Subaru Forester 2019-2023 Owners Manual / Starting and operating / Parking your vehicle / Emergency brake

Subaru Forester: Parking your vehicle / 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 brake overheating.

NOTE

While using the emergency brake:

The electronic parking brake indicator light and the indicator light on the parking brake switch illuminate and a chirp sounds.
A sound may be heard from the engine compartment. This is the operating sound of the brake that is activated by the Vehicle Dynamics Control system, and does not indicate a malfunction.

If the foot brake has a malfunction, you can stop the vehicle by pulling the parking brake switch continuously.

While applying the emergency brake, the electronic parking brake indicator light and the indicator light on the parking brake switch illuminate and a chirp sounds.

To release the Auto Vehicle Hold function

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Electronic parking brake system warning

CAUTION If the brake system warning light turns on, the electronic parking brake system may be malfunctioning. Immediately stop your vehicle in the nearest safe location and contact your SUBARU dealer...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2023 Owners Manual: Automatic climate control operation

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Subaru Forester 2019-2023 Owners Manual: Keyless access with push-button start system (if equipped)

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Outside temperature indicator

The outside temperature is displayed on the multi-function display (color LCD).

NOTE

The outside temperature indicator shows the temperature around the sensor. However, the temperature may not be indicated correctly or the update may be delayed in the following conditions. While parking or driving at low speeds When the outside temperature changes suddenly (example: when going in and out of an underground parking area or when passing through a tunnel) When starting the engine after being parked for a certain period of time The temperature unit cannot be changed.