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■ When the parking brake is not automatically set in the shift position N, such as when using car wash.
“ Parking brake automatic lock function when exiting the vehicle” will be disabled by doing the following:
1 Stop the vehicle. 2 Turn off the brake hold system.
3 Press and hold the parking brake switch until a buzzer sounds and
a message is shown on the multi-information display.
4 The shift position to N
5 Press and hold the parking brake switch until a buzzer sounds and
a message is shown on the multi-information display.
The parking brake indicator light will flash.
6 Disable the automatic P position selection function. Refer
to P. 237.
When any of the following conditions are met, the vehicle will return to automatic mode ON. The parking brake indicator light will turn off or
light up.
●The shift position other than N ●The parking brake switch is pulled
●The EV system is turned off and then started again
■ If“ Parking Brake Temporarily Unavailable” is displayed on
the multi-information display
If the parking brake is operated
repeatedly over a short period of time, the system may restrict operation to prevent overheating. If this
happens, refrain from operating the parking brake. Normal operation will return after about 1 minute.
■ If“ Parking Brake Unavailable” is displayed on the multi-information display
Operate the parking brake switch. If the message does not disappear after operating the switch several times, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected
by your SUBARU dealer.
■ Parking brake operation sound
When the parking brake operates, a motor sound( whirring sound) may be heard.
This does not indicate a malfunction.
■ Parking brake indicator light
●Depending on the power switch mode, the parking brake indicator light will turn on and stay on as
described below: ON: Comes on until the parking brake is released.
Not in ON: Stays on for approximately 15 seconds.
●When the power switch is turned off with the parking brake set, the parking brake indicator light will
stay on for about 15 seconds. This does not indicate a malfunction.
■ When the parking brake switch malfunctions
Automatic mode( automatic brake
setting and releasing) will be turned on automatically.
■ Parking the vehicle �P. 215
■ Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake engaged.“ Parking Brake ON” is displayed on the multi-information display.( with the vehicle reaching a speed of 3 mph [ 5 km / h ])
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Driving