Subaru Outback Manuals 2025 Outback Owner's Manual | Page 385

Continuously Variable Transmission 377
NOTE
The transmission may downshift, depending on the way the accelerator pedal is depressed to accelerate the vehicle again.
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The shift lock function helps prevent the improper operation of the select lever.
. The select lever cannot be operated unless the ignition switch is turned to the“ ON” position and the brake pedal is depressed.
. The select lever cannot be moved from the“ P” position to any other position before the brake pedal is depressed. Depress the brake pedal first, and then operate the select lever.
. Only the“ P” position allows you to turn the key from the“ ACC” position to the“ LOCK” position and remove the key from the ignition key cylinder( models without“ keyless access with pushbutton start system”).
. Only the“ P” position allows you to turn the push-button ignition switch to the“ OFF” position( models with“ keyless access with push-button start system”).
. If the ignition switch is turned to the“ ACC” position while the select lever is in the“ N” position, the select lever may
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” FP377.
. 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” FP377.
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. Turn over the inner trim of the pocket.
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Starting and Operating
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