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. Under certain conditions, including a malfunction of the Auto Vehicle Hold, a warning buzzer will sound and a warning message will appear on the combination meter display( color LCD). All warning messages should be strictly observed.
. On a steep slope, the vehicle cannot be kept stopped by the Auto Vehicle Hold function. In such a case, depress and hold the brake pedal.
. When stopping on a steep slope with the Auto Vehicle Hold function activated, the electronic parking brake may be automatically applied after stopping, then the electronic parking brake indicator light may flash. In such a case, depress and hold the brake pedal while stopped. Otherwise, the vehicle may move. When getting out of the vehicle, stop the vehicle on a flat surface, then apply the electronic parking brake.
. If the Auto Vehicle Hold indicator light does not illuminates even after touching“ Auto Vehicle Hold( AVH)” with the operating conditions met, the function may have a malfunction. Contact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection.
. You may hear a sound while the Auto Vehicle Hold function is keeping your vehicle stopped. This is normal, and does not represent a malfunction.
. When you depress the brake pedal to release the Auto Vehicle Hold function, an operation sound or vibration may be generated, or the brake pedal may return slowly. This is not a malfunction.
. While the vehicle is kept stopped by the Auto Vehicle Hold function, the brake pedal may feel stiff. However, this is not a malfunction.
. When using the Auto Vehicle Hold function, depress the brake pedal firmly. Otherwise, the Auto Vehicle Hold may not operate.
EMERGENCY BRAKE s07ap05
If the foot brake has a malfunction, you can stop the vehicle by pulling the electronic parking brake switch continuously.
While applying the emergency brake, the electronic parking brake indicator light and the indicator light on the electronic parking brake switch illuminate and a chirp sounds.
CAUTION
Use the emergency brake only in case of an emergency. If the emergency brake is excessively used, the brake parts will wear down faster or the brake may not work sufficiently due to brake overheating.
NOTE
. While using the emergency brake, the electronic parking brake indicator light and the indicator light on the electronic parking brake switch illuminate and a chirp sounds.
. While using the emergency brake, a sound may be heard from the engine compartment. This is the operating sound of the brake that is activated by the Vehicle Dynamics Control system, and does not indicate a malfunction.
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