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5-2. Driving procedures
Owners Manual_USA_A6717BE-A_en
5
Driving
when the accelerator pedal is
depressed, release the parking
brake manually.
■ Parking brake automatic lock
function
The parking brake will be set auto-
matically under the following condi-
tions:
● The brake pedal is not depressed
● The driver’s door is open
● The driver’s seat belt is not fas-
tened
● The shift position is in a position
other than P or N
(The shift position is in P during
advanced park operation.) (If
equipped)
● The malfunction indicator lamp or
brake system warning light are not
illuminated
■ If “Parking Brake Temporarily
Unavailable” is displayed on
the multi-information display
If the parking brake is operated
repeatedly over a short period of
time, the system may restrict opera-
tion to prevent overheating. If this
happens, refrain from operating the
parking brake. Normal operation will
return after about 1 minute.
■ If “Parking Brake Unavailable”
is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display
Operate the parking brake switch. If
the message does not disappear
after operating the switch several
times, the system may be malfunc-
tioning. Have the vehicle inspected
by your SUBARU dealer.
■ Parking brake operation sound
When the parking brake operates, a
motor sound (whirring sound) may
be heard.
This does not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
■ Parking brake indicator light
● Depending on the power switch
mode, the parking brake indicator
light will turn on and stay on as
described below:
ON: Comes on until the parking
brake is released.
Not in ON: Stays on for approxi-
mately 15 seconds.
● When the power switch is turned
off with the parking brake set, the
parking brake indicator light will
stay on for about 15 seconds.
This does not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
■ When the parking brake switch
malfunctions
Automatic mode (automatic brake
setting and releasing) will be turned
on automatically.
■ Parking the vehicle
P.243
■ Parking brake engaged warning
buzzer
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is
driven with the parking brake
engaged. “Parking Brake ON” is dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play. (with the vehicle reached a
speed of 3 mph [5 km/h])
■ If the brake system warning
light comes on
P.516
■ Usage in winter time
P.397
WARNING
■ When parking the vehicle
Do not leave a child in the vehicle
alone. The parking brake may be
released unintentionally and there
is the danger of the vehicle mov-
ing that may lead to an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.
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