2011 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 278

Starting and operating 7-21 ! Shift lock release If the select lever cannot be operated, turn the ignition switch back to the "ON" position then move the select lever to the "P" position with the select lever button pressed and brake pedal depressed. If the select lever does not move after performing the above procedure, perform the following steps. . When the select lever cannot be shifted from "P" to "N": Refer to "Shift lock release using the shift lock release button" F7-21. . When the select lever cannot be shifted from "N" to "R", "P": Within 60 seconds after placing the ignition switch in the "Acc" position, move the select lever to the "P" position with the select lever button pressed and brake pedal depressed. If you must perform the above procedure, the shift lock system (or the vehicle control system) may be malfunctioning. Contact a SUBARU dealer for an inspection as soon as possible. If the select lever does not move after performing the above procedure, refer to "Shift lock release using the shift lock release button" F7-21. ! Shift lock release using the shift lock release button Perform the following procedure to release the shift lock. 1. Apply the parking brake and stop the engine. 3. While depressing the brake pedal, insert the electronic parking brake release tool into the hole, press the shift lock release button using the tool, and then move the select lever. 2. Remove the shift lock cover using a flat-head screwdriver. NOTE To prevent damage to the shift lock cover, cover the tip of the flat-head screwdriver with vinyl tape or a cloth before removing the cover. 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. - CONTINUED -