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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
. 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.
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” FP188.
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 hybrid system is started but turns off immediately, remaining off.
. The warning light remains illuminated after the hybrid system 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 hybrid system 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 12 V battery becomes fully charged, the light will turn off.
BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT
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WARNING
. Driving with the brake system warning light on is dangerous. This indicates your brake system may not be working properly. If 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” FP351.
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 the“ ON” position again.
. The brake system warning light may illuminate immediately after the hybrid system is started. However, it is not malfunctioning if the warning light turns off after the electronic parking brake is released.
. The brake system warning light may illuminate after the electronic parking brake is frequently applied and released. However, the electronic parking brake system is not malfunctioning if the light turns off after a short period of time.
. When the hybrid system is started while the electronic parking brake is applied / released, the system may judge an abnormal situation and the warning light may illuminate. If the warning light illuminates, turn the ignition switch once to the“ OFF” position and then restart the hybrid