Disc Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicators - Subaru 2007 B9 Tribeca Owner's Manual

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Starting and operating
functioning. If this happens, however, you
will have to push the pedal much harder
than normal and the braking distance will
increase.
NOTE
Some sound accompanying operation
of the vacuum pump may be heard
from the engine compartment during
driving. This does not indicate a fault.
Brake assist system
Do not be overconfident about the
brake assist. It is not a system that
brings more braking ability to the
vehicle beyond its braking capabili-
ty. Always use the utmost care when
driving regarding vehicle speed and
safe distance.
When you need to brake suddenly,
continue depressing the brake ped-
al strongly to bring the effect of the
brake assist.
NOTE
When you depress the brake pedal
suddenly, the brake pedal might wig-
gle. This is a normal operation phe-
nomenon, and it is not a malfunction.
Brake assist is a driver assistance system.
It assists the brake power when the driver
cannot depress the brake pedal strongly
and the brake power is insufficient.
Brake assist generates the brake power
according to the speed at which the driver
depresses the brake pedal.
Disc brake pad wear warning
indicators
The disc brake pad wear warning indica-
tors on the disc brakes give a warning
noise when the brake pads are worn.
If a squeaking or scraping noise is heard
from the disc brakes while braking, imme-
diately have your vehicle inspected by the
nearest SUBARU dealer.
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