2006 Subaru Impreza Owner's Manual - Page 131

3-18 Instruments and controls The warning light does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. The warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, but it does not go out even when the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 8 mph (12 km/h). The warning light comes on during driving. the engine has been started, but it goes out when the vehicle speed reaches approximately 8 mph (12 km/h). The warning light comes on during driving, but it goes out immediately and remains off. When driving with an insufficient battery voltage such as when the engine is jump started, the ABS warning light may come on. This is due to the low battery voltage and does not indicate a malfunction. When the battery becomes fully charged, the light will go out. This light has the following three functions: Parking brake warning The light comes on with the parking brake applied while the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. It goes out when the parking brake is fully released. Brake fluid level warning This light comes on 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 fully released. With a vehicle equipped with an EBD system, the ABS warning light comes on together with the brake system warning light if the EBD system becomes faulty. For further details of the EBD system fault warning, refer to “Brake system warning light”. If any of these conditions occur, have the ABS system repaired at the first available opportunity by your SUBARU dealer. Brake system warning light (U.S.) (Canada) NOTE If the warning light behavior is as described in the following, the ABS system may be considered normal. The warning light comes on right after the engine is started but goes out immediately, remaining off. The warning light remains on after Driving with the brake system warning light on is dangerous. This indicates your brake system may not be working properly. If the light remains on, have the brakes inspected by a SUBARU dealer immediately. If at all in doubt about whether the brakes are operating properly, do not drive the vehicle. Have your vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU dealer for repair. If the brake system warning light should come on while driving (with the parking brake fully 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 (vehicles with ABS) The brake system warning light also illu-