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& ABS Warning Light
CAUTION
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. If any of the following conditions occur , we recommend that you have the ABS repaired at the first available opportunity by your SUBARU dealer .
– The warning light does not illuminate when the ignition switch is turned to the “ ON ” position .
– The warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the “ ON ” position , but it does not turn off even after starting the vehicle .
– The warning light illuminates during driving .
. When the warning light is on ( and brake system warning light is off ), the ABS function shuts down ; however , the conventional brake system continues to operate normally .
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The ABS warning light illuminates together with the brake system warning light if the EBD system malfunctions . For further details of the EBD system malfunction warning , refer to “ Brake System Warning |
Light ” FP163 .
NOTE
If the warning light behavior is as described in the following conditions , the ABS may be considered normal .
. The warning light illuminates right after the engine is started but turns off immediately , remaining off .
. The warning light remains illuminated after the engine has been started , but it turns off while driving .
. The warning light illuminates during driving , but it turns off immediately and remains off .
When driving with an insufficient battery voltage such as when the engine is jump started , the ABS warning light may illuminate . This is due to the low battery voltage and does not indicate a malfunction . When the battery becomes fully charged , the light will turn off .
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& Brake System Warning Light
WARNING
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. Driving with the brake system warning light on is dangerous . This indicates your brake system may not be working properly . If
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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 .
. If the brake system warning light illuminates , 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 ” FP346 .
NOTE
. Even if the brake system warning light illuminates , if the warning light behavior is as described in the following examples , the electronic parking brake system is not malfunctioning . – The warning light turns off when the electronic parking brake is applied or released .
– The warning light turns off when the ignition switch is turned to
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