Parking your vehicle 371 |
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NOTE
. If you press the parking brake switch under the following conditions, the parking brake will not be released. – The ignition switch is in the
“ ACC” or“ OFF” position. – You are not depressing the brake pedal.
. The electronic parking brake system uses motors to apply the parking brake. Therefore, operating sounds from the motors will be heard when applying or releasing the parking brake. Make sure that the motor sounds are heard when applying or releasing the parking brake.
. If you operate the parking brake switch under the following conditions, a chirp will sound and the electronic parking brake indicator light will flash. – When the electronic parking brake system has a malfunction.
– When the electronic parking brake operation is prohibited temporarily.
. When you cannot release the parking brake due to, for example, a system malfunction, contact your SUBARU dealer and have your SUBARU dealer release the parking brake.
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. If you stop operating the electronic parking brake switch midway or operate extremely slowly, the system may detect an error and turn on the brake system warning light. However, this does not indicate a malfunction if the brake system warning light turns off after operating the switch.
. When the electronic parking brake has not been used for a long period of time, the electronic parking brake may operate automatically after the ignition switch is turned to the“ OFF” position. This occurs due to checking the proper operation of the electronic parking brake and does not indicate a malfunction.
. If you cannot release the electronic parking brake due to the switch malfunction, refer to the instructions described in“ Automatic release function by accelerator pedal” FP371.
. After activating the electronic parking brake, you may hear a short sound several minutes after the electronic parking brake indicator light illuminates as the system confirms proper engagement. This sound is different from the apply and release sound. This can occur:
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– If the brakes are extremely hot. – If the car is parked on a steep incline.
– If the electronic parking brake is applied after the ignition switch is turned to the“ OFF” position. This is a normal operating sound under any of these conditions.
! Automatic release function by accelerator pedal
S07AP0301
The parking brake will be automatically released by depressing the accelerator pedal. However, the automatic release function does not operate under the following conditions.
. Any door is open.. The driver’ s seatbelt is not fastened.
. The select lever is in the“ P” or“ N” position.
If the parking brake is automatically released, the electronic parking brake indicator light and the indicator light on the parking brake switch turn off.
! Auto Vehicle Hold function
S07AP0305
The Auto Vehicle Hold function will automatically keep the vehicle held even after releasing the brake pedal when the vehicle is at a complete stop, such as at traffic signals.
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