OWNER'S MANUAL - Page 297

For 2012 IMPREZA.

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7-22 Starting and operating
& Selection of L (if equipped)
L is used when power is needed for rapid
acceleration or for uphill driving. To select
this mode, move the selector lever from
the D position to the L position.
When selected, t he indicator L will
illuminate on the combination meter. In
this mode, the transmission shifts up at
higher engine speeds and shifts down
more responsively than when driving in
the D position.
To deselect L, move the selector lever to
the D position.
& Shift lock function
The shift lock function helps prevent the
improper operation of the select lever.
. The select lever cannot be operated
unless the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position and the brake pedal is
depressed.
. The select lever cannot be moved from
the P position to any oth er position
before t he brake pedal is depressed.
Depress the brake pedal first, and then
operate the select lever.
. Only the P position allows you to turn
the ignition switch from the ACC position
to the LOCK position and remove the
key from the ignition switch.
. If the ignition switch is turned to the
LOCK position while the select lever is in
the N position, the select lever may not
be moved to the P position after a period
of time. Therefore, move the select lever
to the P position with the brake pedal
depressed soon after the ignition switch is
turned to the LOCK position.
! 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 F7-23.
. When the select lever cannot be
shifted from N to R, P:
Within 60 seconds after placing the igni-
tion 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
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