Subaru Outback (BR): P (Park)
This position is for parking the vehicle and starting the engine.
In this position, the transmission is mechanically locked to prevent the vehicle from rolling freely.
When you park the vehicle, first apply the parking brake, then shift into the “P” position. Do not hold the vehicle with only the transmission.
To shift the select lever from the “P” to any other position, you should depress the brake pedal fully then move the select lever. This prevents the vehicle from lurching when it is started.
NOTE
To protect the engine while the “P” position is selected, the engine is controlled such that the engine speed may not become too high even if the accelerator pedal is depressed hard.
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R (Reverse)
This position is for backing the vehicle. To shift from the “N” to “R” position,
stop the vehicle completely then move the lever to the “R” position.
N (Neutral)
This position is for restarting a stalled engine.
In this position the wheels and transmission are not locked. In this position,
the transmission is neutral; the vehicle will roll freely, even on t
D (Drive)
This position is for normal driving. The transmission automatically shifts into
a suitable gear according to the vehicle speed and the acceleration you require.
When more acceleration is required
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Main Relay
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the glove box lid assembly.
3) Remove the main relay from the relay holder.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
C: INSPECTION
1) Check that the main relay has no deformation,
cracks or other damages.
2) Measur
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
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