Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2014LEGACY 2.5I, AUTOMATIC CVT TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKESPARKING BRAKE SYSTEMPARKING BRAKE SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION PATTERNINSPECTION
2014 Subaru Legacy 2.5i, Automatic CVT Trans
Warning Light Illumination Pattern: Inspection
2014 Subaru Legacy 2.5i, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Inspection
- When warning lights or indicator lights do not illuminate in accordance with this illumination pattern, there must be an electrical malfunction.
- When warning lights or indicator lights remain constantly OFF, check the combination meter circuit or CAN communication circuit. < Refer to BRAKE WARNING LIGHT , ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE WARNING LIGHT AND HILL HOLD INDICATOR LIGHT DO NOT COME ON, Warning Light Illumination Pattern. >
- When the electronic parking brake warning light (C6 model only) and hill hold indicator light do not go off, check the combination meter circuit, CAN communication circuit and electronic parking brake control module. < Refer to ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE WARNING LIGHT AND HILL HOLD INDICATOR LIGHT DO NOT GO OFF , Warning Light Illumination Pattern. > < Refer to HILL HOLD INDICATOR LIGHT DO NOT GO OFF , Warning Light Illumination Pattern. >
- When the brake warning light does not go off, check the combination meter circuit, CAN communication circuit, electronic parking brake control module, and VDCCM&H/U. < Refer to BRAKE WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT GO OFF , Warning Light Illumination Pattern. > < Refer to BRAKE WARNING LIGHT REMAINS BLINKING , Warning Light Illumination Pattern. >
- After replacing the electronic parking brake control module, the brake warning light blinks. Make sure to perform the Force Sensor Calibration Mode and Clutch Sensor Calibration Mode. < Refer to FORCE SENSOR CALIBRATION MODE , OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor. > < Refer to CLUTCH SENSOR CALIBRATION MODE , OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor. >
- When operation and release of the parking brake is repeated excessively, the brake warning light blinks and the parking brake switch operation may not be accepted for several tens of seconds; this is not malfunction, however.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.