Subaru Outback (BR): 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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Hill Holder indicator light
WARNING
If the Hill Holder indicator light does not illuminate even when the Hill Holder
switch is pressed to activate the Hill Holder function, the electronic parking brake
system may be malfu
Low fuel warning light
The low fuel warning light illuminates when the tank is nearly empty approximately
2.6 US gal (10.0 liters, or 2.2 Imp gal). It only operates when the ignition switch
is in the “ON” position
Door open warning light
When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position, the door open warning light
illuminates for approximately 2 seconds and then turns off.
The door open warning light illuminates if any door,
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Rear view image display
When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position and the transmission is in the
“R” (reverse) position, the rear view camera automatically displays the rear view
image behind the vehicle on the inside mirror. Also, the following help lines are
indicated as a guide to help you realize t
Ignition switch
WARNING
● Never turn the ignition switch to “LOCK” while the vehicle is being driven
or towed because that will lock the steering wheel, preventing steering control.
And when the engine is turned off, it takes a much greater effort than usual to
steer.
● Before leaving the ve
