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Question posted by longHar on September 20th, 2013

Why Is 2001 Subaru Forester Transmission Lever Locked

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Owner's Manual - Page 25

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Owner's Manual - Page 74

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Owner's Manual - Page 100

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Owner's Manual - Page 217

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Owner's Manual - Page 221

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Owner's Manual - Page 225

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Owner's Manual - Page 241

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Owner's Manual - Page 264

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