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a loss of control of the vehicle. Keep
driving straight ahead while gradually
reducing speed. Then slowly pull off the
road to a safe place.

Brake system

Two separate circuits

Your vehicle has two separate circuit brake
systems. Each circuit works diagonally
across the vehicle. If one circuit of the
brake system should fail, the other half of
the system still works. If one circuit fails,
the brake pedal will go down much closer
to the floor than usual and you will need to
press it down much harder. A much longer
distance will be needed to stop the vehicle.

Brake booster

The brake booster uses engine manifold
vacuum to assist braking force. Do not turn
off the engine while driving because that
will turn off the brake booster, resulting in
poor braking power.
The brakes will continue to work even
when the brake booster completely stops
functioning. However, if this happens, you
will have to depress the pedal much harder
than during normal braking, and the brak-
ing distance will increase.

Supplemental booster function
when vacuum pressure fails

While the ignition switch is turned “ON”
and the engine is running, the supple-
mental booster function operates when the
brake booster performance is decreased
due to insufficient vacuum boost.
When the brake pedal is depressed while
the supplemental booster function is oper-
ating, an operation sound and brake pedal
vibration may be generated. This is not a
malfunction.

Brake assist system

WARNING

Do not be overconfident about the
brake assist. It is not a system that
brings more braking ability to the
vehicle beyond its braking capabil-
ity. Always use the utmost care
when driving regarding vehicle
speed and safe distance.

CAUTION

When you need to brake suddenly,
continue depressing the brake pedal
strongly to bring the effect of the
brake assist.

Brake assist is a driver assistance system.
It assists the brake power when the driver
cannot depress the brake pedal strongly
and the brake power is insufficient.
Brake assist generates the brake power
according to the speed at which the driver
depresses the brake pedal.

NOTE

When you depress the brake pedal
strongly or suddenly, the following will
occur. However, even though these
occur, they do not indicate any mal-
functions, and the brake assist system
is operating properly.
.

You might feel that the brake pedal is

applied by lighter force and generates a
greater braking force.
.

You might hear an ABS operating

noise from the engine compartment.

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Disc brake pad wear warning
indicators

The disc brake pad wear warning indica-
tors on the disc brakes give a warning
noise when the brake pads are worn.
If a squeaking or scraping noise is heard
from the disc brakes while braking, im-
mediately have your vehicle checked by
your SUBARU dealer.

7-10. ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System)

The ABS prevents the lock-up of wheels
which may occur during sudden braking or
braking on slippery road surfaces. This
helps prevent the loss of steering control
and directional stability caused by wheel
lock-up.

When the ABS is operating, you may hear
a chattering noise or feel a slight vibration
in the brake pedal. This is normal when the
ABS operates.

The ABS will not operate when the vehicle
speed is below approximately 6 mph (10
km/h).

WARNING

Always use the utmost care in driv-
ing – overconfidence because you
are driving a vehicle with the ABS
could easily lead to a serious acci-
dent.

CAUTION

The ABS does not always de-

crease stopping distance. You
should always maintain a safe

following distance from other
vehicles.

When driving on badly surfaced

roads, gravel roads, icy roads, or
over deep newly fallen snow,
stopping distances may be long-
er for a vehicle with the ABS than
one without. Therefore, when
driving under these conditions,
reduce your speed and leave
ample distance from other vehi-
cles.

When tire chains are installed,

stopping distances may be long-
er for a vehicle with the ABS than
one without. Be sure to reduce
your speed and maintain a safe
distance from the vehicle in front.

When you feel the ABS operating,

you should maintain constant
brake pedal pressure. Do not
pump the brake pedal since
doing so may defeat the opera-
tion of the ABS.

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ABS self-check

Just after the vehicle is started, you may
feel on the brake pedal a vibration similar
to when the ABS operates, and you may
also hear the sound of the ABS working
from the engine compartment. This is
caused by an automatic functional test of
the ABS being carried out and does not
indicate a malfunction.

ABS warning light

Refer to “ABS warning light” FP179.

7-11. Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD) system

The EBD system maximizes the effective-
ness of the brakes by allowing the rear
brakes to supply a greater proportion of the
braking force. It functions by adjusting the
distribution of braking force to the rear
wheels in accordance with the vehicle’s
loading condition and speed.
The EBD system is an integral part of the
ABS and uses some of the ABS compo-
nents to perform its function of optimizing
the distribution of braking force. If any of
the ABS components used by the EBD
system malfunction, the EBD system also
stops working.

When the EBD system is operating, you
may hear a chattering noise or feel a slight
vibration in the brake pedal. This is normal
and does not indicate a malfunction.

If EBD system malfunctions

If a malfunction occurs in the EBD system,
the system stops working and the following
warning lights illuminate simultaneously.
.

Brake system warning light

ABS warning light

Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light

If the both warning light remains on even
though the parking brake is released, the
brake fluid level may be low or there could
be a problem with the EBD system. Park
the vehicle in a safe place immediately and
contact a Subaru dealer.

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WARNING

Driving with the brake system

warning light illuminated is dan-
gerous. This indicates your brake
system may not be working prop-
erly. If the light remains illumi-
nated, have the brakes inspected
by a SUBARU dealer immedi-
ately.

If at all in doubt about whether the

brakes are operating properly, do
not drive the vehicle. Have your
vehicle towed to the nearest
SUBARU dealer for repair.

7-12. Vehicle Dynamics Con-
trol system

Safety precautions

WARNING

Always use the utmost care in driv-
ing – overconfidence because you
are driving a vehicle with the Vehicle
Dynamics Control system could ea-
sily lead to a serious accident.

CAUTION

Even if your vehicle is equipped

with the Vehicle Dynamics Con-
trol system, winter tires should
be used when driving on snow-
covered or icy roads; in addition,
vehicle speed should be reduced
considerably. Simply having a
Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-
tem does not guarantee that the
vehicle will be able to avoid
accidents in any situation.

Activation of the Vehicle Dy-

namics Control system is an
indication that the road on which
the vehicle is traveling has a
slippery surface; since having

Vehicle Dynamics Control is no
guarantee that full vehicle control
will be maintained at all times and
under all conditions, its activa-
tion should be seen as a sign that
the speed of the vehicle should
be reduced considerably.

Whenever suspension compo-

nents, steering components, or
an axle are removed from a
vehicle, have an inspection of
that system performed by an
authorized SUBARU dealer.

The following precautions should

be observed in order to ensure
that the Vehicle Dynamics Con-
trol system is operating properly:

– All four wheels should be

fitted with tires of the same
size, type, and brand. Further-
more, the amount of wear
should be the same for all four
tires.

– Keep the tire pressure at the

proper level as shown on the
vehicle placard attached to
the driver’s side door pillar.

– Use only the spare tire that is

shown on the tire placard to
replace a flat tire. With a
temporary spare tire, the ef-

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fectiveness of the Vehicle Dy-
namics Control system is re-
duced and this should be
taken into account when driv-
ing the vehicle in such a con-
dition.

If non-matching tires are used,

the Vehicle Dynamics Control
system may not operate cor-
rectly.

The Vehicle Dynamics Control

system helps prevent unstable
vehicle motion such as skidding
using control of the brakes and
engine power. Do not turn off the
Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-
tem unless it is absolutely neces-
sary. If you must turn off the
Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-
tem, drive very carefully accord-
ing to the road surface condi-
tions.

System features

In the event of wheelspin and/or skidding
on a slippery road surface and/or during
cornering and/or an evasive maneuver,
the Vehicle Dynamics Control system
adjusts the engine’s output and the
wheels’ respective braking forces to help

maintain traction and directional control.

Traction Control Function

The traction control function is designed to
prevent spinning of the driving wheels on
slippery road surfaces, thereby helping to
maintain traction and directional control.
Activation of this function is shown by
flashing the Vehicle Dynamics Control
operation indicator light.

Skid Suppression Function

The skid suppression function is designed
to help maintain directional stability by
suppressing the wheels’ tendency to slide
sideways during steering operations. Acti-
vation of this function is shown by flashing
the Vehicle Dynamics Control operation
indicator light.

NOTE

The Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-

tem may be considered normal when
the following conditions occur.

– Slight twitching of the brake
pedal is felt.
– The vehicle or steering wheel
shakes to a small degree.
– An operating sound from the
engine compartment is heard briefly
when starting the engine and when
driving off after starting the engine.
– The brake pedal seems to jolt

when driving off after starting the
engine.

In the circumstances shown in the

following list, the vehicle may be less
stable than it feels to the driver. The
Vehicle Dynamics Control system may
therefore operate. Such operation does
not indicate a system malfunction.

– On gravel-covered or rutted
roads
– On unfinished roads
– When the vehicle is towing a
trailer
– When the vehicle is fitted with
snow tires or winter tires

Activation of the Vehicle Dynamics

Control system will cause operation of
the steering wheel to feel slightly
different compared to that for normal
conditions.
.

It is always important to reduce

speed when approaching a corner,
even if your vehicle is equipped with
the Vehicle Dynamics Control system.
.

Always turn off the engine before

replacing a tire. Failure to do so may
render the Vehicle Dynamics Control
system unable to operate correctly.

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Vehicle Dynamics Control
system monitor

Refer to “Vehicle Dynamics Control warn-
ing light/Vehicle Dynamics Control opera-
tion indicator light” FP183 and “Vehicle
Dynamics Control OFF indicator light”
FP184.

Vehicle Dynamics Control
OFF switch

Press the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF
switch to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics
Control system. Creating adequate driving
wheel slip by deactivating the Vehicle
Dynamics Control system may help to
recover from the loss of traction. Use the
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch as
necessary.

A standing start on a steeply sloping

road with a snowy, gravel-covered, or
otherwise slippery surface
.

Extrication of the vehicle when its

wheels are stuck in mud or deep snow

When the switch is pressed with the
ignition switch in the “ON” position, the
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator
light “ ” on the combination meter illumi-
nates. The Vehicle Dynamics Control
system will be deactivated and the vehicle
will behave like a model not equipped with
the Vehicle Dynamics Control system.
When the switch is pressed again to
reactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control
system, the Vehicle Dynamics Control
OFF indicator light turns off.
With the Vehicle Dynamics Control system

deactivated, traction and stability en-
hancement offered by the Vehicle Dy-
namics Control system is unavailable.
Therefore, you should not deactivate the
Vehicle Dynamics Control system except
under the above-mentioned situations.

NOTE

When the switch has been pressed

to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics
Control system, the Vehicle Dynamics
Control system automatically reacti-
vates itself the next time the ignition
switch is turned to the “LOCK”/“OFF”
position and the engine is restarted.
.

If the switch is held down for 30

seconds or longer, the indicator light
turns off, the Vehicle Dynamics Control
system is activated, and the system
ignores any further pressing of the
switch. To make the switch usable
again, turn the ignition switch to the
“LOCK”/“OFF” position and restart the
engine.
.

When the switch is pressed to

deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Con-
trol system, the vehicle’s running per-
formance is comparable to that of a
vehicle that does not have a Vehicle
Dynamics Control system. Do not de-
activate the Vehicle Dynamics Control
system except when absolutely neces-
sary.

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Even when the Vehicle Dynamics

Control system is deactivated, compo-
nents of the brake control system may
still activate. When the brake control
system is activated, the Vehicle Dy-
namics Control operation indicator
light flashes.

7-13. X-MODE

WARNING

Always use the utmost care in

driving – overconfidence be-
cause you are driving a vehicle
with X-MODE could easily lead to
a serious accident.

Always use the utmost care in

driving – overconfidence be-
cause you are driving a vehicle
with hill descent control function
could easily lead to a serious
accident. Be especially careful,
and depress the brake pedal if
necessary when driving on ex-
tremely steep downhill, frozen,
muddy or sandy roads. Failure
to control the vehicle’s speed
may cause a loss of control and
result in a serious accident.

CAUTION

Even if your vehicle is equipped

with X-MODE, winter tires should
be used when driving on snow-
covered or icy roads; in addition,
vehicle speed should be reduced
considerably. Simply having X-

MODE does not guarantee that
the vehicle will be able to avoid
accidents in any situation.

Activate the X-MODE when you

encounter a very slippery surface
at low speed. However, having X-
MODE is no guarantee that full
vehicle control will be maintained
at all times and under all condi-
tions. When activating X-MODE,
the speed of the vehicle should
be reduced considerably.

Whenever suspension compo-

nents, steering components, or
an axle are removed from a
vehicle, have the system in-
s p e c t e d b y a n a u t h o r i z e d
SUBARU dealer.

Observe the following precau-

tions in order to ensure that the
X-MODE is operating properly:

– All four wheels should be

fitted with tires of the same
size, type, and brand. Further-
more, the amount of wear
should be the same for all four
tires.

– Keep the tire pressure at the

proper level as shown on the
label attached to the vehicle’s
door pillar.

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– Use only the spare tire that

shown in tire placard to re-
place a flat tire. With a normal
temporary spare tire, the ef-
fectiveness of the X-MODE is
reduced and this should be
taken into account when driv-
ing the vehicle in such a con-
dition.

If the hill descent control function

has operated continuously for a
long time, the temperature of the
brake disc may increase and the
hill descent control function may
be temporarily disabled. In this
case, the hill descent control
indicator will disappear. When
the hill descent control indicator
disappears, the hill descent con-
trol function is disabled.

X-MODE is the integrated control system
of the engine, AWD and Vehicle Dynamics
Control system, etc. for driving with bad
road conditions. Using X-MODE, you can
drive more comfortably even in slippery
road conditions including uphill and down-
hill.

X-MODE has the following functions.
.

Hill descent control function:

Using the hill descent control function, you
can keep the vehicle at a consistent speed
driving downhill. If the vehicle speed is
likely to increase, the brake control system
will be activated to adjust the vehicle
speed.
.

Driving ability control:

This mode increases the hill-climbing
ability and driving ability as well as
enabling smooth application of torque for
easier control of the steering wheel.

To activate/deactivate the X-
MODE

X-MODE switch

To activate:
Press the X-MODE switch. While the X-
MODE is activated, the X-MODE indicator
appears.
To deactivate:
Press the X-MODE switch again. The X-
MODE indicator will disappear when the X-
MODE is deactivated.

NOTE

Even if you try to activate the X-

MODE by pressing the X-MODE switch
when the vehicle speed is 12 mph (20
km/h) or more, the X-MODE request will
not be accepted. At this time, a buzzer
will sound twice.
.

If the vehicle speed reaches 25 mph

(40 km/h) or more while the X-MODE is
activated, a buzzer will sound once and

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the X-MODE will be canceled.
.

While the engine is running, if any of

the following conditions is met, the X-
MODE will be canceled. In this case, it is
not possible to activate the X-MODE.

– The CHECK ENGINE warning
light/malfunction indicator light illu-
minates.
– The AT OIL TEMP warning light
flashes.
– The ABS warning light illumi-
nates.
– The Vehicle Dynamics Control
warning light illuminates.

If the engine could overheat because

of a temperature increase of the engine
coolant, it may not be possible to
activate the X-MODE. Even while the
X-MODE is activated, the X-MODE will
be deactivated when the engine coolant
temperature increases.

Hill descent control function

The hill descent control function will be in
standby mode when the X-MODE is
activated and the vehicle speed is less
than approximately 12 mph (20 km/h).
The function will operate when the vehicle
speed is less than approximately 12 mph
(20 km/h) and the accelerator ratio is less
than approximately 10%.
The function will turn off when the vehicle
speed is more than approximately 18 mph
(30 km/h) and the accelerator pedal is
depressed.

CAUTION

The braking power of the hill des-
cent control function may not be
sufficient when strong braking
power is needed (e.g., when towing
a trailer).

NOTE

Even while the hill descent control

function is operating, you can vary the
vehicle speed using the brake pedal or
accelerator pedal.
.

During braking by the hill descent

control function, the hill descent con-
trol indicator will flash.
.

The hill descent control function is

operable regardless of the gradient of
the road.
.

The hill descent control function

may be considered normal when the
following conditions occur.

– An operating sound is heard
briefly from the engine compart-
ment while the hill descent control
function is operating.
– The sensation of depressing the
brake pedal is different, (harder than
usual etc.) when the brake pedal is
depressed during hill descent con-
trol function operation.

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Hill descent control indicator

This indicator appears while the hill des-
cent control function is in the standby
mode. It flashes while the function is
operating. It will disappear when the
function is in the disabled mode. When
this function is changed from operational
to non-operational, it will disappear when
the vehicle speed reaches more than
approximately 18 mph (30 km/h).
The status of hill descent control is shown
on the multi-function display. For details,
refer to “Prevention safety screen”
FP209.

7-14. Tire pressure monitor-
ing system (TPMS) (U.S.-
spec. models)

The tire pressure monitoring system pro-
vides the driver with a warning message
when tire pressure is severely low.
The tire pressure monitoring system will
activate only when the vehicle is driven at
speeds above 20 mph (32 km/h). Also, this
system may not react immediately to a
sudden drop in tire pressure (for example,
a blow-out caused by running over a sharp
object).

WARNING

If the low tire pressure warning

light illuminates while driving,
never brake suddenly. Instead,
perform the following procedure.
Otherwise, an accident involving
serious vehicle damage and ser-
ious personal injury could occur.

(1) Keep driving straight ahead

while gradually reducing
speed.

(2) Slowly pull off the road to a

safe location.

(3) Check the pressure for all four

tires and adjust the pressure
to the COLD tire pressure
shown on the tire placard.
The tire placard is located on
the door pillar on the driver’s
side.

Even when the vehicle is driven a

very short distance, the tires get
warm and their pressures in-
crease accordingly. Be sure to
let the tires cool thoroughly be-
fore adjusting their pressures to
the standard values shown on the
tire placard. Refer to “Tires and
wheels” FP453. The tire pres-
sure monitoring system does

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not function when the vehicle is
stationary. After adjusting the tire
pressures, increase the vehicle
speed to at least 20 mph (32 km/h)
to start the TPMS rechecking of
the tire inflation pressures. If the
tire pressures are now above the
severe low pressure threshold,
the low tire pressure warning
light should turn off a few min-
utes later.

If this light still illuminates while
driving after adjusting the tire
pressure, a tire may have signifi-
cant damage and a fast leak that
causes the tire to lose air rapidly.
If you have a flat tire, replace it
with a spare tire as soon as
possible.

When a spare tire is mounted or a

wheel rim is replaced without the
original pressure sensor/trans-
mitter being transferred, the low
tire pressure warning light will
illuminate steadily after blinking
for approximately 1 minute. This
indicates the TPMS is unable to
monitor all four road wheels.
Contact your SUBARU dealer as
soon as possible for tire and
sensor replacement and/or sys-
tem resetting.

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.

CAUTION

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.

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.

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.

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7-15. Parking your vehicle

Electronic parking brake

Parking brake switch

Indicator light

Release the electronic parking brake

Apply the electronic parking brake

WARNING

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

vehicle in a safe location, use tire
stops under the tires to prevent
the vehicle from moving and
contact your SUBARU dealer.

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.

CAUTION

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.

– 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

function” FP334.

– Use tire stops under the tires

to prevent the vehicle from
moving.

Never drive with the parking

brake applied. Doing so will
cause unnecessary wear on the
brake pads. Before driving off,
always make sure that the park-
ing brake has been released and
the brake system warning light
has turned off.

Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic
parking brake. You can apply/release the
parking brake by operating the parking
brake switch.

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 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)” FP179.

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NOTE

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” position.
– You are not depressing the brake
pedal.

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 conditions,
a chirp will sound and the electronic
parking brake indicator light will flash.

– when the electronic parking
brake system has a malfunction
– when the electronic parking
brake operation is prohibited tem-
porarily

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 brake.
.

If you stop operating the electronic

parking brake switch midway or oper-

ate extremely slowly, the system 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 operating 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 occurs due to checking
the proper operation of the electronic
parking brake and does not indicate a
malfunction.
.

If you cannot release the electronic

parking brake due to the switch mal-
function, refer to the instructions de-
scribed in “Automatic release function
by accelerator pedal” FP349.
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
from the apply and release sound.
This can occur:

– 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.

This is a normal operating sound under
any of these conditions.

Automatic release function by ac-
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.
.

Any door (other than the trunk lid) is

open.
.

The driver’s seatbelt is not fastened.

If the parking brake is automatically
released, the electronic parking brake
indicator light and the indicator light on
the parking brake switch turn off.

Auto Vehicle Hold function

The Auto Vehicle Hold function will auto-
matically keep the vehicle held even after
releasing the brake pedal when the vehicle
is at a complete stop, such as at traffic
signals. The function will be canceled by
either of the following operations.
.

Depressing the accelerator pedal

Depressing the brake pedal again

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WARNING

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.

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.

– When you are going to park

your vehicle

– When passengers are getting

in or out of the vehicle

– When you are loading or un-

loading

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.

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

– When being towed

CAUTION

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.

When being towed, turn off the

Auto Vehicle Hold function.

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.

To turn on/off the Auto Vehicle
Hold function

Auto Vehicle Hold switch

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To turn on:
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.

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.

NOTE

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 warning light will turn
on.
.

If you press and hold the Auto

Vehicle Hold switch for more than 30
seconds, the Auto Vehicle Hold ON
indicator light will turn off, and the
system will ignore any further pressing
of the switch. To activate the switch
again, restart the engine.
.

When the Auto Vehicle Hold function

is deactivated while the Auto Vehicle
Hold function has a malfunction, if you
press the Auto Vehicle Hold switch, a
chirp will sound.

To operate the Auto Vehicle Hold
function

Stop the vehicle by depressing the brake
pedal when all of the following conditions
are met. Then the Auto Vehicle Hold
function will operate.
.

All doors are closed.

The driver’s seatbelt is fastened.

The select lever is in a position other

than the “P” position.

Auto Vehicle Hold operation indicator light

While the vehicle is kept held by the Auto
Vehicle Hold function, the Auto Vehicle
Hold operation indicator light will illumi-
nate.

To release the Auto Vehicle Hold
function

Perform any of the following operations to
release the Auto Vehicle Hold function.
.

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.

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.
.

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.
.

The Auto Vehicle Hold function is

malfunctioning.

In such cases, the Auto Vehicle Hold

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operation indicator light will turn off and the
electronic parking brake indicator light will
illuminate.

Tips

When the electronic parking brake is

automatically applied with the vehicle kept
held by the Auto Vehicle Hold function,
release the electronic parking brake by
either of the following operations before
starting off. Then make sure that the
electronic parking brake indicator light is
off.

– 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 depressed.

Under certain conditions, including a

malfunction of the Auto Vehicle Hold, a
warning buzzer will sound and a warning
message will appear on the combination
meter display (color LCD). All warning
messages should be strictly observed.
.

On a steep slope, the vehicle cannot be

kept held by the Auto Vehicle Hold func-
tion. In such a case, depress and hold the
brake pedal.
.

When holding on a steep slope with the

Auto Vehicle Hold function activated, the
electronic parking brake may automati-
cally applied after stopping, then the

electronic parking brake indicator light
may flash. In such a case, depress and
hold the brake pedal while held. Other-
wise, 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. Contact your
SUBARU dealer for an inspection.
.

You may hear a sound while the Auto

Vehicle Hold function is keeping your
vehicle held. This is normal, and does not
represent a malfunction.
.

While the vehicle is kept held 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 firmly.
Otherwise, the Auto Vehicle Hold may not
operate.
.

When the Auto Vehicle Hold switch is

pressed and held for more than 30
seconds, the Auto Vehicle Hold ON in-
dicator light will turn off and further opera-
tion 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.

Emergency brake

CAUTION

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.

NOTE

While using the emergency brake:
.

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 oper-
ating sound of the brake that is acti-
vated by the Vehicle Dynamics Control
system, and does not indicate a mal-
function.

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.

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