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Parking your vehicle
. When holding on a steep slope with the Auto Vehicle Hold function activated, the electronic parking brake may automatically applied after stopping, then the electronic parking brake indicator light may flash. In such a case, depress and hold the brake pedal while stopped. Otherwise, the vehicle may move. When getting out of the vehicle, stop the vehicle on a flat surface, then apply the electronic parking brake.
. If the Auto Vehicle Hold indicator light does not illuminates even after touching“ Auto Vehicle Hold( AVH)” with the operating conditions met, the function may have a malfunction. Contact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection.
. You may hear a sound while the Auto Vehicle Hold function is keeping your vehicle stopped. This is normal, and does not represent a malfunction.
. While the vehicle is kept held by the Auto Vehicle Hold function, the brake pedal may feel stiff. However, this is not a malfunction.
. When using the Auto Vehicle Hold function, depress the brake pedal firmly. Otherwise, the Auto Vehicle Hold may not operate.
! Emergency brake CAUTION
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Use the emergency brake only in case of an emergency. If the emergency brake is excessively used, the brake parts will wear down faster or the brake may not work sufficiently due to brake overheating.
NOTE
While using the emergency brake:
. The electronic parking brake indicator light and the indicator light on the parking brake switch illuminate and a chirp sounds.
. A sound may be heard from the engine compartment. This is the operating sound of the brake that is activated by the Vehicle Dynamics Control system, and does not indicate a malfunction.
If the foot brake has a malfunction, you can stop the vehicle by pulling the parking brake switch continuously.
While applying the emergency brake, the electronic parking brake indicator light and the indicator light on the parking brake switch illuminate and a chirp sounds.
! Electronic parking brake system warning
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CAUTION
If the brake system warning light turns on, the electronic parking brake system may be malfunctioning. Immediately stop your vehicle in the nearest safe location and contact your SUBARU dealer.
If a malfunction occurs in the electronic parking brake system, the brake system warning light turns on. Refer to“ Electronic parking brake indicator light” FP179.
& Parking tips
S07AP02
When parking your vehicle, always perform the following items.
. Apply the parking brake firmly.. Put the select lever in the“ P” position.
Never rely on the mechanical friction of the transmission alone to hold the vehicle.