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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Sliding moonroof
1) Open
2) Close
Press the “OPEN/CLOSE” switch rearward to open the moonroof. The sun shade will
also be opened together with the moonroof. For Outback, the moonroof will stop at
a position approximately 0.8 in (2 cm) away from the fully opened position. Press
the switch again to open th
Shift lock function
The shift lock function helps prevent the improper operation of the select lever.
● The select lever cannot be operated unless the ignition switch is turned to
the “ON” position and the brake pedal is depressed.
● The select lever cannot be moved from the “P” position to any
