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. The electronic parking brake indicator light on the combination meter( for details, refer to“ Electronic Parking Brake Indicator Light” FP191.)
. The indicator light on the electronic parking brake switch
To release:
Press the electronic parking brake switch firmly while the ignition switch is in the“ ON” position and the brake pedal is depressed.
WARNING
. Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that you turn off the engine. Otherwise, the parking brake may be released and an accident may occur.
. If the brake system warning light turns on, 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.
. If the electronic parking brake is operated under the following conditions, the electronic parking brake indicator light may flash.
– The brake is overheated. – The vehicle is on a steep slope.
In such cases, the vehicle may start to move which may lead to an accident. Always use the tire stops.
CAUTION
. When the electronic parking brake cannot be applied due to a malfunction, contact your SUBARU dealer immediately for an inspection. If you have to park your vehicle in such conditions, perform the following procedure.
– Stop your vehicle in a flat location.
– Shift the select lever in the“ P” position. When the select lever cannot be shifted into the“ P” position, you must release shift lock. Refer to“ Shift Lock Function” FP358.
– Use tire stops under the tires to prevent the vehicle from moving.
. Never drive with the parking brake applied. Doing so will cause unnecessary brake pad wear. Before driving off, always make sure that the parking brake has been released and the brake system warning light has turned off.
. The braking power of the parking brake may not be sufficient when stronger braking power is needed( e. g., when parking on a steep slope while towing a trailer).
NOTE
. The parking brake will not be released under the following conditions even if the electronic parking brake switch is pressed.
– The ignition switch is in the“ ACC”
or“ LOCK”/“ OFF” position. – The brake pedal is not depressed.
. The electronic parking brake system uses motors to apply the parking brake. Therefore, operating sounds from the motors will be heard when applying or releasing the parking brake. Make sure that the motor sounds are heard when applying or releasing the parking brake.
. When the electronic parking brake system has a malfunction or the electronic parking brake operation is prohibited temporarily, if the electronic parking brake switch is operated, a chirp sound is heard and the electronic parking brake indicator light flashes.
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