Subaru 2001 Outback Owner's Manual page 327

. When releasing the electronic
parking brake by using the elec-
tronic parking brake release tool,
always perform the following
items.
– Shift the shift lever in the "1"
or "R" position (MT models).
– Shift the select lever in the "P"
position (AT and CVT models).
– Use tire stops under the tires.
. When releasing the electronic
parking brake by using the elec-
tronic parking brake release tool,
make sure that the ignition
switch is in the "LOCK" position.
Otherwise, the electronic parking
brake system may operate and
the electronic parking brake re-
lease tool may rotate and unex-
pected accident may occur.
CAUTION
. Under certain weather conditions
(rain, snow, sandstorm, etc.), do
not release the electronic parking
brake by using the electronic
parking brake release tool. If
water or dust enters the device,
the device may malfunction.
. If the cap cannot be removed,
contact your SUBARU dealer for
inspection.
. After releasing the electronic
parking brake by using the elec-
tronic parking brake release tool,
make sure that the cap is rein-
stalled to the parking brake re-
lease device. If the cap is not
reinstalled, water or dust enters
the device and the device may
malfunction.
NOTE
It may be difficult to release the elec-
tronic parking brake by using the
electronic parking brake release tool.
Have your SUBARU dealer release the
electronic parking brake if necessary.
In the event that you cannot release the
electronic parking brake by pulling the
electronic parking brake switch or by
depressing the accelerator pedal, you
can release the electronic parking brake
manually by using the electronic parking
brake release tool.
1. Shift the shift lever in the "1" or "R"
position (MT models) or the select lever in
the "P" position (AT and CVT models).
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK"
position.
In case of emergency
3. Make sure that the brake system
warning light and the indicator light on
the parking brake switch have turned off.
4. Use tire stops under the tires to
prevent the vehicle from moving.
5. Take out the electronic parking brake
release tool. Refer to "Maintenance tools"
F9-3.
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