5-2 . Driving procedures
245 when the accelerator pedal is depressed , release the parking brake manually .
■ Parking brake automatic lock function
The parking brake will be set automatically under the following conditions :
●The brake pedal is not depressed ●The driver ’ s door is open
●The driver ’ s seat belt is not fastened
●The shift position is in a position other than P or N
( The shift position is in P during advanced park operation .) ( If equipped )
●The malfunction indicator lamp or brake system warning light are not illuminated
■ If “ Parking Brake Temporarily Unavailable ” is displayed on the multi-information display
If the parking brake is operated repeatedly over a short period of
time , the system may restrict operation to prevent overheating . If this happens , refrain from operating the
parking brake . Normal operation will return after about 1 minute .
■ If “ Parking Brake Unavailable ” is displayed on the multi-information display
Operate the parking brake switch . If
the message does not disappear after operating the switch several times , the system may be malfunctioning . Have the vehicle inspected by your SUBARU dealer .
■ Parking brake operation sound
When the parking brake operates , a motor sound ( whirring sound ) may be heard .
This does not indicate a malfunction .
■ Parking brake indicator light ●Depending on the power switch mode , the parking brake indicator light will turn on and stay on as described below : ON : Comes on until the parking brake is released . Not in ON : Stays on for approximately 15 seconds .
●When the power switch is turned off with the parking brake set , the parking brake indicator light will stay on for about 15 seconds .
This does not indicate a malfunction .
■ When the parking brake switch malfunctions
Automatic mode ( automatic brake setting and releasing ) will be turned on automatically .
■ Parking the vehicle �P . 243
■ Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is
driven with the parking brake engaged . “ Parking Brake ON ” is displayed on the multi-information display . ( with the vehicle reached a speed of 3 mph [ 5 km / h ])
■ If the brake system warning light comes on
�P . 516
■ Usage in winter time �P . 397
WARNING
■ When parking the vehicle
Do not leave a child in the vehicle alone . The parking brake may be
released unintentionally and there is the danger of the vehicle moving that may lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury .
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Driving