2006 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 259

7-20 Starting and operating mately 6 mph (10 km/h). Once operational, it prevents the selector lever from being moved from the "N" position to the "R" position. When the vehicle speed drops below 6 mph (10 km/h), the function is canceled. The selector lever can then be moved to the "R" and "P" positions. When the ignition switch has been turned to the "OFF" position, movement of the selector lever from the "N" position to the "R" position is possible for a limited time period and then becomes impossible. Also, the selector lever cannot be moved to the "R" position when it has been placed in the "P" position and then placed again in the "N" position. When movement of the selector lever from the "N" position to the "R" position has become impossible, turn the ignition switch back to the "ON" position then move the selector lever to the "P" position. Pressing the selector lever release button also makes it possible to move the selector lever to the "P" position at this time. Selector lever release button Selection of manual mode 700345 700109 If you inadvertently have turned the ignition switch to the "OFF" position with the selector lever in the "N" position, proceed as follows. By referring to the "Shift lock release" section in this chapter, remove the shift lock release cover. Then, with the screwdriver inserted into the hole, move the selector lever to the "P" position. If the selector lever reverse inhibiting function fails, have the vehicle inspected by the nearest SUBARU dealer. With the vehicle either moving or stationary, move the selector lever from the "D" position to the manual gate then move it to the "+" end or "-" end of the manual gate to select manual mode.