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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 .
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 ” FP183 .
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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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 ” FP363 .
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 engine 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 re-
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