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Parking Your Vehicle
“ LOCK ”/“ OFF ” position .
. The vehicle is stopped on a steep slope .
. The Auto Vehicle Hold function is malfunctioning .
In such cases , the Auto Vehicle Hold indicator light will turn off and the electronic parking brake indicator light will illuminate .
! Tips s07ap030505
. When the electronic parking brake is automatically applied with the vehicle kept stopped by the Auto Vehicle Hold function , release the electronic parking brake by either of the following operations before starting off . Then make sure that the electronic parking brake indicator light is off . – Depress the accelerator pedal with the driver ’ s seatbelt fastened and with the doors closed .
– Press the electronic parking brake switch with the brake pedal depressed .
. Under certain conditions , including a malfunction of the Auto Vehicle Hold , a warning buzzer will sound and a warning message will appear on the combination meter display ( color LCD ). All warning messages should be strictly observed .
. On a steep slope , the vehicle cannot be kept stopped by the Auto Vehicle Hold function . In such a case , depress and hold the brake pedal .
. When stopping on a steep slope with the Auto Vehicle Hold function activated , the electronic parking brake may be 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 .
. When you depress the brake pedal to release the Auto Vehicle Hold function , an operation sound or vibration may be generated , or the brake pedal may return slowly . This is not a malfunction .
. While the vehicle is kept stopped 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
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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 .
. While using the emergency brake , 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 .