Shift Lock Operation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Subaru Ascent. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Model without push button ignition switch
1. CHECK COMMUNICATION OF SUBARU SELECT MONITOR.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  2. 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 : For diagnostic procedures, refer to the LAN information. Ref. to LAN SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)>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?
  
  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.
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 .
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?
  
  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 .
5. CHECK SHIFT LOCK.
  1. Shift the select lever to "N" range.
  2. 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 .
6. CHECK KEY INTERLOCK.
  1. Shift the select lever to other than "P" range.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  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.
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
1. CHECK COMMUNICATION OF SUBARU SELECT MONITOR.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  2. 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 : For diagnostic procedures, refer to the LAN information. Ref. to LAN SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)>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?
  
  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.
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 .
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?
  
  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 .
5. CHECK SHIFT LOCK.
  1. Shift the select lever to "N" range.
  2. 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 .