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the light remains illuminated, have the brakes inspected by a SUBARU dealer immediately.
. If at all in doubt about whether the brakes are operating properly, do not drive the vehicle. Have your vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU dealer for repair.
The brake system warning light has the following functions.
! Brake fluid level warning
S03AE1002
This light illuminates when the brake fluid level has dropped to near the“ MIN” level of the brake fluid reservoir with the ignition switch in the“ ON” position and with the parking brake fully released.
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If the brake system warning light should illuminate while driving( with the parking brake fully released and with the ignition switch positioned in“ ON”), it could be an indication of leaking of brake fluid or worn brake pads. If this occurs, immediately stop the vehicle at the nearest safe location and check the brake fluid level. If the fluid level is below the“ MIN” mark in the reservoir, do not drive the vehicle. Have the vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU dealer for repair. |
! Electronic Brake Force Distribution( EBD) system warning
S03AE1003
If the warning light remains on even though the parking brake is released, the brake fluid level may be low or there could be a problem with the EBD system. Park the vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact a SUBARU dealer.
! Electronic brake booster warning
S03AE1009
The brake system warning light illuminates when the electronic brake booster is malfunctioning. In addition, the warning messages“ Brake System” and“ Check Owner’ s Manual” are displayed alternately on the combination meter display( color LCD). If the warning light illuminates, promptly park in a safe location as soon as possible and contact your SUBARU dealer.
& Electronic parking brake indicator light
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S03AE85
! Parking brake indicator
S03AE8501
The light illuminates with the parking brake applied while the ignition switch is in the“ ON” position. It turns off when the parking brake is fully released.
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! Electronic parking brake system warning
S03AE8502
WARNING
. When you release the electronic parking brake while the engine is running, the electronic parking brake indicator light will turn off. However, if the light still illuminates, stop the vehicle in a safe place immediately and have the system inspected by a SUBARU dealer.
. If at all in doubt about whether the brakes are operating properly, do not drive the vehicle. Have your vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU dealer for repair.
. If the electronic parking brake indicator light flashes, the electronic parking brake system may be malfunctioning. Immediately stop your vehicle in a safe location, use tire stops under the tires to prevent the vehicle from moving and contact your SUBARU dealer. For details, refer to“ Electronic parking brake” FP370.
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