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7-16. Parking your vehicle
CAUTION
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When a tire is repaired with liquid
sealant, the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter may not
operate properly. If a liquid sea-
lant is used, contact your nearest
SUBARU dealer or other qualified
service shop as soon as possi-
ble. Make sure to replace the tire
pressure warning valve and
transmitter when replacing the
tire. You may reuse the wheel if
there is no damage to it and if the
sealant residue is properly
cleaned off. Do not inject any tire
liquid or aerosol tire sealant into
the tires, as this may cause a
malfunction of the tire pressure
sensors. If the light illuminates
steadily after blinking for ap-
proximately 1 minute, promptly
contact a SUBARU dealer to have
the system inspected.
Do not place metal film or any metal
parts in the cargo area. This may
cause poor reception of the signals
from the tire pressure sensors, and
the tire pressure monitoring system
will not function properly.
& Electronic parking brake
NOTE
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This de-
vice may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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Parking brake switch
Indicator light
Release the electronic parking brake
Apply the electronic parking brake
FCC CAUTION
Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party respon-
sible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equip-
ment.
WARNING
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Before exiting the vehicle, make
sure that you turn off the engine.
Otherwise, the parking brake may
be released and an accident may
occur.
If the brake system warning light
turns on, the electronic parking
brake system may be malfunc-
tioning. Immediately stop your
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vehicle in a safe location, use tire
stops under the tires to prevent
the vehicle from moving and
contact your SUBARU dealer.
function” �P327.
NOTE
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Use tire stops under the tires
to prevent the vehicle from
moving.
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If you press the parking brake switch
under the following conditions, the
parking brake will not be released.
– The ignition switch is in the
“ACC” or “LOCK”/“OFF” posi-
tion.
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If you operate the electronic park-
ing brake when the brake is over-
heated or the vehicle is on a steep
slope, the electronic parking
brake indicator light may flash.
In this case, the vehicle may start
to move and it may lead to an
accident. Always use the tire
stops.
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Never drive with the parking
brake applied. Doing so will
cause unnecessary brake pad
wear. Before driving off, always
make sure that the parking brake
has been released and the brake
system warning light has turned
off.
– You are not depressing the brake
pedal.
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The electronic parking brake system
uses motors to apply the parking
brake. Therefore, operating sounds
from the motors will be heard when
applying or releasing the parking
brake. Make sure that the motor
sounds are heard when applying or
releasing the parking brake.
If you operate the parking brake
switch under the following condi-
tions, a chirp will sound and the
electronic parking brake indicator
light will flash.
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic
parking brake. You can apply/release the
parking brake by operating the parking
brake switch.
CAUTION
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When the electronic parking
brake system has a malfunction
and the parking brake cannot be
applied, contact your SUBARU
dealer immediately for an inspec-
tion. If you have to park your
vehicle in such conditions, per-
form the following procedure.
To apply: Depress the brake pedal and
pull up the parking brake switch.
To release: Press the parking brake
switch firmly while the ignition switch is in
the “ON” position and the brake pedal is
depressed.
– When the electronic parking
brake system has a malfunction.
– When the electronic parking
brake operation is prohibited
temporarily.
When the parking brake is applied while
the ignition switch is in the “ON” position,
the electronic parking brake indicator light
and the indicator light on the parking brake
switch illuminate. Refer to “Brake system
warning light (red)” �P177.
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Stop your vehicle in a flat
location.
–
Shift the select lever in the “P”
position. When the select le-
ver cannot be shifted into the
“P” position, you must release
shift lock. Refer to “Shift lock
.
When you cannot release the park-
ing brake due to, for example, a
system malfunction, contact your
SUBARU dealer and have your
SUBARU dealer release the parking
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brake.
from the apply and release sound.
This can occur:
parking brake is deactivated.
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If you stop operating the electronic
parking brake switch midway or
operate extremely slowly, the sys-
tem 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 operat-
ing 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 oc-
curs due to checking the proper
operation of the electronic parking
brake and does not indicate a mal-
function.
! Automatic release function by ac-
– 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.
celerator pedal
The parking brake will be automatically
released by depressing the accelerator
pedal. However, the automatic release
function does not operate under the
following conditions.
This is a normal operating sound under
any of these conditions.
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Any door (other than the rear gate) is
open.
The driver’s seatbelt is not fastened.
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The Auto Start Stop system is deac-
tivated while the electronic parking
brake is applied.
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If the parking brake is automatically
released, the electronic parking brake
indicator light and the indicator light on
the parking brake switch turn off.
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If you operate the electronic parking
brake switch while the Auto Start
Stop system is activated, the Auto
Start Stop system will be deacti-
vated. The electronic parking brake
will activate after the engine is
restarted. After the electronic park-
ing brake indicator light is illumi-
nated, release your foot from the
brake pedal.
! Auto Vehicle Hold function
The Auto Vehicle Hold function will auto-
matically keep the vehicle stopped even
after releasing the brake pedal when the
vehicle is at a complete stop, such as at
traffic signals.
.
If you cannot release the electronic
parking brake due to the switch
malfunction, refer to the instructions
described in “Automatic release
function by accelerator pedal”
�P347.
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When starting the engine or restart-
ing the engine using the Auto Start
Stop system, if you operate the
electronic parking brake switch, the
electronic parking brake indicator
light may flash temporarily. How-
ever, this is not a malfunction if the
light turns off after the electronic
WARNING
After activating the electronic parking
brake, you may hear a short sound
several minutes after the electronic
parking brake indicator light illumi-
nates as the system confirms proper
engagement. This sound is different
.
Do not use the Auto Vehicle Hold
function on a steep hill or slip-
pery road. The vehicle may move
even when using the Auto Vehicle
Hold function, causing serious
injury or accidents.
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Do not use the Auto Vehicle Hold
function to park the vehicle. The
vehicle may move unexpectedly,
causing serious injury or acci-
dents. Make sure to shift the
select lever to the “P” position
and apply the electronic parking
brake in the following cases.
! To turn on/off the Auto Vehicle
CAUTION
Hold function
.
When stopping on a steep slope
with the Auto Vehicle Hold func-
tion turned on, the electronic
parking brake may be automati-
cally applied. Then the electronic
parking brake indicator light will
flash. In such a case, depress and
hold the brake pedal while stop-
ping. Otherwise, the vehicle may
move.
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When you are going to park
your vehicle.
When passengers are getting
in or out of the vehicle.
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When being towed, turn off the
Auto Vehicle Hold function.
When you are loading or un-
loading.
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When using the Auto Vehicle
Hold function, do not release the
brake pedal before the Auto Ve-
hicle Hold operation indicator
illuminates. The vehicle may
move unexpectedly, causing ser-
ious injury or accidents.
Auto Vehicle Hold switch
NOTE
We recommend turning on the Auto
Vehicle Hold function when stopping
on an incline. If the Auto Vehicle Hold
function is turned off, the vehicle may
roll backward when driving off.
Deactivate the Auto Vehicle Hold
function in the following cases.
Otherwise, the vehicle may move
unexpectedly, causing serious
injury or accidents.
–
When washing your vehicle in
an automatic car wash
Auto Vehicle Hold ON indicator light
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When being towed
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To turn on:
you press the Auto Vehicle Hold
switch, a chirp will sound.
! To release the Auto Vehicle Hold
Press the Auto Vehicle Hold switch when
the Auto Vehicle Hold ON indicator light is
OFF. Then the Auto Vehicle Hold ON
indicator light will illuminate.
function
Perform any of the following operations to
release the Auto Vehicle Hold function.
! To operate the Auto Vehicle Hold
function
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Depress the accelerator pedal.
Depress the brake pedal again.
Apply the electronic parking brake.
Shift the select lever to the “P” position
with the brake pedal pressed.
Press the Auto Vehicle Hold switch with
the brake pedal pressed (The Auto
Vehicle Hold function turns off).
Stop the vehicle by depressing the brake
pedal when all of the following conditions
are met. Then the Auto Vehicle Hold
function will operate.
To turn off:
Press the Auto Vehicle Hold switch when
the Auto Vehicle Hold ON indicator light
illuminates. Then the Auto Vehicle Hold
ON indicator light will turn off.
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Driver’s door is closed.
The driver’s seatbelt is fastened.
The select lever is in a position other
than the “P” position.
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NOTE
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When the electronic parking brake
system has a malfunction while the
Auto Vehicle Hold function is turned
on, a chirp will sound, the Auto
Vehicle Hold ON indicator light will
turn off and the brake system warn-
ing light will turn on.
When the Auto Vehicle Hold function is
released, the Auto Vehicle Hold operation
indicator light will turn off.
Under any of the following conditions, the
Auto Vehicle Hold function will be auto-
matically released and the electronic
parking brake will be automatically ap-
plied.
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Every time when starting the engine,
the Auto Vehicle Hold function will
be set to “OFF”.
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The Auto Vehicle Hold function has
been in operation for 10 minutes.
The driver’s seatbelt is unfastened.
The ignition switch is turned to the
“LOCK”/“OFF” position.
The vehicle is stopped on a steep
slope.
If the Auto Vehicle Hold switch is
pressed and held for more than 30
seconds, the Auto Vehicle Hold ON
indicator light will turn off, and the
system will ignore any further press-
ing of the switch. To activate the
function again, restart the engine.
When the Auto Vehicle Hold function
is deactivated while the Auto Vehicle
Hold function has a malfunction, if
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Auto Vehicle Hold operation indicator light
.
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While the vehicle is kept stopped by the
Auto Vehicle Hold function, the Auto
Vehicle Hold operation indicator light will
illuminate.
.
The Auto Vehicle Hold function is
malfunctioning.
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In such cases, the Auto Vehicle Hold
operation indicator light will turn off and
the electronic parking brake indicator light
will illuminate.
the Auto Vehicle Hold function acti-
vated, the electronic parking brake may
automatically applied after stopping,
then the electronic parking brake in-
dicator light may flash. In such a case,
depress and hold the brake pedal while
stopped. Otherwise, the vehicle may
move. When getting out of the vehicle,
stop the vehicle on a flat surface, then
apply the electronic parking brake.
If the Auto Vehicle Hold ON indicator
light does not illuminates even after
pressing the Auto Vehicle Hold switch
with the operating conditions met, the
function may have a malfunction. Con-
tact your SUBARU dealer for an in-
spection.
You may hear a sound while the Auto
Vehicle Hold function is keeping your
vehicle stopped. This is normal, and
does not represent a malfunction.
When you depress the brake pedal to
release the Auto Vehicle Hold function,
an operation sound or vibration may be
generated, or the brake pedal may
return slowly. This is not a malfunction.
firmly. Otherwise, the Auto Vehicle Hold
may not operate.
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When the Auto Vehicle Hold switch is
pressed and held for more than 30
seconds, the Auto Vehicle Hold ON
indicator light will turn off and further
operation of the switch will be ignored.
To make the switch usable again, turn
the ignition switch to the “LOCK”/“OFF”
position and then turn it to the “ON”
position.
! Tips
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When the electronic parking brake is
automatically applied with the vehicle
kept stopped by the Auto Vehicle Hold
function, release the electronic parking
brake by either of the following opera-
tions before starting off. Then make
sure that the electronic parking brake
indicator light is off.
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! Emergency brake
CAUTION
– Depress the accelerator pedal with
the driver’s seatbelt fastened and
with the doors closed.
– Press the electronic parking brake
switch with the brake pedal de-
pressed.
Use the emergency brake only in
case of an emergency. If the emer-
gency brake is excessively used, the
brake parts will wear down faster or
the brake may not work sufficiently
due to brake overheating.
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Under certain conditions, including a
malfunction of the Auto Vehicle Hold, a
warning buzzer will sound and a warn-
ing message will appear on the combi-
nation meter display (color LCD). All
warning messages should be strictly
observed.
NOTE
While using the emergency brake:
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The electronic parking brake indica-
tor light and the indicator light on the
parking brake switch illuminate and
a chirp sounds.
A sound may be heard from the
engine compartment. This is the
operating sound of the brake that is
.
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While the vehicle is kept stopped by the
Auto Vehicle Hold function, the brake
pedal may feel stiff. However, this is not
a malfunction.
When using the Auto Vehicle Hold
function, depress the brake pedal
.
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On a steep slope, the vehicle cannot be
kept stopped by the Auto Vehicle Hold
function. In such a case, depress and
hold the brake pedal.
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When stopping on a steep slope with
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activated by the Vehicle Dynamics
Control system, and does not indi-
cate a malfunction.
& Parking tips
When parking your vehicle, always per-
form the following items.
If the foot brake has a malfunction, you can
stop the vehicle by pulling the parking
brake switch continuously.
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Apply the parking brake firmly.
Put the select lever in the “P” position.
Never rely on the mechanical friction of the
transmission alone to hold the vehicle.
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
When facing downhill, the front wheels
should be turned into the curb.
CAUTION
If the brake system warning light
turns on, the electronic parking
brake system may be malfunction-
ing. Immediately stop your vehicle in
the nearest safe location and con-
tact your SUBARU dealer.
WARNING
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Never leave unattended children
or pets in the vehicle. They could
accidentally injure themselves or
others through inadvertent op-
eration of the vehicle. Also, on
hot or sunny days, the tempera-
ture in a closed vehicle could
quickly become high enough to
cause severe or possibly fatal
injuries to people.
When parking on a hill, always turn the
steering wheel. When the vehicle is
headed up the hill, the front wheels should
be turned away from the curb.
If a malfunction occurs in the electronic
parking brake system, the brake system
warning light turns on. Refer to “Electronic
parking brake light” �P179.
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Do not park the vehicle over
flammable materials such as dry
grass, waste paper or rags, as
they may burn easily if they come
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engine will be automatically stopped.
near hot engine or exhaust sys-
tem parts.
7-17. Auto Start Stop system
If you release the brake pedal with the
select lever kept in the “D” position, the
engine will be automatically restarted.
However, when the Auto Vehicle Hold ON
indicator light illuminates, the engine will
not restart.
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Be sure to stop the engine if you
take a nap in the vehicle. If engine
exhaust gas enters the passen-
ger compartment, occupants in
the vehicle could die from carbon
monoxide (CO) contained in the
exhaust gas.
The Auto Start Stop system is designed to
automatically stop and restart the engine
when the vehicle is stationary for a short
period of time (while waiting for a traffic
light or in a traffic jam) after the engine has
warmed up. The system operates in order
to reduce fuel consumption, exhaust emis-
sions and undesired idling noise.
CAUTION
& System operation
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If your vehicle has a bumper
under guard (optional), pay atten-
tion to blocks and other obstruc-
tions on the ground when park-
ing. The underspoiler could be
damaged by contact with them.
CAUTION
The Auto Start Stop system is de-
signed to automatically stop and
restart the engine for a short period
of time during idling. Do not use the
system when parking the vehicle
normally.
The braking power of the parking
brake may not be sufficient when
stronger braking power is
needed (e.g., when parking on a
steep slope while towing a trai-
ler).
Auto Start Stop indicator light (green)
If the engine is temporarily stopped by the
system, the Auto Start Stop indicator light
(green) on the combination meter will
illuminate in green. This indicator light will
turn off when the system restarts the
engine.
So that it can be used safely and comfor-
tably, in addition to driver operations, the
Auto Start Stop system is designed to
constantly monitor the vehicle conditions
as well as the environment inside and
outside the vehicle, in order to control
stopping and restarting of the engine.
NOTE
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After starting the engine, if the
vehicle is left idling without being
driven, the Auto Start Stop system
After the vehicle has been completely
stopped by depressing the brake pedal
with the select lever in the “D” position, the
