Subaru Legacy Outback 2006, Owner'S Manual

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Starting and operating
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ABS system self-check
You may feel a slight shock in the brake
pedal and hear the operating sound of the
ABS from the engine compartment when
you start the engine and when you drive
off after starting the engine. This is caused
by an automatic functional test of the ABS
system being carried out and does not in-
dicate any abnormal condition.
„
ABS warning light
The ABS warning light comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion and goes out after approximately two
seconds.
This is an indication that the ABS system
is working properly.
When driving with an insufficient battery
voltage such as when the engine is jump
started, the ABS warning light may come
on. This is due to the low battery voltage
and does not indicate a malfunction.
When the battery becomes fully charged,
the light will go out.
NOTE
If the warning light behavior is as de-
scribed in the following, the ABS sys-
tem may be considered normal.
y
The warning light comes on right af-
y
The ABS system does not always
decrease stopping distance. You
should always maintain a safe fol-
lowing distance from other vehi-
cles.
y
When driving on badly surfaced
roads, gravel roads, icy roads, or
over deep newly fallen snow,
stopping distances may be longer
for a vehicle with the ABS system
than one without. When driving
under these conditions, therefore,
reduce your speed and leave am-
ple distance from other vehicles.
y
When you feel the ABS system
operating, you should maintain
constant brake pedal pressure.
Do not pump the brake pedal
since doing so may defeat the op-
eration of the ABS system.
300215
If the warning light behaves as fol-
lows, the ABS system may not be
working properly.
When the warning light is on, the
ABS function shuts down; however,
the conventional brake system con-
tinues to operate normally.
y
The warning light does not come
on when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON” position.
y
The warning light comes on when
the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, but it does not go
out even when the vehicle speed
exceeds approximately 12 km/h (8
mph).
y
The warning light comes on dur-
ing driving.
If these occur, we recommend that
you have the ABS system repaired
at the first available opportunity by
your SUBARU dealer.