Parking Your Vehicle 359
. 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” ☞P359.
. 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.
! Automatic release function by accelerator
pedal
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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
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