Subaru 2002 IMPREZA Service Manual page 2342

BRAKE
3) Adjust the PHV cable. <Ref. to BR-64, ADJUST-
MENT, Hill Holder.>
CAUTION:
After replacing the PHV cable with new one, op-
erate the clutch pedal about 30 times as a run-
ning-in operation prior to adjustment.
D: ADJUSTMENT
Confirm stopping and starting performances by ac-
tivating the hill holder on an uphill road of 3° or high-
er inclination.
1) If the vehicle does not stop;
Tighten the adjusting nut of PHV cable.
2) If the vehicle does not start properly;
• Case A — When the hill holder is released later
than engagement of clutch pedal (Engine tends to
stall.):
Loosen adjusting nut gradually until smooth start-
ing is enabled.
• Case B — When the hill holder is released earlier
than engagement of clutch pedal (Vehicle slips
down slightly.):
Tighten the adjusting nut so that hill holder is re-
leased later than engagement of clutch pedal (sta-
tus in Case A). Then make adjustment the same as
in Case A.
CAUTION:
Whenever turning the adjusting nut, prevent
the PHV cable from revolving.
(1) Adjusting nut
(2) Lock nut
(3) PHV
3) Tighten the lock nut.
Tightening torque:
3.4 N·m (0.35 kgf-m, 2.5 ft-lb)
HILL HOLDER
S4M0241C
BR-64