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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 . 245
■ 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
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■ Usage in winter time �P . 424
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 .
■ Parking brake switch
Do not set any objects near the parking brake switch . Objects may interfere with the switch and may lead the parking brake to unexpectedly operate .
■ Parking brake automatic lock function
Never use the automatic parking brake engagement function in place of normal parking brake operation . This function is designed to reduce the risk of a
collision due to the driver forgetting to engage the parking brake . Over-reliance on this function to
park the vehicle safely may lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury . ( �P . 219 )
NOTICE
■ When parking the vehicle
Before you leave the vehicle , shift the shift position to P , set the parking brake and make sure that the vehicle does not move .
■ When the system malfunctions
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and check the warning messages .
■ When the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged
The parking brake system cannot be activated . ( �P . 572 )
■ When the parking brake cannot be released due to a malfunction
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake
components overheating , which may affect braking performance and increase brake wear .
Have the vehicle inspected by your SUBARU dealer immediately if this occurs .
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Driving