Starting and operating/Parking your vehicle
! Emergency brake
CAUTION
Use the emergency brake only in
case of an emergency. If the emer-
gency brake is excessively used,
the brake parts will wear down
faster or the brake may not work
sufficiently due to brake overheat-
ing.
NOTE
. While using the emergency brake,
the brake system warning light and the
indicator light on the parking brake
switch illuminate and a chirp sounds.
. While using the emergency brake, a
sound may be heard from the engine
compartment. This is the operating
sound of the brake that is activated by
the Vehicle Dynamics Control system,
and does not indicate a malfunction.
If the foot brake has a malfunction, you
can stop the vehicle by pulling the parking
brake switch continuously.
While applying the emergency brake, the
brake system warning light and the in-
dicator light on the parking brake switch
illuminate and a chirp sounds.
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! Electronic parking brake system
warning
CAUTION
If the brake system warning light
flashes, the electronic parking brake
system may be malfunctioning. Im-
mediately stop your vehicle in the
nearest safe location and contact
your SUBARU dealer.
If a malfunction occurs in the electronic
parking brake system, the brake system
warning light flashes. Refer to “Electronic
parking brake system warning” F3-20.
& Parking tips
When parking on a hill, always turn the
steering wheel as described here. When
the vehicle is headed up the hill, the front
wheels should be turned away from the
curb.
When parking your vehicle, always per-
form the following items.
. Apply the parking brake.
. For MT models, place the shift lever in
the “1” (1st) for upgrade or “R” (Reverse)
for a downgrade.
. For CVT models, place the select lever
in the “P” (Park) position.
Never rely on the transmission alone to
hold the vehicle.
When facing downhill, the front wheels
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