Safety Warning
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Shift Lock Operation
- Model without push button ignition switch
- CHECK COMMUNICATION OF SUBARU SELECT MONITOR.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Using the Subaru Select Monitor, check whether communication to all systems can be executed normally.
Is the system name displayed?
- Yes : Go to 2.
- No : Perform the inspection following the diagnostic procedure in BODY CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) information. Ref. to BODY CONTROL(DIAGNOSTICS)>Basic Diagnostic Procedure .
- CHECK SHIFT LOCK.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Shift the select lever to "P" range.
While brake pedal is not depressed, is it possible to move the select lever from the "P" range to other ranges?
- Yes : Perform the inspection of "SELECT LEVER CANNOT BE LOCKED OR RELEASED". Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>AT Shift Lock Control System>INSPECTION>SELECT LEVER CANNOT BE LOCKED OR RELEASED .
- No : Go to 3.
- CHECK SHIFT LOCK.
While brake pedal is depressed, is it possible to move the select lever from the "P" range to other ranges?
- Yes : Go to 4.
- No : Perform the inspection of "SELECT LEVER CANNOT BE LOCKED OR RELEASED". Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>AT Shift Lock Control System>INSPECTION>SELECT LEVER CANNOT BE LOCKED OR RELEASED .
- CHECK SHIFT LOCK.
Shift the select lever to "N" range.
Is it possible to move the select lever from the "N" range to the "P" range?
- Yes : Go to 5.
- No : Perform the inspection of "SELECT LEVER CANNOT BE LOCKED OR RELEASED". Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>AT Shift Lock Control System>INSPECTION>SELECT LEVER CANNOT BE LOCKED OR RELEASED .
- CHECK SHIFT LOCK.
- Shift the select lever to "N" range.
- Turn the ignition switch to ACC.
While brake pedal is depressed, is it possible to move the select lever from the "N" range to the "P" range?
- Yes : Go to 6.
- No : Perform the inspection of "SELECT LEVER CANNOT BE LOCKED OR RELEASED". Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>AT Shift Lock Control System>INSPECTION>SELECT LEVER CANNOT BE LOCKED OR RELEASED .
- CHECK KEY INTERLOCK.
- Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
- Shift the select lever to other than "P" range.
Can the ignition key be removed?
- Yes : Perform the inspection of "KEY INTERLOCK CANNOT BE LOCKED OR RELEASED". Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>AT Shift Lock Control System>INSPECTION>KEY INTERLOCK CANNOT BE LOCKED OR RELEASED .
- No : Go to 7.
- CHECK KEY INTERLOCK.
Shift the select lever to "P" range.
Can the ignition key be removed?
- Yes : AT shift lock system is normal.
- No : Perform the inspection of "KEY INTERLOCK CANNOT BE LOCKED OR RELEASED". Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>AT Shift Lock Control System>INSPECTION>KEY INTERLOCK CANNOT BE LOCKED OR RELEASED .
- Model with push button ignition switch
- CHECK COMMUNICATION OF SUBARU SELECT MONITOR.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Using the Subaru Select Monitor, check whether communication to all systems can be executed normally.
Is the system name displayed?
- Yes : Go to 2.
- No : Perform the inspection following the diagnostic procedure in BODY CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) information. Ref. to BODY CONTROL(DIAGNOSTICS)>Basic Diagnostic Procedure .
- CHECK SHIFT LOCK.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Shift the select lever to "P" range.
While brake pedal is not depressed, is it possible to move the select lever from the "P" range to other ranges?
- Yes : Perform the inspection of "SELECT LEVER CANNOT BE LOCKED OR RELEASED". Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>AT Shift Lock Control System>INSPECTION>SELECT LEVER CANNOT BE LOCKED OR RELEASED .
- No : Go to 3.
- CHECK SHIFT LOCK.
While brake pedal is depressed, is it possible to move the select lever from the "P" range to other ranges?
- Yes : Go to 4.
- No : Perform the inspection of "SELECT LEVER CANNOT BE LOCKED OR RELEASED". Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>AT Shift Lock Control System>INSPECTION>SELECT LEVER CANNOT BE LOCKED OR RELEASED .
- CHECK SHIFT LOCK.
Shift the select lever to "N" range.
Is it possible to move the select lever from the "N" range to the "P" range?
- Yes : Go to 5.
- No : Perform the inspection of "SELECT LEVER CANNOT BE LOCKED OR RELEASED". Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>AT Shift Lock Control System>INSPECTION>SELECT LEVER CANNOT BE LOCKED OR RELEASED .
- CHECK SHIFT LOCK.
- Shift the select lever to "N" range.
- Turn the ignition switch to ACC.
While brake pedal is depressed, is it possible to move the select lever from the "N" range to the "P" range?
- Yes : AT shift lock system is normal.
- No : Perform the inspection of "SELECT LEVER CANNOT BE LOCKED OR RELEASED". Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>AT Shift Lock Control System>INSPECTION>SELECT LEVER CANNOT BE LOCKED OR RELEASED .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.