Subaru Outback Manuals 2018 Outback Owner's Manual | Page 306

7-26 Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission 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 portion” F7-26. ! Shift lock release using the shift lock release portion S07BG0402 Perform the following procedure to release the shift lock. 1. Apply the parking brake and stop the engine. 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. If the select lever does not move after performing the above procedure, the shift lock system may be malfunctioning. Con- tact a SUBARU dealer for an inspection as soon as possible. 2. Open the lid of the pocket. 4. Remove the grip portion of the screw- driver.