2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca Owner's Manual - Page 240

7-26 Starting and operating Never drive while the parking brake is set because this will cause unnecessary wear on the brake linings. Before starting to drive, always make sure that the parking brake has been fully released. Never drive with your foot on the parking brake pedal. 700319 700320 To release the parking brake, hold down the brake pedal while pushing the parking brake pedal and slowly releasing it. When the parking brake is set while the engine is running, the parking brake warning light comes on. After starting the vehicle, be sure that the warning light has gone out before the vehicle is driven. Refer to the "Warning and indicator lights" section (chapter 3). 700327 When parking on a hill, always turn the steering wheel. When the vehicle is headed up the hill, the front wheels should be turned away from the curb. To set the parking brake, hold down the brake pedal while pushing the parking brake pedal as far as it will go. When parking your vehicle, always set the parking brake firmly and put the selector lever in the "P" (Park) position. Always set the parking brake firmly when parking your vehicle. Never rely on the transmission alone to hold the vehicle. 700321 When facing downhill, the front wheels should be turned into the curb.