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Parking Your Vehicle
& Parking Brake( MT Models) s07ap01
To set the parking brake, depress the brake pedal firmly and hold it down until the parking brake lever is fully pulled up.
To release the parking brake, perform the following procedure.
1. Pull the lever up slightly. 2. Press the release button.
3. Lower the lever while keeping the button pressed.
When the parking brake is set while the engine is running, the parking brake warning light illuminates. Be sure that the warning light is turned off before driving off. Refer to“ Parking brake indicator( MT models)” FP159.
CAUTION
Never drive while the parking brake is set because this will cause unnecessary wear on the brake linings. Make sure that the parking brake has been fully released before driving off.
& Electronic Parking Brake( CVT Models)
1 Parking brake switch 2 Indicator light 3 Release the electronic parking brake 4 Apply the electronic parking brake
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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.