Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Shift lock release using the shift lock release button

Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual / Starting and operating / Continuously variable transmission / Shift lock function / Shift lock release using the shift lock release button

Perform the following procedure to release the shift lock.

1. Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK"/"OFF" position.

Shift lock release using the shift lock release button

2. 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.

Shift lock release using the shift lock release button

3. 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.

Shift lock release

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