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leased . However , the electronic parking brake system is not malfunctioning if the light turns off after a short period of time .
. When the engine 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 “ LOCK ”/“ OFF ” position and then restart the engine . Then , apply / release the electronic parking brake . If the warning light turns off , the system will be restored .
This light has the following functions .
Brake fluid level warning s03ae1002
This 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 brake system warning 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 place and check the brake fluid level . If the fluid level is below the “ MIN ” mark in the reservoir , do not drive the vehicle . Have the vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU dealer for repair .
Electronic Brake Force Distribution ( EBD ) system warning s03ae1003
If the warning light remains 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 .
Electronic brake booster warning s03ae1009
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 .
Electronic parking brake system warning s03ae1004
The brake system warning light illuminates when the electronic parking brake system is malfunctioning . If the warning light illuminates , promptly park in a safe location as soon as possible and contact your SUBARU dealer .
The brake system warning light remains illuminated when the parking brake cannot be released even if the electronic parking brake switch is pushed . For details , refer to “ Electronic Parking Brake ” FP363 .
Frequent operation warning :
The brake system warning light illuminates and a chirp sound will be heard if the electronic parking brake switch is operated too frequently . In this case , the operation of the electronic parking brake switch is restricted to protect the electronic parking brake system .
ELECTRONIC PARK- ING BRAKE INDICA- TOR LIGHT
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Parking brake indicator s03ae8501
The light illuminates with the parking brake applied while the ignition switch is in the “ ACC ” or “ ON ” position . It turns off when the parking brake is fully released .