Subaru Outback: 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.
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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
Cruise control enables you to maintain a constant vehicle speed without holding
your foot on the accelerator pedal and it is operative when the vehicle speed is
25 mph (40 km/h) or more.
WARNING
1. Press the “CRUISE” main switch button.
The cruise control indicator light on the combination meter will illuminate.
2. Depress the accelerator pedal until the vehicle reaches the desired
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The light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position
and turns off after approximately 2 seconds. The light illuminates when the Vehicle
Dynamics Control OFF switch is pressed to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control
system.
The Vehicle Dynamics Control system
If the moonroof cannot be closed with the moonroof switch, you can close the
moonroof manually.
1. Take out the screwdriver from the tool bucket.
2. Open the overhead console. Refer to “Overhead console” F6-8.
3. Remove the two screws that retain the moonroof switch body. Then, remove the
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