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er. For details, refer to “Electronic parking brake” F7-34.
NOTE
. When the ignition switch is turned to
the “LOCK” position with the electronic
parking brake applied, the brake system warning light remains illuminated
for approximately 30 seconds and then
turns off.
. When the electronic parking brake
switch is pressed to apply the electronic parking brake while the ignition
switch is in the “LOCK” position, the
brake system warning light illuminates,
remains illuminated for approximately
30 seconds and then turns off.
. Even if the brake system warning
light flashes, if the warning light behavior is as described in the following
examples, the electronic parking brake
system is not malfunctioning.
– The warning light turns off when
the electronic parking brake is applied or released.
– The warning light turns off when
the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position again.
. The brake system warning light may
flash immediately after the engine is
started. However, it is not malfunction-
ing if the warning light turns off after
the electronic parking brake is released.
. The brake system warning light may
flash after the electronic parking brake
is frequently applied and released.
However, the electronic parking brake
system is not malfunctioning if the light
turns off for a short period of time.
This light has the following functions:
! Parking brake warning
The light illuminates with the parking
brake applied while the ignition switch is
in the “ON” position. It turns off when the
parking brake is released.
! Brake fluid level warning
This light illuminates when the brake fluid
level has dropped to near the “MIN” level
of the brake fluid reservoir with the ignition
switch in the “ON” position and with the
parking brake released.
If the brake system warning light should
illuminate while driving (with the parking
brake released and with the ignition switch
positioned in “ON”), it could be an indication of leaking of brake fluid or worn brake
pads. If this occurs, immediately stop the
vehicle at the nearest safe place and
check the brake fluid level. If the fluid level
is below the “MIN” mark in the reservoir,
do not drive the vehicle. Have the vehicle
towed to the nearest SUBARU dealer for
repair.
! Electronic Brake Force D \