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:
When maintenance and service are required,
it is recommended that all work be
done by an authorized SUBARU dealer.
If you perform maintenance and service by
yourself, you should familiarize yourself
with the information provided in this section
on general maintenance and service
for your SUBARU...
Stop the vehicle by depressing the brake
pedal when all of the following conditions
are met. Then the Auto Vehicle Hold
function will operate.
Driver’s door is closed.
The driver’s seatbelt is fastened.
The select lever is in a position other
than the “P” position...