Parking Tips - Subaru Impreza 2017 Owner's Manual

NOTE
While using the emergency brake, the
electronic parking brake indicator light
and the indicator light on the parking
brake switch illuminate and a chirp
sounds.
If the foot brake has a malfunction, you
can stop the vehicle by pulling the parking
brake switch continuously.
While applying the emergency brake, the
electronic parking brake indicator light and
the indicator on the parking brake switch
illuminate and a chirp sounds.
! Electronic parking brake system
warning
CAUTION
If the electronic parking brake in-
dicator light flashes, the electronic
parking brake system may be mal-
functioning. Immediately stop your
vehicle in the nearest safe location
and we recommend that you contact
your SUBARU dealer.
1) Electronic parking brake indicator light
2) Electronic parking brake warning light
If a malfunction occurs in the electronic
parking brake system, the electronic park-
ing brake warning light illuminates and/or
the electronic parking brake indicator light
flashes. Refer to Electronic parking brake
warning light/Vacuum pressure system
warning light (yellow) F3-26 and Elec-
tronic parking brake indicator light F3-26.
Starting and operating/Parking your vehicle
& Parking tips
When parking your vehicle, always per-
form the following items.
. Apply the parking brake.
. Put the select lever in the P (Park)
position.
Never rely on the mechanical friction of
the transmission alone to hold the vehicle.
When parking on a hill, always turn the
steering wheel. When the vehicle is
headed up the hill, the front wheels should
be turned away from the curb.
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