Subaru Forester Manuals 2024 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 341

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& ABS self-check
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Just after the vehicle is started , you may feel on the brake pedal a vibration similar to when the ABS operates , and you may also hear the sound of the ABS working from the engine compartment . This is caused by an automatic functional test of the ABS being carried out and does not indicate a malfunction .
& ABS warning light
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Refer to “ ABS warning light ” FP177 .
7-12 . Electronic Brake Force Distribution ( EBD ) system
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The EBD system maximizes the effectiveness of the brakes by allowing the rear brakes to supply a greater proportion of the braking force . It functions by adjusting the distribution of braking force to the rear wheels in accordance with the vehicle ’ s loading condition and speed .
The EBD system is an integral part of the ABS and uses some of the ABS components to perform its function of optimizing the distribution of braking force . If any of the ABS components used by the EBD system malfunction , the EBD system also stops working .
When the EBD system is operating , you may hear a chattering noise or feel a slight vibration in the brake pedal . This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction .
& If EBD system malfunctions
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If a malfunction occurs in the EBD system , the system stops working and the following warning lights illuminate simultaneously .
. Brake system warning light . ABS warning light . Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light
If all of the warning lights remain on even though the parking brake is released , the brake fluid level may be low or there could be a problem with the EBD system . Park the vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact a Subaru dealer .
Starting and operating
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