2020 Subaru Impreza Owners Manual - Parking your vehicle

Parking your vehicle

To set the parking brake, depress the brake pedal firmly and hold it down until the parking brake lever is fully pulled up.

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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 (red)”

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Parking tips

When parking your vehicle, always per- form the following items.

Apply the parking brake firmly.

For MT models, put the shift lever in the “1” (1st) for upgrade or “R” (Reverse) for a downgrade.

For CVT models, put the select lever in the “P” (Park) position.

Never rely on the mechanical friction of the transmission alone to hold the vehicle.

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When parking on a hill, always turn the steering wheel. When the vehicle is headed up the hill, the front wheels should be turned away from the curb.

When facing downhill, the front wheels should be turned into the curb.