Subaru Forester: Starting and stopping engine (models with push-button start system) / 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.
Operation indicator flashing in green
- Check that the select lever is set in the
“P” position.
- Depress the brake pedal and keep it.
- Press the push-button ignition switch
while turning the steering wheel left and
right.
Operation indicator flashing in orange
There may be a malfunction in the steering
lock function. Immediately contact your
nearest SUBARU dealer.
Stop the vehicle completely.
Move the select lever to the “P”
p..
WARNING
There are some general precautions
when starting the engine.
Carefully read the precautions
described in “General precautions
when starting engine”...
Other information:
Release the parking brake and put the
transmission in the neutral position.
The ignition switch should be in the
“ON” position while the vehicle is being
towed.
Take up slack in the towline slowly to
prevent damage to the vehicle.
WARNING
Never turn the ignition switch to
the “LOCK”/“OFF” position while
the vehicle is being towed because
the steering wheel and the
direction of the wheels will be
locked...
Raise the wiper arm off the rear
window.
Turn the wiper blade assembly counterclockwise.
Pull the wiper blade assembly toward
you to remove it from the wiper arm.
Install the wiper blade assembly to the
wiper arm. Make sure that it locks in place...