Hill Hold Indicator Light Do Not Go Off: Trouble Symptom

2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i, Standard TransSECTION Trouble Symptom

When starting the engine, the hill hold indicator light remains lit.

Step Check Yes No
1 READ DTC. 
Read the DTC. < Refer to READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . >
Is DTC displayed? Perform the diagnosis according to DTC. < Refer to LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . > Go to step .
2 CHECK LAN SYSTEM. 
Check the DTC in LAN system. < Refer to READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . >
Is DTC of LAN system displayed? Perform the diagnosis according to DTC. < Refer to LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . > Go to step .
3 CHECK ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE CM. 
With the engine started, display the current data of the electronic parking brake CM using Subaru Select Monitor.
When the hill hold switch is not operated after starting the engine, is the «Hill hold lamp» ON? Replace the electronic parking brake CM. < Refer to PARKING BRAKE ACTUATOR . > Go to step .
4 CHECK COMBINATION METER. 
Check the combination meter. < Refer to SELF-DIAGNOSIS DISPLAY MODE , OPERATION, Combination Meter System. >
Is combination meter OK? Replace the electronic parking brake CM. < Refer to PARKING BRAKE ACTUATOR . > Replace the combination meter. < Refer to COMBINATION METER . >
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