remove the grip portion of the screwdriver. – CONTINUED –