Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2016 WRX & WRX STI Owner’s Manual | Page 435

7-46

Starting and operating/Parking your vehicle

switch is operated, a chirp sound is
heard and the electronic parking brake
indicator light flashes.
. When you cannot release the parking brake due to, for example, a system
malfunction, contact your SUBARU
dealer and have your SUBARU dealer
release the parking brake.
. If the operation of the electronic
parking brake switch is stopped midway or performed extremely slowly, the
system may detect an error and turn on
the brake system warning light. However, this does not indicate a malfunction if the brake system warning light
turns off after operating the switch.
. When the electronic parking brake
has not been used for a long period of
time, the electronic parking brake may
operate automatically after the ignition
switch is turned to the “LOCK”/“OFF”
position. This occurs due to checking
the proper operation of the electronic
parking brake and does not indicate a
malfunction.
. If the electronic parking brake
switch is malfunctioning and the electronic parking brake cannot be released, refer to the instructions described in “Automatic release function
by accelerator pedal” F7-46.
After activating the EPB, you may hear

a short sound several minutes after the
electronic parking brake indicator light
illuminates as the system confirms
proper engagement. This sound is
different from the apply and release
sound.
This can occur:
– If the brakes are extremely hot.
– If the car is parked on a steep
incline.
– If the electronic parking brake is
applied after the ignition switch is
turned OFF.
This is a normal operating sound under
any of these conditions.
! Automatic release function by accelerator pedal
The electronic parking brake system has
an automatic release function. The parking bra