2007 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 260

Starting and operating 7-27 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 nearest SUBARU dealer. & Selection of manual mode For turbo models, with the vehicle either moving or stationary, move the selector lever from the "D" position to the manual gate to select the manual mode. For non-turbo models, 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 the manual mode. Turbo models 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 1) 2) 3) Upshift indicator Downshift indicator Gear position indicator Non-turbo models When the manual mode is selected, the gear position indicator and upshift indicator and/or downshift indicator in the tachometer come on. The gear position indicator shows the currently selected gear in the 1st-to-5th-gear range. The - CONTINUED -