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pump the brake pedal since doing so may defeat the operation of the ABS .
The ABS prevents the lock-up of wheels which may occur during sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces . This helps prevent the loss of steering control and directional stability caused by wheel lock-up .
When the ABS is operating , you may hear a chattering noise or feel a slight vibration in the brake pedal . This is normal when the ABS operates .
The ABS will not operate when the vehicle speed is below approximately 6 mph ( 10 km / h ).
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You may feel a slight shock in the brake pedal and hear the operating noise of the ABS from the engine compartment just after the vehicle is started . This is caused by an automatic functional test of the ABS being carried out and does not indicate any abnormal condition .
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Refer to “ ABS Warning Light ” FP187 .
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7-12 . Electronic Brake Force Distribution ( EBD ) System
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The EBD system maximizes the effectiveness of the brakes by allowing the rear brakes to supply a greater proportion of the braking force . It functions by adjusting the distribution of braking force to the rear wheels in accordance with the vehicle ’ s loading condition and speed .
The EBD system is an integral part of the ABS and uses some of the ABS components to perform its function of optimizing the distribution of braking force . If any of the ABS components used by the EBD function fails , the EBD system also stops working .
When the EBD system is operating , you may hear a chattering noise or feel a slight vibration in the brake pedal . This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction .
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If a malfunction occurs in the EBD system , the system stops working and the brake system warning light and ABS warning light illuminate simultaneously .
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If the both warning light remains on even though the parking brake is released , the brake fluid level may be low or there could be a problem with the EBD system . Park the vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact an SUBARU dealer .
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Starting and Operating
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