Subaru WRX 2018, Owner'S Manual

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In case of emergency/Electronic parking brake
–
if the electronic parking brake cannot be released (models with electronic parking
brake system)
&
Towing with all wheels on the
ground
1. Release the parking brake and put the
transmission in the
“
N
”
/neutral position.
2. The ignition switch should be in the
“
ON
”
position while the vehicle is being
towed.
3. Take up slack in the towline slowly to
prevent damage to the vehicle.
WARNING
.
Never turn the ignition switch to
the
“
LOCK
”
/
“
OFF
”
position while
the vehicle is being towed be-
cause the steering wheel and the
direction of the wheels will be
locked.
.
Remember that the brake booster
and power steering do not func-
tion when the engine is not
running. Because the engine is
turned off, it will take greater
effort to operate the brake pedal
and steering wheel.
CAUTION
.
If transmission failure occurs,
transport your vehicle on a flat-
bed truck.
.
For CVT models, the traveling
speed must be limited to less
than 20 mph (30 km/h) and the
traveling distance to less than 31
miles (50 km). For greater speeds
and distances, transport your
vehicle on a flat-bed truck.
Electronic parking brake
–
if
the electronic parking brake
cannot be released (models
with electronic parking brake
system)
Contact your SUBARU dealer and have
your SUBARU dealer release the electro-
nic parking brake.
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