2011 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 278

7-36 Starting and operating the brake system warning light has illuminated. Otherwise, the Hill Holder function may not operate properly and an accident may occur. . When you do not frequently use the parking brake when stopping on an uphill slope NOTE . If the Hill Holder switch is pressed for more than 30 seconds, the Hill Holder indicator light turns off, the brake system warning light flashes and the system ignores any further pressing of the switch. To activate the switch again, turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" position and restart the engine. . When the Hill Holder function is deactivated while the Hill Holder function has a malfunction, if you press the Hill Holder switch, a chirp sounds. When the Hill Holder function is activated, the Hill Holder indicator light illuminates. Refer to "Hill Holder indicator light" F3-19. ! 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 rear wheel brake overheating. NOTE While using the emergency brake, the brake system warning light and the indicator light on the parking brake switch illuminate and a chirp sounds. If the foot brake has a malfunction, you can stop the vehicle by pressing the parking brake switch continuously. While applying the emergency brake, the brake system warning light and the indicator on the parking brake switch illuminate and a chirp sounds. 1) 2) 3) Parking brake switch Hill Holder switch Indicator light ! Hill Holder indicator light You can activate/deactivate the Hill Holder function by pressing the Hill Holder switch. To activate: Press the Hill Holder switch. To deactivate: Press the Hill Holder switch again. Deactivate the Hill Holder function under the following conditions. . When towing a trailer . When carrying a heavy load