Subaru Legacy Owners Manual: Steering lock

After stopping the engine and the key is removed from ignition switch, the steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function.

When the engine is restarted, the steering lock will be automatically canceled.

When the steering lock cannot be released

When you cannot restart the engine due to the steering lock, perform the following steps.

MT models

1.  Check that the parking brake is applied.
2.  Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories.
3.  Depress the clutch pedal to the floor and shift the shift lever into neutral. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor while starting the engine.
4.  Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position while turning the steering wheel left and right.
5.  Check the operation of the warning and indicator lights.
6.  Turn the ignition switch to the "START" position without depressing the accelerator pedal.
7. Release the key immediately after the engine has started.

If you cannot start the engine, there may be a malfunction in the steering lock function. Immediately contact your nearest SUBARU dealer.

CVT models

1.  Check that the parking brake is applied.
2.  Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories.
3.  Check that the select lever is set in the "P" position.
4.  Depress the brake pedal and keep it.
5.  Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position while turning the steering wheel left and right.
6.  Check the operation of the warning and indicator lights.
7.  Turn the ignition switch to the "START" position without depressing the accelerator pedal.
8.  Release the key immediately after the engine has started.

If you cannot start the engine, there may be a malfunction in the steering lock function. Immediately contact your nearest SUBARU dealer.