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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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