Warning and Indicator Lights 159 |
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NOTE
. Even if the brake system warning light illuminates, if the warning light behavior is as described in the following examples, the electronic parking brake system is not malfunctioning. – The warning light turns off when the electronic parking brake is applied or released.
– The warning light turns off when the ignition switch is turned to the“ ON” position again.
. The brake system warning light may illuminate immediately after the engine is started. However, it is not malfunctioning if the warning light turns off after the electronic parking brake is released.
. The brake system warning light may illuminate after the electronic parking brake is frequently applied and released. However, the electronic parking brake system is not malfunctioning if the light turns off after a short period of time.
. When the engine is started while the electronic parking brake is applied / released, the system may judge an abnormal situation and the warning light may illuminate. If the warning light illuminates, turn the ignition
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switch once to the“ OFF” position and then restart the engine. Then, apply / release the electronic parking brake. If the warning light turns off, the system will be restored.
This light has the following functions.
! Parking brake indicator( MT models) s03ae1001
This light illuminates with the parking brake applied while the ignition switch is in the“ ON” position. It turns off when the parking brake is fully released.
! Brake fluid level warning s03ae1002
This light illuminates when the brake fluid level has dropped to near the“ MIN” level of the brake fluid reservoir with the ignition switch in the“ ON” position and with the parking brake fully released.
If the brake system warning light should illuminate while driving( with the parking brake fully released and with the ignition switch positioned in“ ON”), it could be an indication of leaking of brake fluid or worn brake pads. If this occurs, immediately stop the vehicle at the nearest safe place and check the brake fluid level. If the fluid level is below the“ MIN” mark in the reservoir, do not drive the vehicle. Have the vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU dealer for repair.
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! Electronic Brake Force Distribution( EBD) system warning s03ae1003
If the warning light remains on even though the parking brake is released, the brake fluid level may be low or there could be a problem with the EBD system. Park the vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact a SUBARU dealer.
! Electronic brake booster warning( models with the electronic brake booster) s03ae1009
The brake system warning light( red) illuminates when the electronic brake booster is malfunctioning. In addition, the warning messages“ Brake System” and“ Check Owner’ s Manual” are displayed alternately on the combination meter display. If the warning light illuminates, promptly park in a safe location as soon as possible and we recommend that you contact your SUBARU dealer.
! Electronic parking brake system warning( CVT models) s03ae1004
The brake system warning light illuminates when the electronic parking brake system is malfunctioning. If the warning light illuminates, promptly park in a safe location as soon as possible and contact your SUBARU dealer.
The brake system warning light remains illuminated when the parking brake cannot
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