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the vehicle from moving and contact your SUBARU dealer .
. If the electronic parking brake is operated under the following conditions , the electronic parking brake indicator light may flash .
– The brake is overheated .
– The vehicle is on a steep slope .
In such cases , the vehicle may start to move which may lead to an accident . Always use the tire stops .
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CAUTION
. When the electronic parking brake cannot be applied due to a malfunction , contact your SUBARU dealer immediately for an inspection . If you have to park your vehicle in such conditions , perform the following procedure .
– Stop your vehicle in a flat location .
– Shift the select lever in the “ P ” position . When the select lever cannot be shifted into the “ P ” position , you must release
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shift lock . Refer to “ Shift Lock Function ” FP371 .
– Use tire stops under the tires to prevent the vehicle from moving .
. Never drive with the parking brake applied . Doing so will cause unnecessary brake pad wear . Before driving off , always make sure that the parking brake has been released and the brake system warning light has turned off .
. The braking power of the electronic parking brake may not be sufficient when strong braking power is needed ( e . g ., when parking on a steep slope while towing a trailer ( Outback / Subaru Outback Wilderness )).
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic parking brake . You can apply / release the parking brake by operating the parking brake switch .
To apply : Depress the brake pedal and pull up the parking brake switch .
To release : Press the parking brake switch firmly while the ignition switch is in the “ ON ” position and the brake pedal is depressed .
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Electronic parking brake indicator light
When the parking brake is applied while the ignition switch is in the “ ON ” position , the following indicator lights illuminate .
. The indicator light on the parking brake switch
. The electronic parking brake indicator light on the combination meter ( for details , refer to “ Electronic Parking Brake Indicator Light ” FP189 .)
NOTE
. The parking brake will not be released under the following conditions even if the parking brake switch is pressed . – The ignition switch is in the “ ACC ” or “ LOCK ”/“ OFF ” position . – The brake pedal is not depressed .
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Starting and Operating
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