Subaru Ascent 2023 Manual page 380

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Parking your vehicle
brake.
. If you stop operating the electronic
parking brake switch midway or
operate extremely slowly, the sys-
tem may detect an error and turn on
the brake system warning light.
However, this does not indicate a
malfunction if the brake system
warning light turns off after operat-
ing the switch.
. When the electronic parking brake
has not been used for a long period
of time, the electronic parking brake
may operate automatically after the
ignition switch is turned to the
"LOCK"/"OFF" position. This oc-
curs due to checking the proper
operation of the electronic parking
brake and does not indicate a mal-
function.
. If you cannot release the electronic
parking brake due to the switch
malfunction, refer to the instructions
described in "Automatic release
function by accelerator pedal"
�P376.
After activating the electronic parking
brake, you may hear a short sound
several minutes after the electronic
parking brake indicator light illumi-
nates as the system confirms proper
engagement. This sound is different
from the apply and release sound.
This can occur:
– If the brakes are extremely hot.
– If the car is parked on a steep
incline.
– If the electronic parking brake is
applied after the ignition switch is
turned to the "OFF" position.
This is a normal operating sound under
any of these conditions.
! Automatic release function by ac-
celerator pedal
The parking brake will be automatically
released by depressing the accelerator
pedal. However, the automatic release
function does not operate under the
following conditions.
. Any door is open.
. The driver's seatbelt is not fastened.
. The select lever is in the "P" or "N"
position.
If the parking brake is automatically
released, the electronic parking brake
indicator light and the indicator light on
the parking brake switch turn off.
! Auto Vehicle Hold function
The Auto Vehicle Hold function will auto-
matically keep the vehicle held even after
releasing the brake pedal when the vehicle
is at a complete stop, such as at traffic
signals.
WARNING
. Do not use the Auto Vehicle Hold
function on a steep hill or slip-
pery road. The vehicle may move
even when using the Auto Vehicle
Hold function, causing serious
injury or accidents.
. Do not use the Auto Vehicle Hold
function to park the vehicle. The
vehicle may move unexpectedly,
causing serious injury or acci-
dents. Make sure to shift the
select lever to the "P" position
and apply the electronic parking
brake in the following cases.
– When you are going to park
your vehicle
– When passengers are getting
in or out of the vehicle
– When you are loading or un-
loading
. When using the Auto Vehicle
Hold function, do not release the
brake pedal before the Auto Ve-
hicle Hold indicator light illumi-
nates. The vehicle may move
unexpectedly, causing serious