INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 185
Electronic parking brake system warning s03ae8502
WARNING
. When you release the electronic parking brake while the engine is running , the electronic parking brake indicator light will turn off . However , if the light still illuminates , stop the vehicle in a safe location immediately and have the system inspected by a SUBARU dealer .
. 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 electronic parking brake indicator light flashes , 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
. When the ignition switch is turned to the “ LOCK ”/“ OFF ” position with the electronic parking brake applied , the electronic parking brake indicator light remains illuminated for approximately 30 seconds and then turns off .
. When the electronic parking brake switch is pulled to apply the electronic parking brake while the ignition switch is in the “ LOCK ”/“ OFF ” position , the electronic parking brake indicator light illuminates , remains illuminated for approximately 30 seconds and then turns off .
. Even if the electronic parking brake indicator light flashes , if the warning light behavior is as described in the
following examples , the electronic parking brake system is not malfunctioning .
– The indicator light turns off when the electronic parking brake is released .
. The electronic parking brake indicator light may flash immediately after the engine is started . However , it is not malfunctioning if the indicator light turns off after the electronic parking brake is released .
. The electronic parking brake indicator light may flash 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 .
The electronic parking brake indicator light flashes when the electronic parking brake system is malfunctioning . If the indicator light flashes , promptly park in a safe location as soon as possible and contact your SUBARU dealer .
The electronic parking brake indicator 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 .
Parking brake apply inhibit warning :
The electronic parking brake indicator light flashes for 10 seconds and a chirp sound will be heard if the electronic parking brake switch is operated when the parking brake cannot be applied .
Frequent operation warning :
The electronic parking brake indicator light flashes for 10 seconds 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 .
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