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If all the warning lights illuminate simultaneously, take the following steps.
1. Stop the vehicle in the nearest safe, flat location.
2. Apply the parking brake and turn off the engine.
3. Restart the engine. 4. Release the parking brake.
If all the warning lights do not come back on:
The EBD system have a possible malfunction. Drive carefully to the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the system inspected.
If all the warning lights stay illuminated or come back on after approximately 2 seconds:
1. Turn off the engine again. 2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Check the brake fluid level. For details about checking the brake fluid level, refer to“ Checking the fluid level” ☞11-15.
. 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.
WARNING
. Driving with the brake system warning light illuminated is dangerous. This indicates your brake system may not be working properly. If the light remains illuminated, have the brakes inspected by a SUBARU dealer immediately.
. 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.
Vehicle Dynamics Control system
& Safety precautions WARNING
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Always use the utmost care in driving – overconfidence because you are driving a vehicle with the Vehicle Dynamics Control system could easily lead to a serious accident.
CAUTION
. Even if your vehicle is equipped with Vehicle Dynamics Control system, winter tires should be used when driving on snow-covered or icy roads; in addition, vehicle speed should be reduced considerably. Simply having a Vehicle Dynamics Control system does not guarantee that the vehicle will be able to avoid accidents in any situation.
. Activation of the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is an indication that the road being travelled on has a slippery surface; since having Vehicle Dy-
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