2017-2022 Subaru XV SUV Starting and operating -> Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system User Manual
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7-34Starting and operating/Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) systemElectronic Brake Force Dis-& Steps to take if EBD systemIf all the warning lights illuminate simulta-malfunctionsneously, take the following (EBD) system1. Stop the vehicle in the nearest safe, EBD system maximizes the effective-2. Apply the parking brake and turn off theness of the brakes by allowing the to supply a greater proportion of the3. Restart the force. It functions by adjusting the4. Release the parking of braking force to the rearwheels in accordance with the vehicle9sIf all the warning lights do not comeloading condition and on:The EBD system is an integral part of theThe EBD system have a possible malfunc-ABS and uses some of the ABS compo-tion. Drive carefully to the nearestnents to perform its function of optimizingSUBARU dealer and have the systemthe distribution of braking force. If any ABS components used by the EBDIf a malfunction occurs in the EBD system,system malfunction, the EBD system alsoIf all the warning lights stay illuminatedthe system stops working and the followingstops come back on after approximately 2warning lights illuminate :When the EBD system is operating, you. Brake system warning light1. Turn off the engine hear a chattering noise or feel a slight. ABS warning light2. Apply the parking in the brake pedal. This is normal. Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light3. Check the brake fluid level. For detailsand does not indicate a checking the brake fluid level, referThe EBD system may be malfunctioning ifto <Checking the fluid level= the warning lights illuminate simulta-neously during driving.. If the brake fluid level is not below theEven if the EBD system malfunctions, the<MIN= mark, the EBD system may beconventional braking system will still func
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Starting and operating/Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system
Electronic Brake Force Dis-
& Steps to take if EBD system
If all the warning lights illuminate simulta-
malfunctions
neously, take the following steps.
tribution (EBD) system
1. Stop the vehicle in the nearest safe, flat
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location.
The EBD system maximizes the effective-
2. Apply the parking brake and turn off the
ness of the brakes by allowing the rear
engine.
brakes to supply a greater proportion of the
3. Restart the engine.
braking force. It functions by adjusting the
4. Release the parking brake.
distribution of braking force to the rear
wheels in accordance with the vehicle9s
If all the warning lights do not come
loading condition and speed.
back on:
The EBD system is an integral part of the
The EBD system have a possible malfunc-
ABS and uses some of the ABS compo-
tion. Drive carefully to the nearest
nents to perform its function of optimizing
SUBARU dealer and have the system
the distribution of braking force. If any of
inspected.
the ABS components used by the EBD
If a malfunction occurs in the EBD system,
system malfunction, the EBD system also
If all the warning lights stay illuminated
the system stops working and the following
stops working.
or come back on after approximately 2
warning lights illuminate simultaneously.
seconds:
When the EBD system is operating, you
. Brake system warning light
1. Turn off the engine again.
may hear a chattering noise or feel a slight
. ABS warning light
2. Apply the parking brake.
vibration in the brake pedal. This is normal
. Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light
3. Check the brake fluid level. For details
and does not indicate a malfunction.
about checking the brake fluid level, refer
The EBD system may be malfunctioning if
to <Checking the fluid level= F11-15.
all the warning lights illuminate simulta-
neously during driving.
. If the brake fluid level is not below the
Even if the EBD system malfunctions, the
<MIN= mark, the EBD system may be
conventional braking system will still func-
malfunctioning. Drive carefully to the
tion. However, the rear wheels will be more
nearest SUBARU dealer and have the
prone to locking when the brakes are
system inspected.
applied harder than usual and the vehicle9s
. If the brake fluid level is below the <MIN=
motion may therefore become somewhat
mark, DO NOT drive the vehicle. Instead,
harder to control.
7-35Starting and operating/Vehicle Dynamics Control systemVehicle Dynamics Controlhave the vehicle towed to the nearestnamics Control is no guaranteeSUBARU dealer for full vehicle control will besystemmaintained at all times and underWARNINGS07ANall conditions, its activation& Safety precautionsshould be seen as a sign thatS07AN05. Driving with the brake systemthe speed of the vehicle shouldWARNINGwarning light illuminated is dan-be reduced . This indicates your brakeAlways use the utmost care in driv-. Whenever suspension compo-system may not be working prop-ing 3 overconfidence because younents, steering components, orerly. If the light remains illumi-are driving a vehicle with the Vehiclean axle are removed from anated, have the brakes inspectedDynamics Control system could ea-vehicle, have an inspection ofby a SUBARU dealer immedi-sily lead to a serious system performed by SUBARU dealer.. If at all in doubt about whether the. The following precautions shouldbrakes are operating properly, doCAUTIONbe observed in order to ensurenot drive the vehicle. Have yourthat the Vehicle Dynamics Con-vehicle towed to the nearest. Even if your vehicle is equippedtrol system is operating properly:SUBARU dealer for Vehicle Dynamics Control3 All four wheels should besystem, winter tires should befitted with tires of the sameused when driving on snow-cov-size, type, and brand. Further-ered or icy roads; in addition,more, the amount of wearvehicle speed should be reducedshould be the same for all fourconsiderably. Simply having Dynamics Control sys-tem does not guarantee that the3 Keep the tire pressure at thevehicle will be able to avoidproper level as shown on theaccidents in any placard attached tothe driver9s side door pillar.. Activation of the Vehicle Dy-namics Control system is an3 Use only the specified tempor-indication that the road beingary spare tire to replace a
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Starting and operating/Vehicle Dynamics Control system
Vehicle Dynamics Control
have the vehicle towed to the nearest
namics Control is no guarantee
SUBARU dealer for repair.
that full vehicle control will be
system
maintained at all times and under
WARNING
S07AN
all conditions, its activation
& Safety precautions
should be seen as a sign that
S07AN05
. Driving with the brake system
the speed of the vehicle should
WARNING
warning light illuminated is dan-
be reduced considerably.
gerous. This indicates your brake
Always use the utmost care in driv-
. Whenever suspension compo-
system may not be working prop-
ing 3 overconfidence because you
nents, steering components, or
erly. If the light remains illumi-
are driving a vehicle with the Vehicle
an axle are removed from a
nated, have the brakes inspected
Dynamics Control system could ea-
vehicle, have an inspection of
by a SUBARU dealer immedi-
sily lead to a serious accident.
that system performed by an
ately.
authorized SUBARU dealer.
. If at all in doubt about whether the
. The following precautions should
brakes are operating properly, do
CAUTION
be observed in order to ensure
not drive the vehicle. Have your
that the Vehicle Dynamics Con-
vehicle towed to the nearest
. Even if your vehicle is equipped
trol system is operating properly:
SUBARU dealer for repair.
with Vehicle Dynamics Control
3 All four wheels should be
system, winter tires should be
fitted with tires of the same
used when driving on snow-cov-
size, type, and brand. Further-
ered or icy roads; in addition,
more, the amount of wear
vehicle speed should be reduced
should be the same for all four
considerably. Simply having a
tires.
Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-
tem does not guarantee that the
3 Keep the tire pressure at the
vehicle will be able to avoid
proper level as shown on the
accidents in any situation.
vehicle placard attached to
the driver9s side door pillar.
. Activation of the Vehicle Dy-
namics Control system is an
3 Use only the specified tempor-
indication that the road being
ary spare tire to replace a flat
travelled on has a slippery sur-
tire. With a temporary spare
face; since having Vehicle Dy-
tire, the effectiveness of the
3 CONTINUED 3

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