Parking Your Vehicle 329 |
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WARNING
. Before exiting the vehicle , make sure that you turn off the engine . Otherwise , the parking brake may be released and an accident may occur .
. If the brake system warning light turns on , 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 .
. If the electronic parking brake is operated under the following conditions , the electronic parking brake indicator light may flash .
– The brake is overheated .
– The vehicle is on a steep slope .
In such cases , the vehicle may start to move which may lead to an accident . Always use the tire stops .
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CAUTION
. When the electronic parking brake cannot be applied due to a malfunction , contact your SUBARU dealer immediately for an inspection . If you have to park your vehicle in such conditions , perform the following procedure .
– Stop your vehicle in a flat location .
– Shift the select lever in the “ P ” position . When the select lever cannot be shifted into the “ P ” position , you must release shift lock . Refer to “ Shift Lock Function ” FP310 .
– Use tire stops under the tires to prevent the vehicle from moving .
. Never drive with the parking brake applied . Doing so will cause unnecessary brake pad wear . Before driving off , always make sure that the parking brake has been released and the electronic parking brake indicator light has turned off .
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Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic parking brake . You can apply / release the parking brake by operating the parking brake switch .
To apply : Depress the brake pedal and pull up the parking brake switch .
To release : Press the parking brake switch firmly while the ignition switch is in the “ ON ” position and the brake pedal is depressed .
Electronic parking brake indicator light
When the parking brake is applied while the ignition switch is in the “ ON ” position , the following indicator lights illuminate .
. The indicator light on the parking brake switch
. The electronic parking brake indicator light on the combination meter ( for
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Starting and Operating
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