Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2016 WRX & WRX STI Owner’s Manual | Page 437

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Starting and operating/Parking your vehicle

! Hill Holder indicator light

When the Hill Holder function is activated,
the Hill Holder indicator light illuminates.
Refer to “Hill Holder indicator light (models
with electronic parking brake system)”
F3-24.
! Emergency brake

NOTE
. While using the emergency brake,
the electronic parking brake indicator
light and the indicator light on the
parking brake switch illuminate and a
chirp sounds.
. While using the emergency brake, a
sound may be heard from the engine
compartment. This is the operating
sound of the brake that is activated by
the Vehicle Dynamics Control system,
and does not indicate a malfunction.
If the foot brake has a malfunction, you
can stop the vehicle by pulling the parking
brake switch continuously.
While applying the emergency brake, the
electronic parking brake indicator light and
the indicator light on the parking brake
switch illuminate and a chirp sounds.
! Electronic parking brake system
warning

parking brake system, the brake system
warning light turns on. Refer to “Electronic
parking brake indicator light (models with
electronic parking brake system)” F3-23.

& Parking tips
When parking your vehicle, always perform the following items.
. Apply the parking brake firmly.
. For MT models, put the shift lever in the
“1” (1st) for upgrade or “R” (Reverse) for a
downgrade.
. For CVT models, put the select lever in
the “P” (Park) position.
Never rely on the mechanical friction of
the transmission alone to hold the vehicle.

CAUTION
Use the emergency brake only in
case of an emergency. If the emergency brake is excessively used,
the brake parts will wear down
faster or the brake may not work
sufficiently due to brake overheating.

CAUTION
If the brake system warning light
turns on, the electronic parking
brake system may be malfunctioning. Immediately stop your vehicle
in the nearest safe location and
contact your SUBARU dealer.
If a malfunction occurs in the electronic

When parking on a hill, always turn the
steering wheel. When the vehicle is