Electronic parking brake system warning

The brake system warning light flashes when the electronic parking brake system is malfunctioning. If the warning light flashes, 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 be released even if the parking brake switch is pulled. For details, refer to “Electronic parking brake” F7-34.

Parking brake apply inhibit warning

The brake system warning light flashes for 10 seconds and a chirp sound will be heard if the parking brake switch is operated when the parking brake cannot be applied.

Frequent operation warning

The brake system warning light flashes for 20 seconds and a chirp sound will be heard if the parking brake switch is operated too frequently. In this case, the operation of the parking brake switch is restricted to protect the electronic parking brake system.

NOTE

Wait until the warning light turns off. ! Emergency released warning The brake system warning light flashes when the parking brake is automatically released in case of an emergency.

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