2011 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 327

In case of emergency 9-17 . When releasing the electronic parking brake by using the electronic parking brake release tool, always perform the following items. - Shift the shift lever in the "1" or "R" position (MT models). - Shift the select lever in the "P" position (AT and CVT models). - Use tire stops under the tires. . When releasing the electronic parking brake by using the electronic parking brake release tool, make sure that the ignition switch is in the "LOCK" position. Otherwise, the electronic parking brake system may operate and the electronic parking brake release tool may rotate and unexpected accident may occur. . If the cap cannot be removed, contact your SUBARU dealer for inspection. . After releasing the electronic parking brake by using the electronic parking brake release tool, make sure that the cap is reinstalled to the parking brake release device. If the cap is not reinstalled, water or dust enters the device and the device may malfunction. 3. Make sure that the brake system warning light and the indicator light on the parking brake switch have turned off. 4. Use tire stops under the tires to prevent the vehicle from moving. 5. Take out the electronic parking brake release tool. Refer to "Maintenance tools" F9-3. NOTE It may be difficult to release the electronic parking brake by using the electronic parking brake release tool. Have your SUBARU dealer release the electronic parking brake if necessary. In the event that you cannot release the electronic parking brake by pulling the electronic parking brake switch or by depressing the accelerator pedal, you can release the electronic parking brake manually by using the electronic parking brake release tool. 1. Shift the shift lever in the "1" or "R" position (MT models) or the select lever in the "P" position (AT and CVT models). 2. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" position. - CONTINUED - CAUTION . Under certain weather conditions (rain, snow, sandstorm, etc.), do not release the electronic parking brake by using the electronic parking brake release tool. If water or dust enters the device, the device may malfunction.