246 5-2 . Driving procedures
brake pedal depressed .
The auto function may not operate if the shift position is moved extremely quickly . In this situation , apply the parking brake manually . ( �P . 245 )
■ Turning the automatic mode off
While the vehicle is stopped and depressing the brake pedal , press and hold the parking brake switch until a buzzer sounds and message is shown on the multi-information display .
■ Parking brake operation
●When the power switch is not in
ON , the parking brake cannot be released using the parking brake switch .
●When the power switch is not in ON , automatic mode ( automatic
brake setting and releasing ) is not available .
■ Parking brake automatic release function
When all of the following conditions are met in manual mode , the parking brake can be released by depressing the accelerator pedal .
●The driver ’ s door is closed ●The driver is wearing the seat belt
●The shift position is in a forward driving position or reverse driving position
●The brake system warning light is not illuminated .
When depressing the accelerator pedal , depress it slowly .
If the parking brake is not released 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 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 .