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Parking your vehicle
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 ON indicator light does not illuminates even after pressing the Auto Vehicle Hold switch 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 .
. When the Auto Vehicle Hold switch is pressed and held for more than 30 seconds , the Auto Vehicle Hold ON indicator light will turn off and further operation of the switch will be ignored . To make the switch usable again , turn the ignition switch to the “ LOCK ”/“ OFF ” position and then turn it to the “ ON ” position .
! 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
S07AP0304
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 light ” FP176 .