Subaru Forester: ABS system self-check - ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) - Starting and operating - Subaru Forester Owner's ManualSubaru Forester: ABS system self-check

Just after the vehicle is started, you may feel on the brake pedal a vibration similar to when the ABS operates, and you may also hear the sound of the ABS working from the engine compartment. This is caused by an automatic functional test of the ABS system being carried out and does not indicate any abnormal condition.

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