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.
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...
Other information:
Anti-entrapment function
When the moonroof senses a substantial
enough object trapped between its glass
and the vehicle’s roof during closure, it
automatically moves back to the fully open
position and stops there. The anti-entrapment
function may also be activated by a
strong shock on the moonroof even when
there is nothing trapped...
While the select lever is shifted to the “R”
position, the below functions of the Reverse
Automatic Braking (RAB) system
can be set by operating the audio/navigation
monitor.
ON setting key of Reverse Automatic
Braking (RAB) system
OFF setting key of Reverse Automatic
Braking (RAB) system
ON setting key of the object detection
warning beeping sound
OFF setting key of the object detection
warning beeping sound
When the ON setting key is shown, the
corresponding setting is ON...