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In case of emergency
. When releasing the electronic
parking brake by using the electronic parking brake release tool,
always perform the following
items.
– Shift the shift lever in the “1”
or “R” position (MT models).
– Shift the select lever in the “P”
position (AT and CVT models).
– Use tire stops under the tires.
. When releasing the electronic
parking brake by using the electronic parking brake release tool,
make sure that the ignition
switch is in the “LOCK”/“OFF”
position. Otherwise, the electronic parking brake system may
operate and the electronic parking brake release tool may rotate
and unexpected accident may
occur.
CAUTION
. Under certain weather conditions
(rain, snow, sandstorm, etc.), do
not release the electronic parking
brake by using the electronic
parking brake release tool. If
water or dust enters the device,
the device may malfunction.
. If the cap cannot be removed,
contact your SUBARU dealer for
inspection.
. After releasing the electronic
parking brake by using the electronic parking brake release tool,
make sure that the cap is reinstalled to the parking brake release device. If the cap is not
reinstalled, water or dust enters
the device and the device may
malfunction.
NOTE
It may be difficult to release the electronic parking brake by using the
electronic parking brake release tool.
Have your SUBARU dealer release the
electronic parking brake if necessary.
In the event that you cannot release the
electronic parking brake by pulling the
electronic parking brake switch or by
depressing the accelerator pedal, you
can release the electronic parking brake
manually by using the electronic parking
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