Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Select Cable: Inspection
Check the removed cable and replace or adjust if damaged, rusty or malfunctioning.
- Check the cable for smooth operation.
- Check the inner cable for damage and rust.
- Check the outer cable for damage, bends and cracks.
- Check the boot for damage, cracks and deterioration.
- Move the select lever from "P" to "D" range. (Except for Crosstrek hybrid model)
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.
- Move the select lever from "P" to "B" range. (Crosstrek hybrid model)
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.
- Check if the starter motor rotates when the select lever is set to "P" or "N" range.
- Check the back-up light illumination when the select lever is in "R" range.
- Check the parking lock operation when the select lever is in "P" range.
- Select lever and indicator positions are matched.
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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.