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Parking Your Vehicle
. The electronic parking brake system uses motors to apply the parking brake . Therefore , operating sounds from the motors will be heard when applying or releasing the parking brake . Make sure that the motor sounds are heard when applying or releasing the parking brake . . When the electronic parking brake system has a malfunction or the electronic parking brake operation is prohibited temporarily , if the parking brake switch is operated , a chirp sound is heard and the electronic parking brake indicator light flashes . . When you cannot release the parking brake due to , for example , a system malfunction , contact your SUBARU dealer and have your SUBARU dealer release the parking brake . . If the operation of the electronic parking brake switch is stopped midway or performed extremely slowly , the system may detect an error and turn on the brake system warning light . However , this does not indicate a malfunction if the warning light turns off after operating the switch . . When the electronic parking brake has not been used for a long period of time , the electronic parking brake may operate automatically after the ignition switch is turned to the “ LOCK ”/“ OFF ” position . This occurs due to checking the proper operation of the electronic parking brake and does not indicate a malfunction . . If the electronic parking brake switch is malfunctioning and the electronic parking brake cannot be released , refer to the instructions described in “ Automatic release function by accelerator pedal ” FP390 . . After activating the electronic parking brake , you may hear a short sound several minutes after the electronic parking brake indicator light and the indicator light on the electronic parking brake switch illuminate as the system confirms proper engagement . This sound is different from the apply and release sound .
This can occur : – If the brakes are extremely hot . – If the car is parked on a steep incline . – If the electronic parking brake is applied after the ignition switch is turned OFF .
This is a normal operating sound under any of these conditions .
. The Auto Start Stop system is deactivated while the electronic parking brake is applied .
. If you operate the electronic parking brake switch while the Auto Start Stop system is activated , the Auto Start Stop system will be deactivated . The electronic parking brake will activate after the engine is restarted . After the electronic parking brake indicator light is illuminated , release your foot from the brake pedal . . When starting the engine or restarting the engine using the Auto Start Stop system , if you operate the electronic parking brake switch , the electronic parking brake indicator light may flash temporarily . However , this is not a malfunction if the light turns off after the electronic parking brake is deactivated .
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The electronic parking brake system has an automatic release function . The parking brake will be automatically released by depressing the accelerator pedal . However , the automatic release function does not operate under the following conditions .
. Any door ( other than the trunk lid or rear gate ) is open .
. The driver ’ s seatbelt is not fastened .
If the parking brake is automatically released , the electronic parking brake