Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Inspection

Check the removed cable and replace or adjust if damaged, rusty or malfunctioning.

1. Check the cable for smooth operation.

2. Check the inner cable for damage and rust.

3. Check the outer cable for damage, bends and cracks.

4. Check the boot for damage, cracks and deterioration.

5. Move the select lever from “P” to “D” range. Check the existence of feel to contact the detents in each range. If the detents cannot be felt or the position pointer is improperly aligned, adjust the cable.

6. Check if the starter motor rotates when the select lever is set to “P” range.

7. Check the back-up light illumination when the select lever is in “R” range.

8. Check the parking lock operation when the select lever is in “P” range.

Removal

Installation

Other materials:

Rocking the vehicle
If you must rock the vehicle to free it from snow, sand, or mud, depress the accelerator pedal slightly and move the shift lever/select lever back and forth between "1"/"D" and "R" repeatedly. Do not race the engine. For the best possible traction, avoid spinning the wheels when trying to fr ...

Removal
CONTROL SYSTEMS > MT Gear Shift LeverREMOVAL1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. NOTE">NOTE:For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.2. Remove the console box. Console Box > REMOVAL">3. Remove the gear shift knob and remove the ...

Turn signal lever
To activate the right turn signal, push the turn signal lever up. To activate the left turn signal, push the turn signal lever down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically. If the lever does not return after cornering, return the lever to the neutral position by han ...