Subaru Forester: Parking brake
To set the parking brake, depress the brake pedal firmly and hold it down until the parking brake lever is fully pulled up.
To release the parking brake, pull the lever up slightly, press the release button, then lower the lever while keeping the button pressed.
When the parking brake is set while the engine is running, the parking brake warning light illuminates. After starting the vehicle, be sure that the warning light has turned off before the vehicle is driven.
Refer to “Brake system warning light”.
Never drive while the parking brake is set because this will cause unnecessary wear on the brake linings.
Before starting to drive, always make sure that the parking brake has been fully released.
Parking tips
When parking your vehicle, always perform
the following procedure.
- Apply the parking brake firmly.
- For MT models, put the shift lever in
the “1” (1st) position when on an upgrade
or th ...
See also:
Vacuum assisted brakes
The brake booster aids braking by using engine
vacuum. If the engine stops, you can stop the
vehicle by depressing the brake pedal. However,
greater foot pressure on the brake pedal will be
re ...
Dual view control menu
Dual view control menu
1. Select to cancel dual view and revert to the
menu for the current video source (TV,
DVD).
Note: The preview screen will be
deactivated if the vehicle is moving.
2. Se ...
Warnings and indicators
Warning lights / audible indicators Checking operation All warning lights are
checked by turning the ignition switch ON (do not start the engine). Any light that
does not illuminate should be chec ...
