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Shift Lock Operation

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE CHART

Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK SUBARU SELECT MONITOR COMMUNICATION. 
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  2. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, check that communication is performed properly with all the systems.
 Is the system name displayed? Go to step 2  . For diagnostic procedures, refer to the appropriate BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE . >
2 CHECK SHIFT LOCK. 
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  2. 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? Perform the inspection of "SELECT LEVER CANNOT BE LOCKED OR RELEASED". < Ref. to SELECT LEVER CANNOT BE LOCKED OR RELEASED , INSPECTION, AT Shift Lock Control System. > Go to step 3  .
3 CHECK SHIFT LOCK.  While brake pedal is depressed, is it possible to move the select lever from the "P" range to other ranges? Go to step 4  . Perform the inspection of "SELECT LEVER CANNOT BE LOCKED OR RELEASED". < Ref. to SELECT LEVER CANNOT BE LOCKED OR RELEASED , INSPECTION, AT Shift Lock Control System. >
4 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? Go to step 5  . Perform the inspection of "SELECT LEVER CANNOT BE LOCKED OR RELEASED". < Ref. to SELECT LEVER CANNOT BE LOCKED OR RELEASED , INSPECTION, AT Shift Lock Control System. >
5 CHECK SHIFT LOCK. 
  1. Shift the select lever to "N" range.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
 While brake pedal is depressed, is it possible to move the select lever from the "N" range to the "P" range? Go to step 6  . Perform the inspection of "SELECT LEVER CANNOT BE LOCKED OR RELEASED". < Ref. to SELECT LEVER CANNOT BE LOCKED OR RELEASED , INSPECTION, AT Shift Lock Control System. >
6 CHECK KEY INTERLOCK. 
  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Shift the select lever to other than "P" range.
 Can the ignition key be removed? Perform the inspection of "KEY INTERLOCK CANNOT BE LOCKED OR RELEASED". < Ref. to KEY INTERLOCK CANNOT BE LOCKED OR RELEASED , INSPECTION, AT Shift Lock Control System. > Go to step 7  .
7 CHECK KEY INTERLOCK. 
Shift the select lever to "P" range.		 Can the ignition key be removed? AT shift lock system is normal. Perform the inspection of "KEY INTERLOCK CANNOT BE LOCKED OR RELEASED". < Ref. to KEY INTERLOCK CANNOT BE LOCKED OR RELEASED , INSPECTION, AT Shift Lock Control System. >
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