Instruments and controls / Warning and indicator 3-21 warning light on is dangerous . This indicates your brake system may not be working properly . If 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 .
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
The EBD system may be malfunctioning if the brake system warning light / , Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light and ABS warning light / illuminate simultaneously during driving .
Even if the EBD system fails , the conventional braking system will still function . However , the rear wheels will be more prone to locking when the brakes are applied harder than usual and the vehicle ’ s motion may therefore become somewhat harder to control .
If the brake system warning light / , Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light and ABS warning light / illuminate simultaneously , take the following steps .
1 . Stop the vehicle in the nearest safe , flat location .
2 . Shut down the engine , apply the parking brake and then restart it .
3 . Fully release the parking brake .
4 . Even if all the warning lights do not come back on , the EBD system may have a possible malfunction . Drive carefully to the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the system inspected .
5 . If all the warning lights stay illuminated or come back on after approximately 2
seconds , shut down the engine , apply the parking brake and check the brake fluid level .
. If the brake fluid level is not below the “ MIN ” mark , the EBD system may be malfunctioning . Drive carefully to the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the system inspected .
. If the brake fluid level is below the “ MIN ” mark , DO NOT drive the vehicle . Instead , have the vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU dealer for repair .
! Vacuum pressure system warning
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The brake system warning light / will illuminate when the vacuum pressure sensor is malfunctioning or brake booster pressure is decreasing .
If the brake warning light continues to illuminate for several minutes after starting the engine , there may be a malfunction in the vacuum system . In this case , drive the vehicle carefully and have the system inspected by a SUBARU dealer .
& Low fuel warning light S03AE11
The low fuel warning light illuminates when the tank is nearly empty , at approximately 2.5 US gal ( 9.5 liters , 2.1 Imp gal ). It only operates when the ignition switch is in the “ ON ” position .
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