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

When you cannot restart the engine due to the steering lock, check the status of operation indicator and perform the following steps.
Operation indicator flashing in green
Operation indicator flashing in orange
There may be a malfunction in the steering lock function. Immediately contact your nearest SUBARU dealer.
Stopping engine
Remote engine start system (dealer option)

button.
Select “Settings”.
Select “Vehicle”.
Select “Time/Date” and then select “Manual”.

to complete the
clock
setting.