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Question posted by RonTapple on July 25th, 2014

Where Is The Shift Lock Override 1999 Forester

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Answer #1: Posted by waelsaidani1 on July 25th, 2014 5:49 AM
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The shift lock override is a little plastic rocker plate up and to the left of the shifter column, hidden under the center console panels. When you press the brake (and it's warm) the rocker plate moves, releasing the shift lock. When it's cold, the rocker plate doesn't move.

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Owner's Manual - Page 1

1999 OWNER'S MANUAL Wear Seat Belts at All Times for Your Own Safety.
Owner's Manual - Page 4

... This chapter informs you what to do if you want. Chapter 1: Doors and Locks This chapter informs you how to use the seat and seat belt and contains precautions...AIRBAG. Chapter 2: Seat, seat belt and SRS AIRBAG This chapter informs you how to operate the keys, locks and windows. Chapter 3: Instruments and controls This chapter informs you how to keep your SUBARU running properly....
Owner's Manual - Page 8

...always works properly. D Always use the ventilation fan to them. D Always lock the passenger's windows using the lock switch when children are riding in the rear seat. Failure to follow this ... injury to prevent engine exhaust gas from snow, leaves or other obstructions to the Door Lock section in a closed space, such as a garage, except for instructions and precautions concerning...
Owner's Manual - Page 12

Table of contents Doors and locks Seat, seatbelt and SRS AIRBAG Instruments and controls Climate control Audio Interior equipment Starting and operating In case of emergency Appearance care Maintenance and service Specifications Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Index 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 - CONTINUED - xi
Owner's Manual - Page 13

... ...5-4 RADIO OPERATION ...5-4 CASSETTE PLAYER OPERATION ...5-10 CLOCK FUNCTION ...5-12 Antenna ...5-2 Anti-lock brake system ...7-30 Ashtray (If equipped) ...6-23 AT OIL TEMPerature warning light ...3-13 Automatic transmission ...7-18 Driving tips ...7-21 Maximum speeds ...7-21 Selector lever ...7-19 Shift lock release ...7-21 Automatic transmission fluid (Maintenance) ...10-21 B Back-up light...
Owner's Manual - Page 15

...) ...10-23 Differential gear oil (Rear - AWD vehicles) (Maintenance) ...10-24 Dome light (Interior light) ...6-24 Door locks ...1-3 Child safety locks ...1-7 Locking and unlocking from the inside ...1-5 Locking and unlocking from the outside ...1-3 Power door locking switches ...1-6 Door open warning light ...1-8, 3-13 Drive belts (Maintenance) ...10-19 Driving drunken ...vii Driving in foreign...
Owner's Manual - Page 18

... mount stop light (Bulb replacement) ...10-54 Hood (Engine hood) ...1-28 Horn ...3-26 I Ignition switch ...ACC ...Key interlock release (AT vehicles only) ...Key reminder chime ...LOCK ...ON ... 7-10 7-12 7-13 7-13 7-11 7-12 13-7 Index H Hazard warning flasher ...3-14, 8-2 Heater (Heating and air conditioning) ...4-3 Heater (Seat heater) ...2-7 Heater (Mirror heater = Outside...
Owner's Manual - Page 19

...(Interior light) ...6-24 Light control ...3-14 Fog light switch ...3-18 Illumination brightness control ...3-17 Light switch ...3-14 Parking light switch ...3-18 Lock (Door Lock) ...1-3 Lock (Child safety locks) ...1-7 Lock (Power door locking switches) ...1-6 Low fuel warning light ...3-7 Luggage area light ...6-26 Luggage area light (Bulb replacement) ...10-53 Luggage cover (if equipped) ...6-26...
Owner's Manual - Page 20

... is running ...10-4 Maintenance tools ...6-32 Malfunction indicator lamp (CHECK ENGINE warning light) ...3-10 Manual transmission ...7-16 Driving tips ...7-17 Maximum speeds ...7-17 Shifting speed for fuel economy ...7-17 Manual transmission oil (Maintenance) ...10-20 Meter (Combination meter) ...3-4 Fuel gauge ...3-6 Odometer/Tripmeter ...3-5 Speedometer ...3-5 Tachometer ...3-6 Temperature gauge...
Owner's Manual - Page 23

... the seat belt ...2-15 Unfastening the belt ...2-16 Seat belt warning light and chime ...2-14, 3-8 Security system ...1-12 Selector lever (automatic transmission) ...7-19 Shift lever (Manual transmission) ...7-16 Shift lock release ...7-21 Side marker light (Bulb replacement) ...10-50 Snow tires (Winter driving) ...7-40 Spark plugs (Maintenance) ...10-18 Specifications ...11-2 Capacities ...11...
Owner's Manual - Page 39

... system and start your vehicle if your remote transmitter is lost or broken. See Emergency Override Button Location Section. - CONTINUED - 1-13 B Interior status indicator The bright-red warning...both buttons on your system, pay special attention to the Starter Interrupt Section. Doors and locks B Passive starter interrupt (if selected) The vehicle starter is automatically disabled one minute ...
Owner's Manual - Page 41

...). Fast Flash: System has been triggered. It is disarmed. The Emergency Override Button is disarmed. Doors and locks LED status Off: System is located under the driver's side dash beneath... will arm when all doors are closed). B The emergency override/programming button HS1001BC The Emergency Override/Programming button is in conjunction with the transmitter and vehicle ignition...
Owner's Manual - Page 45

Doors and locks 3. The system will turn off , press the Status Indicator/Valet Button. To engage Valet Mode: D ... all keyless entry and convenience features to emit a quick double-flash pattern. D Open the vehicle door and press the Emergency Override/Programming button. - CONTINUED - 1-19 Before turning the ignition on the dash to determine the protected zone that triggered the system...
Owner's Manual - Page 47

...change the remote transmitter battery, refer to start . Press and release the Emergency Override Button. Perform the following situations...D Your remote transmitter is lost or broken and the... experience any specific maintenance except for occasionally changing the transmitter battery. Doors and locks your situation, the alarm may not start the vehicle while holding the button ...
Owner's Manual - Page 186

...7-21 Selector lever ...Maximum speeds ...Driving tips ...Shift lock release ... State emission testing (U.S. Starting and operating New vehicle break-in foreign countries ......Periodic inspections ...Ignition switch ...LOCK ...ACC ...ON ...START ...Key reminder chime ...Key interlock release (AT vehicles only)...
Owner's Manual - Page 201

... reverse when the vehicle is a fully synchromeshed 5-forward and 1-reverse speed transmission. HS0128 The shift pattern is idling. It could also result in accidental activation of power to lock. The ignition switch should be turned off only when the engine is shown on the ignition switch, causing the steering wheel to the...
Owner's Manual - Page 204

... lurching off when starting. Do not hold the vehicle only with the brake pedal depressed and the release button pushed in, refer to Shift Lock Release section in Release button Shift without pressing the button HS0129 OM-H0149 The selector lever has seven positions. B P (Park) This position is employed in the "ON" position...
Owner's Manual - Page 205

.... B D (Drive) This position is for backing the vehicle. The transmission automatically shifts into a suitable gear from 1st to 3rd according to the vehicle speed and the acceleration...wheels and transmission are on the slightest incline unless the parking brake or brakes are not locked. The transmission will roll freely, even on . The transmission will automatically downshift to the...
Owner's Manual - Page 206

...brake pedal depressed and the release button pushed in, perform the following steps: To override the shift lock: 1. Use this position, the transmission holds in a stationary position on slippery .... B 1 (First) This position is for using the "D", "3", "2" or "1" position. J Shift lock release If the selector lever does not move from the "3" to "2" position, push the release button.
Owner's Manual - Page 224

... braking. Use the engine brake effectively to control the vehicle speed. (Shift into a lower gear when necessary.) Avoid locking the front wheels because that can lead to a loss of vehicle control..., high-speed driving, and sharp turning when driving on snowy and icy roads. An Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) enhances your vehicle's braking performance on snowy or icy roads. Then apply...

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