2011 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 139

3-18 Instruments and controls er. For details, refer to "Electronic parking brake" F7-34. NOTE . When the ignition switch is turned to the "LOCK" position with the electronic parking brake applied, the brake system warning light remains illuminated for approximately 30 seconds and then turns off. . When the electronic parking brake switch is pressed to apply the electronic parking brake while the ignition switch is in the "LOCK" position, the brake system warning light illuminates, remains illuminated for approximately 30 seconds and then turns off. . Even if the brake system warning light flashes, if the warning light behavior is as described in the following examples, the electronic parking brake system is not malfunctioning. - The warning light turns off when the electronic parking brake is applied or released. - The warning light turns off when the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position again. . The brake system warning light may flash immediately after the engine is started. However, it is not malfunction- ing if the warning light turns off after the electronic parking brake is released. . The brake system warning light may flash after the electronic parking brake is frequently applied and released. However, the electronic parking brake system is not malfunctioning if the light turns off for a short period of time. This light has the following functions: ! Parking brake warning The light illuminates with the parking brake applied while the ignition switch is in the "ON" position. It turns off when the parking brake is released. ! Brake fluid level warning This light illuminates when the brake fluid level has dropped to near the "MIN" level of the brake fluid reservoir with the ignition switch in the "ON" position and with the parking brake released. If the brake system warning light should illuminate while driving (with the parking brake released and with the ignition switch positioned in "ON"), it could be an indication of leaking of brake fluid or worn brake pads. If this occurs, immediately stop the vehicle at the nearest safe place and check the brake fluid level. If the fluid level is below the "MIN" mark in the reservoir, do not drive the vehicle. Have the vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU dealer for repair. ! Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system warning The brake system warning light also illuminates if a malfunction occurs in the EBD system. In that event, it illuminates together with the ABS warning light. The EBD system may be malfunctioning if the brake system warning light and ABS warning light illuminate simultaneously during driving. Even if the EBD system fails, the conventional braking system will still function. However, the rear wheels will be more prone to locking when the brakes are applied harder than usual and the vehicle's motion may therefore become somewhat harder to control. If the brake system warning light and ABS warning light illuminate simultaneously, take the following steps: 1. Stop the vehicle in the nearest safe, flat place. 2. Shut down the engine, then restart it. 3. Release the parking brake. If both warning lights turn off, the EBD system may be malfunctioning. Drive carefully to the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the system inspected.