Subaru WRX 2018, Owner'S Manual

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brake, you may hear a short sound
several minutes after the electronic
parking brake indicator light illumi-
nates as the system confirms proper
engagement. This sound is different
from the apply and release sound.
This can occur:
–
If the brakes are extremely hot.
–
If the car is parked on a steep
incline.
–
If the electronic parking brake is
applied after the ignition switch is
turned OFF.
This is a normal operating sound under
any of these conditions.
!
Automatic release function by ac-
celerator pedal
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) is
open.
.
The driver
’
s seatbelt is not fastened.
If the parking brake is automatically
released, the electronic parking brake
indicator light and the indicator light on
the parking brake switch turn off.
!
Auto Vehicle Hold function
The Auto Vehicle Hold function will auto-
matically keep the vehicle stopped even
after releasing the brake pedal when the
vehicle is at a complete stop, such as at
traffic signals. The function will be can-
celed by either of the following operations.
.
Depressing the accelerator pedal
.
Depressing the brake pedal again
WARNING
.
Do not use the Auto Vehicle Hold
function on a steep hill or slip-
pery road. The vehicle may move
even when using the Auto Vehi-
cle Hold function, causing ser-
ious injury or accidents.
.
Do not use the Auto Vehicle Hold
function to park the vehicle. The
vehicle may move unexpectedly,
causing serious injury or acci-
dents. Make sure to shift the
select lever to the
“
P
”
position
and apply the electronic parking
brake in the following cases.
–
When you are going to park
your vehicle
–
When passengers are getting
in or out of the vehicle
–
When you are loading or un-
loading
.
When using the Auto Vehicle
Hold function, do not release
the brake pedal before the Auto
Vehicle Hold operation indicator
illuminates. The vehicle may
move unexpectedly, causing ser-
ious injury or accidents.
.
Deactivate the Auto Vehicle Hold
function in the following cases.
Otherwise, the vehicle may move
unexpectedly, causing serious
injury or accidents.
–
When washing your vehicle in
an automatic car wash
–
When being towed
Starting and operating/Parking your vehicle
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