Subaru Outback (BR): 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.

2. Remove the shift lock cover using a flat-head screwdriver.

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.
NOTE
To prevent damage to the shift lock cover, cover the tip of the flat-head screwdriver
with vinyl tape or a cloth before removing the cover.
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.
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With the vehicle either moving or stationary, move the select lever from the
“D” position to the “M” position to select the manual mode.
1) Upshift indicator
2) Downshift indicator
3)
● On a road surface where there is a risk of wheelspin (for example, a snow- or gravel-covered road), you can pull away from a standstill safely and easily by first selecting the 2nd gear of the m
CAUTION
Do not hold the steering wheel at the fully locked position left or right for
more than 5 seconds. This may damage the power steering pump.
The power steering system operates only when the
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When you choose the valet mode, the alarm system does not operate. In valet mode,
the remote transmitter is used only for locking and unlocking the doors and rear
gate (Outback) and panic activation.
To enter the valet mode, change the setting of your vehicle’s alarm system for
deactivation
A: SPECIFICATION
B: COMPONENT
1. CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Dust cover
Lever spring
Pivot
Release lever (non-turbo model)
Clip (non-turbo model)
Release bearing (non-turbo model)
Release lever (turbo model)
Release bearing (turbo model)
Clutch cover
Cl
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