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Warning and indicator
. 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
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The 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 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 . For details , refer to “ Brake fluid ” FP469 . If the fluid level is below the “ MIN ” mark in the reservoir , do not drive the vehicle . We recommend that you have the vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU dealer for repair . For details , refer to “ Towing ” FP435 .
! Electronic Brake Force Distribution ( EBD ) system warning
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The EBD system may be malfunctioning if the brake system 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 . For details , refer to “ Brake fluid ” FP469 .
. If the brake fluid level is not below the “ MIN ” mark , the EBD system may be malfunctioning . We recommend that you 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 , we recommend that you have the vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU dealer for repair . For details , refer to “ Towing ” FP435 .
! Electronic brake booster warning
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The brake system warning light illuminates when the electronic brake booster is malfunctioning . In addition , the warning messages “ Brake System ” and “ Check Owner ’ s Manual ” are displayed alternately on the combination meter display ( color LCD ). If the warning light illuminates , promptly park in a safe location as soon as possible and contact your SUBARU dealer .