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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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
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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To arm the system using remote transmitter
1. Close all windows and the moonroof (if equipped).
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Open the doors and get out of the vehicle.
4. Make sure that the engine hood (and the trunk lid (Legacy)) are locked.
5. Close all doors (and the rear gate (Outback)).
6. Briefly press the
Towing
WARNING
Never tow AWD vehicles (including AT, MT and CVT) with the front wheels raised
off the ground while the rear wheels are on the ground, or with the rear wheels
raised off the ground while the front wheels are on the ground. This will cause
the vehicle to spin away due to the operation
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