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Instruments and controls / Warning and indicator
Even if the EBD system fails, the conventional braking system will still function. However, the rear wheels will be more prone to locking when the brakes are applied harder than usual and the vehicle’ s motion may therefore become somewhat harder to control.
If the brake system warning light /, Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light and ABS warning light / illuminate simultaneously, take the following steps.
1. Stop the vehicle in the nearest safe, flat location.
2. Shut down the engine, apply the parking brake and then restart it.
3. Fully release the parking brake.
4. Even if all the warning lights do not come back on, the EBD system may have a possible malfunction. Drive carefully to the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the system inspected.
5. If all the warning lights stay illuminated or come back on after approximately 2 seconds, shut down the engine, apply the parking brake and check the brake fluid level.
. If the brake fluid level is not below the“ MIN” mark, the EBD system may be malfunctioning. Drive carefully to the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the system inspected.
. If the brake fluid level is below the“ MIN” mark, DO NOT drive the vehicle. Instead, have the vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU dealer for repair.
! Vacuum pressure system warning
S03AE1006
The brake system warning light / will illuminate when the vacuum pressure sensor is malfunctioning or brake booster pressure is decreasing.
If the brake warning light continues to illuminate for several minutes after starting the engine, there may be a malfunction in the vacuum system. In this case, drive the vehicle carefully and have the system inspected by a SUBARU dealer.
& Low fuel warning light S03AE11
The low fuel warning light illuminates when the tank is nearly empty, at approximately 2 US gal( 7.5 liters, 1.65 Imp gal). It only operates when the ignition switch is in the“ ON” position.
CAUTION
Promptly put fuel in the tank whenever the low fuel warning light illuminates. Engine misfires as a result of an empty tank could cause damage to the engine.
& Hill start assist warning light / Hill start assist OFF indicator light
S03AE47
! Hill start assist warning light
S03AE4701
While the engine is running, if there are any malfunctions in the Hill start assist system, the warning light will illuminate.
WARNING
When the Hill start assist warning light illuminates, have the vehicle inspected at an authorized SUBARU dealer.
! Hill start assist OFF indicator light
S03AE4702
While the Hill start assist system is deactivated, the Hill start assist OFF indicator light illuminates continuously to inform the driver that the Hill start assist system is not operational.
& Door open warning light S03AE12
The warning light illuminates if any door, the rear gate( 5-door models) or the trunk lid( sedan) is not fully closed. This function is effective even if the ignition switch is in the“ LOCK”/“ OFF” or“ ACC” position, or the key is removed from the ignition switch.