Subaru Forester: Parking your vehicle / Automatic release function by accelerator pedal

Electronic parking brake

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..

Auto Vehicle Hold function

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...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2024 Owners Manual: Replacement of brake pad

The disc brakes have audible wear indicators on the brake pads. If the brake pads wear close to their service limit, the wear indicator makes a very audible scraping noise when the brake pedal is applied. If you hear this scraping noise each time you apply the brake pedal, have the brake pads serviced by your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible...

Subaru Forester 2019-2024 Owners Manual: To release the Auto Vehicle Hold function

Perform any of the following operations to release the Auto Vehicle Hold function. Depress the accelerator pedal. Depress the brake pedal again. Apply the electronic parking brake. Shift the select lever to the “P” position with the brake pedal pressed...