Instruments and controls / Warning and indicator lights
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4. If both warning lights illuminate again and remain illuminated after the engine has been restarted, shut down the engine again, apply the parking brake, and check the brake fluid level.
5. If the brake fluid level is not below the“ MIN” mark, the EBD system may be malfunctioning. Drive carefully to the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the system inspected.
6. If the brake fluid level is below the“ MIN” mark, DO NOT drive the vehicle. Instead, have the vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU dealer for repair.
! Electronic parking brake system warning
The brake system warning light illuminates when the electronic parking brake system is malfunctioning. If the warning light illuminates, promptly park in a safe location as soon as possible and contact your SUBARU dealer.
The brake system warning light remains illuminated when the parking brake cannot be released even if the parking brake switch is pushed. For details, refer to“ Electronic parking brake” F7-43.
! Frequent operation warning
The brake system warning light illuminates and a chirp sound will be heard if the parking brake switch is operated too frequently. In this case, the operation of the parking brake switch is restricted to protect the electronic parking brake system.
& Electronic parking brake indicator light
! Parking brake indicator
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 fully released.
! Electronic parking brake system warning
WARNING
. When you release the electronic parking brake while the engine is running, the electronic parking brake indicator light will turn off. However, if the light still illuminates, stop the vehicle in a safe location immediately and have the system inspected by a SUBARU dealer.
. If at all in doubt about whether the brakes are operating properly, do not drive the vehicle. Have your vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU dealer for repair.
. If the electronic parking brake indicator light flashes, the electronic parking brake system may be malfunctioning. Immediately stop your vehicle in a safe location, use tire stops under the tires to prevent the vehicle from moving and contact your SUBARU dealer. For details, refer to“ Electronic parking brake” F7-43.
NOTE
. When the ignition switch is turned to the“ LOCK”/“ OFF” position with the electronic parking brake applied, the electronic parking brake indicator light remains illuminated for approximately 30 seconds and then turns off.. When the electronic parking brake switch is pulled to apply the electronic parking brake while the ignition switch is in the“ LOCK”/“ OFF” position, the electronic parking brake indicator light illuminates, remains illuminated for
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