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:
CAUTION
For models equipped with the
BSD (Blind Spot Detection) and
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
driving support systems, when
towing a trailer, press the BSD/
RCTA OFF switch to deactivate
the system. The system may not
operate properly due to the
blocked radar waves...
The high beam assist function will be
activated when all the following conditions
are met.
The light control switch is in the “AUTO”
position and the low beam headlights are
on automatically.
The turn signal lever is pushed forward.
High beam assist indicator light
When the high beam assist function is
activated, the high beam assist indicator
light on the combination meter will illuminate...