Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual / Starting and operating / Continuously variable transmission / Shift lock function / Shift lock release using the shift lock release button
Subaru Forester: Shift lock function / Shift lock release using the shift lock release button
Perform the following procedure to release the shift lock.
- Apply the parking brake and stop the
engine.
- Wrap the tip of a flat-head screwdriver
with vinyl tape or a cloth and use it to
remove the shift lock cover. The shift lock
release button is located under the shift
lock cover.
- While depressing the brake pedal, insert a screwdriver into the hole, press the shift lock release button using a 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. Contact a SUBARU dealer for an inspection as soon as possible.
Driving tips
CAUTION
If the accelerator and brake pedals
are depressed at the same time,
driving torque may be restrained.
This is not a malfunction.
Always apply the foot or parking brake
when the vehicle is stopped in the “D” or
“R” position...
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Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Steering lock
After stopping the engine and any door including the rear gate is opened, the steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. When the engine is restarted, the steering lock will be automatically released. When the steering lock cannot be released Operation indicator Push-button ignition switch When you cannot restart the engine due to the steering lock, check the status of operation indicator and perform the following steps...
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Outside temperature indicator
The outside temperature is displayed on the multi-function display (color LCD).
NOTE
The outside temperature indicator shows the temperature around the sensor. However, the temperature may not be indicated correctly or the update may be delayed in the following conditions. While parking or driving at low speeds When the outside temperature changes suddenly (example: when going in and out of an underground parking area or when passing through a tunnel) When starting the engine after being parked for a certain period of time The temperature unit cannot be changed.
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