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& ABS self-check

& If EBD system malfunctions

7-12. Electronic Brake Force

Distribution (EBD) system

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 being carried out and does not

indicate a malfunction.

The EBD system maximizes the effective-

ness of the brakes by allowing the rear

brakes to supply a greater proportion of the

braking force. It functions by adjusting 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 and uses some of the ABS compo-

nents to perform its function of optimizing

the distribution of braking force. If any of

the ABS components used by the EBD

system malfunction, the EBD system also

stops working.

& ABS warning light

Refer to “ABS warning light” �P177.

If a malfunction occurs in the EBD system,

the system stops working and the following

warning lights illuminate simultaneously.

Brake system warning light

ABS warning light

Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light

When the EBD system is operating, you

may hear a chattering noise or feel a slight

vibration in the brake pedal. This is normal

and does not indicate a malfunction.

If all of the warning lights remain on even

though the parking brake is released, the

brake fluid level may be low or there could

be a problem with the EBD system. Park

the vehicle in a safe place immediately and

contact a Subaru dealer.

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Vehicle Dynamics Control system

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Vehicle Dynamics Control is no

guarantee that full vehicle control

will be maintained at all times and

under all conditions, its activa-

tion should be seen as a sign that

the speed of the vehicle should

be reduced considerably.

7-13. Vehicle Dynamics Con-

trol system

WARNING

Driving with the brake system

warning light illuminated is dan-

gerous. This indicates your brake

system may not be working prop-

erly. If the light remains illumi-

nated, have the brakes inspected

by a SUBARU dealer immedi-

ately.

& Safety precautions

WARNING

Always use the utmost care in driv-

ing – overconfidence because you

are driving a vehicle with the Vehicle

Dynamics Control system could ea-

sily lead to a serious accident.

Whenever suspension compo-

nents, steering components, or

an axle are removed from a

vehicle, have an inspection of

that system performed by an

authorized SUBARU dealer.

If at all in doubt about whether the

brakes are operating properly, do

not drive the vehicle. Have your

vehicle towed to the nearest

SUBARU dealer for repair.

The following precautions should

be observed in order to ensure

that the Vehicle Dynamics Con-

trol system is operating properly:

CAUTION

Even if your vehicle is equipped

with the Vehicle Dynamics Con-

trol system, winter tires should

be used when driving on snow-

covered or icy roads; in addition,

vehicle speed should be reduced

considerably. Simply having a

Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-

tem does not guarantee that the

vehicle will be able to avoid

accidents in any situation.

–

All four wheels should be

fitted with tires of the same

size, type, and brand. Further-

more, the amount of wear

should be the same for all four

tires.

–

Keep the tire pressure at the

proper level as shown on the

vehicle placard attached to

the driver’s side door pillar.

Activation of the Vehicle Dy-

namics Control system is an

indication that the road on which

the vehicle is traveling has a

slippery surface; since having

Use only the specified tempor-

ary spare tire to replace a flat

tire. With a temporary spare

tire, the effectiveness of the

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