Subaru Outback (BR): Automatic release function by accelerator pedal
Subaru Outback (BR) 2010-2015 Owners Manual / Starting and operating / Parking your vehicle / Electronic parking brake / Automatic release function by accelerator pedal
The electronic parking brake system has an automatic release function. 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 or rear gate) is open.
● The driver’s seatbelt is not fastened. If the parking brake is automatically released, the brake system warning light and the indicator on the parking brake switch turn off.
NOTE
Even if you have applied the parking brake by pressing the parking brake switch, the parking brake will be automatically released when the accelerator pedal is depressed.
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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
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
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
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Precaution
A: CAUTION
Please clearly understand and adhere to the following
general precautions. They must be strictly followed
to avoid minor or serious injury to the person
doing the work or people in the area.
1. VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)
Handle the VDC as a total system. Do not disassemble
Examples of the types of accidents in which the driver’s/driver’s and front
passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) will basically not deploy.
The driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags are designed basically
not to deploy if the vehicle is struck from the side or from behind, or if it rolls
onto its side or roof, or if it is involved in a lowspeed frontal collision.
1) First impact
2) Second impact
In an acciden
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