2010-2016 Subaru XV SUV Starting and operating -> Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system User Manual
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7-28 Starting and operating/Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) systemalso hear the sound of the ABS working& Steps to take if EBD systemElectronic Brake Force Dis-from the engine compartment. This ismalfunctionstribution (EBD) systemcaused by an automatic functional test ofthe ABS system being carried out andThe EBD system maximizes the effective-does not indicate any abnormal of the brakes by allowing the rearbrakes to supply a greater proportion of& ABS warning lightthe braking force. It functions by adjustingRefer to “ABS warning light” distribution of braking force to the rearwheels in accordance with the vehicle’sloading condition and EBD system is an integral part of theABS system and uses some of the ABSsystem’s components to perform its func-tion of optimizing the distribution of brak-ing force. If any of the ABS componentsIf a malfunction occurs in the EBD system,used by the EBD system malfunction, thethe system stops working and the brakeEBD system also stops warning light and ABS warningWhen the EBD system is operating, youlight illuminate hear a chattering noise or feel a slightThe EBD system may be malfunctioning ifvibration in the brake pedal. This is normalthe brake system warning light and ABSand does not indicate a light illuminate simultaneouslyduring if the EBD system malfunctions, theconventional braking system will still func-tion. However, the rear wheels will bemore prone to locking when the brakesare applied harder than usual and thevehicle’s motion may therefore becomesomewhat harder to the brake system warning light and ABS
7-28 Starting and operating/Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system
also hear the sound of the ABS working
& Steps to take if EBD system
Electronic Brake Force Dis-
from the engine compartment. This is
malfunctions
tribution (EBD) system
caused by an automatic functional test of
the ABS system being carried out and
The EBD system maximizes the effective-
does not indicate any abnormal condition.
ness of the brakes by allowing the rear
brakes to supply a greater proportion of
& ABS warning light
the braking force. It functions by adjusting
Refer to “ABS warning light” F3-16.
the distribution of braking force to the rear
wheels in accordance with the vehicle’s
loading condition and speed.
The EBD system is an integral part of the
ABS system and uses some of the ABS
system’s components to perform its func-
tion of optimizing the distribution of brak-
ing force. If any of the ABS components
If a malfunction occurs in the EBD system,
used by the EBD system malfunction, the
the system stops working and the brake
EBD system also stops working.
system warning light and ABS warning
When the EBD system is operating, you
light illuminate simultaneously.
may hear a chattering noise or feel a slight
The EBD system may be malfunctioning if
vibration in the brake pedal. This is normal
the brake system warning light and ABS
and does not indicate a malfunction.
warning light illuminate simultaneously
during driving.
Even if the EBD system malfunctions, the
conventional braking system will still func-
tion. However, the rear wheels will be
more prone to locking when the brakes
are applied harder than usual and the
vehicle’s motion may therefore become
somewhat harder to control.
If the brake system warning light and ABS
7-29Starting and operating/Vehicle Dynamics Control systemwarning light illuminate simultaneously,Vehicle Dynamics Controlgerous. This indicates your braketake the following may not be workingsystemproperly. If the light remains1. Stop the vehicle in the nearest safe,illuminated, have the brakes in-flat location.& Safety precautionsspected by a SUBARU dealer2. Shut down the engine, apply brake, and then restart . If at all in doubt about whether3. Release the parking brake. If boththe brakes are operating prop-Always use the utmost care inwarning lights turn off, the EBD systemerly, do not drive the – overconfidence becausemay be malfunctioning. Drive carefully toHave your vehicle towed to theyou are driving a vehicle with thethe nearest SUBARU dealer and have thenearest SUBARU dealer for re-Vehicle Dynamics Control systemsystem easily lead to a serious acci-4. If both warning lights illuminate remain illuminated after the enginehas been restarted, shut down the engineagain, apply the parking brake, and checkCAUTIONthe brake fluid level. Refer to “Brake fluid”F11-16.. Even if your vehicle is equipped5. If the brake fluid level is not below thewith Vehicle Dynamics Control“MIN” mark, the EBD system may besystem, winter tires should bemalfunctioning. Drive carefully to theused when driving on snow-cov-nearest SUBARU dealer and have theered or icy roads; in addition,system speed should be reduced6. If the brake fluid level is below theconsiderably. Simply having a“MIN” mark, DO NOT drive the Dynamics Control sys-Instead, have the vehicle towed to thetem does not guarantee that thenearest SUBARU dealer for will be able to avoidaccidents in any . Activation of the Vehicle Dy-namics Control system is an. Driving with the brake systemindication that the road beingwarning light illuminated is dan-travelled on has
7-29
Starting and operating/Vehicle Dynamics Control system
warning light illuminate simultaneously,
Vehicle Dynamics Control
gerous. This indicates your brake
take the following steps.
system may not be working
system
properly. If the light remains
1. Stop the vehicle in the nearest safe,
illuminated, have the brakes in-
flat location.
& Safety precautions
spected by a SUBARU dealer
2. Shut down the engine, apply the
immediately.
parking brake, and then restart it.
WARNING
. If at all in doubt about whether
3. Release the parking brake. If both
the brakes are operating prop-
Always use the utmost care in
warning lights turn off, the EBD system
erly, do not drive the vehicle.
driving – overconfidence because
may be malfunctioning. Drive carefully to
Have your vehicle towed to the
you are driving a vehicle with the
the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the
nearest SUBARU dealer for re-
Vehicle Dynamics Control system
system inspected.
pair.
could easily lead to a serious acci-
4. If both warning lights illuminate again
dent.
and remain illuminated after the engine
has been restarted, shut down the engine
again, apply the parking brake, and check
CAUTION
the brake fluid level. Refer to “Brake fluid”
F11-16.
. Even if your vehicle is equipped
5. If the brake fluid level is not below the
with Vehicle Dynamics Control
“MIN” mark, the EBD system may be
system, winter tires should be
malfunctioning. Drive carefully to the
used when driving on snow-cov-
nearest SUBARU dealer and have the
ered or icy roads; in addition,
system inspected.
vehicle speed should be reduced
6. If the brake fluid level is below the
considerably. Simply having a
“MIN” mark, DO NOT drive the vehicle.
Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-
Instead, have the vehicle towed to the
tem does not guarantee that the
nearest SUBARU dealer for repair.
vehicle will be able to avoid
accidents in any situation.
WARNING
. Activation of the Vehicle Dy-
namics Control system is an
. Driving with the brake system
indication that the road being
warning light illuminated is dan-
travelled on has a slippery sur-
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