2011 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 343

9-18 wise. In case of emergency CAUTION . Do not turn the electronic parking brake release tool counterclockwise or turn it around more than 300 times. Doing so may result in a malfunction of the electronic parking brake. . Do not use electric power tools to turn the electronic parking brake release tool. Doing so may result in a malfunction of the electronic parking brake. Trunk lid (Legacy) - if the trunk lid cannot be opened The trunk lid can also be opened using the key. 8. Break the white film and insert the electronic parking brake release tool into the parking brake release device. 9. Turn the electronic parking brake release tool clockwise approximately 200 to 250 rotations. 10. To confirm that the electronic parking brake is released, shift the shift lever or the select lever to the "N" position, slightly move the tire stops and have someone push the vehicle slightly while you remain in the driver's seat. If the vehicle moves, the electronic parking brake has been released. 11. Readjust the tire stops. 12. Reinstall the cap to the parking brake release device. To open the trunk lid, insert the key into the key cylinder and turn it clockwise.