Subaru Outback (BR): Emergency brake
CAUTION
Use the emergency brake only in case of an emergency. If the emergency brake is excessively used, the brake parts will wear down faster or the brake may not work sufficiently due to rear wheel brake overheating.
NOTE
While using the emergency brake, the brake system warning 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 pressing the parking brake switch continuously.
While applying the emergency brake, the brake system warning light and the indicator on the parking brake switch illuminate and a chirp sounds.
Electronic parking brake system warning
CAUTION
If the brake system warning light flashes, the electronic parking brake system may be malfunctioning. Immediately stop your vehicle in the nearest safe location and contact your SUBARU dealer.
If a malfunction occurs in the electronic parking brake system, the brake system warning light flashes. Refer to “Electronic parking brake system warning” F3-19.
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Parking tips
When parking your vehicle, always perform the following items.
● Apply the parking brake.
● For MT models, put the shift lever in the “1” (1st) for upgrade or “R” (Reverse)
for
Cruise control
Cruise control enables you to maintain a constant vehicle speed without holding
your foot on the accelerator pedal and it is operative when the vehicle speed is
25 mph (40 km/h) or more.
WARNING
To set cruise control
1. Press the “CRUISE” main switch button.
The cruise control indicator light on the combination meter will illuminate.
2. Depress the accelerator pedal until the vehicle reaches the desired
SEE MORE:
2.5 L non-turbo models
1) Power steering fluid reservoir (page 11-27)
2) Manual transmission oil level gauge (MT) (page 11-23)
3) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 11-29)
4) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11-28)
5) Fuse box (page 11-46)
6) Battery (page 11-45)
7) Windshield washer tank (page 11-40)
8) Engine oil filler c
RDS text display
If the PS (Program Service Name) and/or RT (Radio Text) are available, pressing
the “TEXT” button changes the display among PS, RT and frequency. The initial setting
is “PS”.
NOTE
● The maximum number of characters that can be displayed for PS is 8.
● The maximum number
