Subaru Legacy: Emergency brake
CAUTION
Use the emergency brake only in case of an emergency. If the emergency brake is excessively used, the brake parts will wear down faster or the brake may not work sufficiently due to rear wheel brake overheating.
NOTE
While using the emergency brake, the brake system warning light and the indicator light on the parking brake switch illuminate and a chirp sounds. If the foot brake has a malfunction, you can stop the vehicle by pressing the parking brake switch continuously.
While applying the emergency brake, the brake system warning light and the indicator on the parking brake switch illuminate and a chirp sounds.
Electronic parking brake system warning
CAUTION
If the brake system warning light flashes, the electronic parking brake system may be malfunctioning. Immediately stop your vehicle in the nearest safe location and contact your SUBARU dealer.
If a malfunction occurs in the electronic parking brake system, the brake system warning light flashes. Refer to “Electronic parking brake system warning” F3-19.
Hill Holder function
The electronic parking brake system has a Hill Holder function. If the Hill Holder function is activated, the parking brake will be automatically applied when stopping on an uphill slope with the ...Parking tips
When parking your vehicle, always perform the following items. ● Apply the parking brake. ● For MT models, put the shift lever in the “1” (1st) for upgrade or “R” (Reverse) for ...See also:
Disarming the alarm
Press the Unlock button on the remote key.
> Two short flashes from the car's direction indicators confirm that the alarm
has been deactivated and that all doors are unlocked. ...
XM Radio Display Messages
‘‘LOADING’’ - XM is loading the
audio or program information.
‘‘OFF AIR’’ - The channel currently selected is no
longer
broadcasting.
‘‘UPDATING’’ - The encryption code ...
Without The Ignition Key
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK position. Flatbed towing is
the preferred towing method. However, if a flatbed
towing vehicle is not available, ...