Subaru Forester: Parking your vehicle / Automatic release function by accelerator 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 (other than the rear gate) is 
	open.
 
	- The driver’s seatbelt is not fastened.
 
If the parking brake is automatically 
released, the electronic parking brake 
indicator light and the indicator light on 
the parking brake switch turn off.
   
	Parking brake switch
	Indicator light
	Release the electronic parking brake
	Apply the electronic parking brake
WARNING
	Before exiting the vehicle, make 
	sure that you turn off the engine. 
	Otherwise, the parking brake may 
	be released and an accident may 
	occur.
	If the brake system warni..
   
 
   The Auto Vehicle Hold function will automatically 
keep the vehicle stopped even 
after releasing the brake pedal when the 
vehicle is at a complete stop, such as at 
traffic signals...
   
 
   Other information:
   For easy access to the ignition switch in 
the dark, the ignition switch light illuminates 
when the driver’s door is opened or 
when the driver’s door is unlocked using 
the remote keyless entry transmitter.
The light remains illuminated for several 
tens of seconds and then gradually turns 
off under the following conditions...
   
   You can set the date, time and 12h or 24h 
format settings.
Current date and time setting
For details about clock setting, refer to 
“Clock”.
Birthday setting
If a birthday or anniversary is approaching, 
a message will be displayed when the 
ignition switch is turned to the “ON” 
position...