Get Starting and Operating -> 7-16. Parking Your Vehicle Guide for Subaru Outback SUV Sixth Generation (2020-2025)

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& TPMS Screen

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This screen displays each tire pressure.

Refer to “Basic Screens” �P208.

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WARNING

. Never leave unattended children

or pets in the vehicle. They could

accidentally injure themselves or

others through inadvertent op-

eration of the vehicle. Also, on

hot or sunny days, the tempera-

ture in a closed vehicle could

quickly become high enough to

cause severe or possibly fatal

injuries to them.

. Do not park the vehicle over

flammable materials such as dry

grass, waste paper or rags, as

they may burn easily if they come

near hot engine or exhaust sys-

tem parts.

. Be sure to stop the engine if you

take a nap in the vehicle. If engine

exhaust gas enters the passen-

ger compartment, occupants in

the vehicle could die from carbon

monoxide (CO) contained in the

exhaust gas.

& Electronic Parking Brake

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1) Parking brake switch

2) Indicator light

3) Release the electronic parking brake

4) Apply the electronic parking brake

WARNING

. Before exiting the vehicle, make

sure that you turn off the engine.

Otherwise, the parking brake may

be released and an accident may

occur.

. If the brake system warning light

turns on, the electronic parking

brake system may be malfunc-

tioning. Immediately stop your

vehicle in a safe location, use tire

stops under the tires to prevent

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the vehicle from moving and

contact your SUBARU dealer.

. If the electronic parking brake is

operated under the following

conditions, the electronic park-

ing brake indicator light may

flash.

– The brake is overheated.

– The vehicle is on a steep

slope.

In such cases, the vehicle may

start to move which may lead to

an accident. Always use the tire

stops.

CAUTION

. When the electronic parking

brake cannot be applied due to a

malfunction, contact your

SUBARU dealer immediately for

an inspection. If you have to park

your vehicle in such conditions,

perform the following procedure.

– Stop your vehicle in a flat

location.

– Shift the select lever in the “P”

position. When the select le-

ver cannot be shifted into the

“P” position, you must release

shift lock. Refer to “Shift Lock

Function” �P371.

– Use tire stops under the tires

to prevent the vehicle from

moving.

. Never drive with the parking

brake applied. Doing so will

cause unnecessary brake pad

wear. Before driving off, always

make sure that the parking brake

has been released and the brake

system warning light has turned

off.

. The braking power of the electro-

nic parking brake may not be

sufficient when strong braking

power is needed (e.g., when park-

ing on a steep slope while towing

a trailer (Outback/Subaru

Outback Wilderness)).

Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic

parking brake. You can apply/release the

parking brake by operating the parking

brake switch.

To apply: Depress the brake pedal and

pull up the parking brake switch.

To release: Press the parking brake

switch firmly while the ignition switch is in

the “ON” position and the brake pedal is

depressed.

Electronic parking brake indicator light

When the parking brake is applied while

the ignition switch is in the “ON” position,

the following indicator lights illuminate.

. The indicator light on the parking brake

switch

. The electronic parking brake indicator

light on the combination meter (for details,

refer to “Electronic Parking Brake Indicator

Light” �P189.)

NOTE

. The parking brake will not be re-

leased under the following conditions

even if the parking brake switch is

pressed.

– The ignition switch is in the

“ACC” or “LOCK”/“OFF” position.

– The brake pedal is not depressed.

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. The electronic parking brake system

uses motors to apply the parking brake.

Therefore, operating sounds from the

motors will be heard when applying or

releasing the parking brake. Make sure

that the motor sounds are heard when

applying or releasing the parking

brake.

. When the electronic parking brake

system has a malfunction or the elec-

tronic parking brake operation is pro-

hibited temporarily, if the parking brake

switch is operated, a chirp sound is

heard and the electronic parking brake

indicator light flashes.

. When you cannot release the park-

ing brake due to, for example, a system

malfunction, contact your SUBARU

dealer and have your SUBARU dealer

release the parking brake.

. If the operation of the electronic

parking brake switch is stopped mid-

way or performed extremely slowly, the

system may detect an error and turn on

the brake system warning light. How-

ever, this does not indicate a malfunc-

tion if the warning light turns off after

operating the switch.

. When the electronic parking brake

has not been used for a long period of

time, the electronic parking brake may

operate automatically after the ignition

switch is turned to the “LOCK”/“OFF”

position. This occurs due to checking

the proper operation of the electronic

parking brake and does not indicate a

malfunction.

. If the electronic parking brake

switch is malfunctioning and the elec-

tronic parking brake cannot be re-

leased, refer to the instructions de-

scribed in “Automatic release function

by accelerator pedal” �P390.

. After activating the electronic park-

ing brake, you may hear a short sound

several minutes after the electronic

parking brake indicator light and the

indicator light on the electronic parking

brake switch illuminate as the system

confirms proper engagement. This

sound is different from the apply and

release sound.

This can occur:

– If the brakes are extremely hot.

– If the car is parked on a steep

incline.

– If the electronic parking brake is

applied after the ignition switch is

turned OFF.

This is a normal operating sound under

any of these conditions.

. The Auto Start Stop system is deac-

tivated while the electronic parking

brake is applied.

. If you operate the electronic parking

brake switch while the Auto Start Stop

system is activated, the Auto Start Stop

system will be deactivated. The elec-

tronic parking brake will activate after

the engine is restarted. After the elec-

tronic parking brake indicator light is

illuminated, release your foot from the

brake pedal.

. When starting the engine or restart-

ing the engine using the Auto Start Stop

system, if you operate the electronic

parking brake switch, the electronic

parking brake indicator light may flash

temporarily. However, this is not a

malfunction if the light turns off after

the electronic parking brake is deacti-

vated.

! Automatic release function by ac-

celerator pedal

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The electronic parking brake system has

an automatic release function. The parking

brake will be automatically released by

depressing the accelerator pedal. How-

ever, the automatic release function does

not operate under the following conditions.

. Any door (other than the trunk lid or rear

gate) is open.

. The driver’s seatbelt is not fastened.

If the parking brake is automatically

released, the electronic parking brake

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indicator light and the indicator light on the

parking brake switch turn off.

NOTE

Even if you have applied the parking

brake, the parking brake will be auto-

matically released when the accelera-

tor pedal is depressed.

! Auto Vehicle Hold function

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The Auto Vehicle Hold function will auto-

matically keep the vehicle stopped even

after releasing the brake pedal when the

vehicle is at a complete stop, such as at

traffic signals.

WARNING

. Do not use the Auto Vehicle Hold

function on a steep hill or slip-

pery road. The vehicle may move

even when using the Auto Vehicle

Hold function, causing serious

injury or accidents.

. Do not use the Auto Vehicle Hold

function to park the vehicle. The

vehicle may move unexpectedly,

causing serious injury or acci-

dents. Make sure to shift the

select lever to the “P” position

and apply the electronic parking

brake in the following cases.

– When you are going to park

your vehicle.

– When passengers are getting

in or out of the vehicle.

– When you are loading or un-

. When using the Auto Vehicle

Hold function, do not release the

brake pedal before the Auto Ve-

hicle Hold indicator illuminates.

The vehicle may move unexpect-

edly, causing serious injury or

accidents.

. Deactivate the Auto Vehicle Hold

function in the following cases.

Otherwise, the vehicle may move

unexpectedly, causing serious

injury or accidents.

– When washing your vehicle in

an automatic car wash

– When being towed

CAUTION

. When stopping on a steep slope

with the Auto Vehicle Hold func-

tion turned on, the electronic

parking brake may be automati-

cally applied. Then the electronic

parking brake indicator light will

flash. In such a case, depress and

hold the brake pedal while stop-

ping. Otherwise, the vehicle may

move.

. When being towed, turn off the

Auto Vehicle Hold function.

NOTE

We recommend turning on the Auto

Vehicle Hold function when stopping

on an incline. If the Auto Vehicle Hold

function is turned off, the vehicle may

roll backward when driving off.

! To turn on/off the Auto Vehicle

Hold function

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Auto Vehicle Hold indicator light

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To turn the Auto Vehicle Hold function on

and off, operate the center information

display. Refer to “Car settings” �P226

(11.6-inch display models) or “Vehicle

setting icons” �P246 (dual 7.0-inch dis-

play models).

When the Auto Vehicle Hold function is

turned ON, the Auto Vehicle Hold indicator

light will turn on.

NOTE

. When the electronic parking brake

system has a malfunction while the

Auto Vehicle Hold function is turned on,

a chirp will sound, the Auto Vehicle

Hold indicator light will turn off and the

brake system warning light will turn on.

. Every time when starting the engine,

the Auto Vehicle Hold function will be

set to off.

! To operate the Auto Vehicle Hold

function

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Stop the vehicle by depressing the brake

pedal when all of the following conditions

are met. Then the Auto Vehicle Hold

function will operate.

. Driver’s door is closed.

. The driver’s seatbelt is fastened.

. The select lever is in a position other

than the “P” position.

Auto Vehicle Hold indicator light

While the vehicle is kept stopped by the

Auto Vehicle Hold function, the Auto

Vehicle Hold indicator light will flash.

! To release the Auto Vehicle Hold

function

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Perform any of the following operations to

release the Auto Vehicle Hold function.

. Depress the accelerator pedal.

. Depress the brake pedal again.

. Apply the electronic parking brake.

. Shift the select lever to the “P” position

with the brake pedal pressed.

. Deactivate the Auto Vehicle Hold func-

tion operating with the center information

display while depressing the brake pedal.

When the Auto Vehicle Hold function is

released, the Auto Vehicle Hold indicator

light will change from flashing to illumi-

nated.

Under any of the following conditions, the

Auto Vehicle Hold function will be auto-

matically released and the electronic

parking brake will be automatically ap-

plied.

. The Auto Vehicle Hold function has

been in operation for 10 minutes.

. The driver’s seatbelt is unfastened.

. The ignition switch is turned to the

“LOCK”/“OFF” position.

. The vehicle is stopped on a steep

slope.

. The Auto Vehicle Hold function is

malfunctioning.

In such cases, the Auto Vehicle Hold

indicator light will turn off and the electronic

parking brake indicator light will illuminate.

! Tips

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. When the electronic parking brake is

automatically applied with the vehicle kept

stopped by the Auto Vehicle Hold function,

release the electronic parking brake by

either of the following operations before

starting off. Then make sure that the

electronic parking brake indicator light is

off.

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– Depress the accelerator pedal with

the driver’s seatbelt fastened and with

the doors closed.

– Press the electronic parking brake

switch with the brake pedal depressed.

. Under certain conditions, including a

malfunction of the Auto Vehicle Hold, a

warning buzzer will sound and a warning

message will appear on the combination

meter display (color LCD). All warning

messages should be strictly observed.

. On a steep slope, the vehicle cannot be

kept stopped by the Auto Vehicle Hold

function. In such a case, depress and hold

the brake pedal.

. When stopping on a steep slope with

the Auto Vehicle Hold function activated,

the electronic parking brake may automa-

tically applied after stopping, then the

electronic parking brake indicator light

may flash. In such a case, depress and

hold the brake pedal while stopped.

Otherwise, the vehicle may move. When

getting out of the vehicle, stop the vehicle

on a flat surface, then apply the electronic

parking brake.

. If the Auto Vehicle Hold indicator light

does not illuminates even after touching

“Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH)” with the operat-

ing conditions met, the function may have

a malfunction. Contact your SUBARU

dealer for an inspection.

. You may hear a sound while the Auto

Vehicle Hold function is keeping your

vehicle stopped. This is normal, and does

not represent a malfunction.

. When you depress the brake pedal to

release the Auto Vehicle Hold function, an

operation sound or vibration may be

generated, or the brake pedal may return

slowly. This is not a malfunction.

. While the vehicle is kept stopped by the

Auto Vehicle Hold function, the brake

pedal may feel stiff. However, this is not a

malfunction.

. When using the Auto Vehicle Hold

function, depress the brake pedal firmly.

Otherwise, the Auto Vehicle Hold may not

operate.

! Emergency brake

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CAUTION

Use the emergency brake only in

case of an emergency. If the emer-

gency brake is excessively used, the

brake parts will wear down faster or

the brake may not work sufficiently

due to brake overheating.

NOTE

. While using the emergency brake,

the electronic parking brake indicator

light and the indicator light on the

parking brake switch illuminate and a

chirp sounds.

. While using the emergency brake, a

sound may be heard from the engine

compartment. This is the operating

sound of the brake that is activated by

the Vehicle Dynamics Control system,

and does not indicate a malfunction.

If the foot brake has a malfunction, you can

stop the vehicle by pulling the parking

brake switch continuously.

While applying the emergency brake, the

electronic parking brake indicator light and

the indicator light on the parking brake

switch illuminate and a chirp sounds.

! Electronic parking brake system

warning

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CAUTION

If the brake system warning light

turns on, the electronic parking

brake system may be malfunction-

ing. Immediately stop your vehicle in

the nearest safe location and con-

tact your SUBARU dealer.

If a malfunction occurs in the electronic

parking brake system, the brake system

warning light turns on. Refer to “Electronic

parking brake system warning” �P189.

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& Parking Tips

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When parking your vehicle, always per-

form the following items.

. Apply the parking brake.

. Place the select lever in the “P” (Park)

position.

Never rely on the transmission alone to

hold the vehicle.

When parking on a hill, always turn the

steering wheel as described here. When

the vehicle is headed up the hill, the front

wheels should be turned away from the

curb.

When facing downhill, the front wheels

should be turned into the curb.

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The Auto Start Stop system is designed to

automatically stop and restart the engine

when the vehicle is stationary for a short

period of time (while waiting for a traffic

light or in a traffic jam) after the engine has

warmed up. The system operates in order

to reduce fuel consumption, exhaust emis-

sions and undesired idling noise.

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CAUTION

The Auto Start Stop system is de-

signed to automatically stop and

restart the engine for a short period

of time during idling. Do not use the

system when parking the vehicle

normally.

So that it can be used safely and comfor-

tably, in addition to driver operations, the

Auto Start Stop system is designed to

constantly monitor the vehicle conditions

as well as the environment inside and

outside the vehicle, in order to control

stopping and restarting of the engine.

After the vehicle has been completely

stopped by depressing the brake pedal

with the select lever in the “D” position, the

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