Electronic Parking Brake - If The Electronic Parking Brake Cannot Be Released - Subaru Outback 2011 Owner's Manual

. 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.
. Do not run the engine while being
towed in this method. Transmis-
sion damage could result if the
vehicle is towed with engine
running.
. For AT and CVT models, the
traveling speed must be limited
to less than 30 km/h (20 mph) and
the traveling distance to less
than 50 km (31 miles). For greater
speeds and distances, transport
your vehicle on a flat-bed truck.
Electronic parking brake – if
the electronic parking brake
cannot be released
WARNING
. When the electronic parking
brake cannot be released, the
electronic parking brake system
may malfunction. Driving in such
conditions may cause an unex-
pected accident. We recommend
that you contact your SUBARU
dealer for inspection as soon as
possible.
. You can release the electronic
parking brake by using the elec-
tronic parking brake release tool
in case of an emergency. How-
ever, after releasing the electro-
nic parking brake by using the
electronic parking brake release
tool, we recommend that you
contact your SUBARU dealer for
inspection as soon as possible.
. Release the electronic parking
brake by using the electronic
parking brake release tool on a
level road. Otherwise, the vehicle
may move, which could cause an
accident.
In case of emergency
. 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"/"OFF"
position. Otherwise, the electro-
nic parking brake system may
operate and the electronic park-
ing brake release tool may rotate
and an unexpected 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.
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