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“ LOCK”/“ OFF” position.
. The vehicle is stopped on a steep slope.
. The Auto Vehicle Hold function is malfunctioning.
In such cases, the Auto Vehicle Hold indicator light will turn off and the electronic parking brake indicator light will illuminate.
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. When the electronic parking brake is automatically applied with the vehicle kept stopped by the Auto Vehicle Hold function, release the electronic parking brake by either of the following operations before starting off. Then make sure that the electronic parking brake indicator light is off. – Depress the accelerator pedal with the driver’ s seatbelt fastened and with the doors closed.
– Press the electronic parking brake switch with the brake pedal depressed.
. 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.
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. 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
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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
CAUTION
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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 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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