Can I drive with my brake light flashing?
While you’re driving, a dashboard warning light may illuminate or flash in an alarming red colour (depending on the vehicle model), to indicate a problem with the braking system. Drivers sometimes ask whether it’s safe to drive with this brake light on. The answer is no; it should never be ignored.
When should I check my brake fluid?
As a rule of thumb, it’s wise to have the brake fluid inspected and tested for moisture content every few years, and no more than every five if you live in a high-humidity area.
Why is the brake light flashing on my Subaru Outback?
One possibility is a malfunction in the electronic parking brake system. This is mentioned in the Owners Manual (pages 3-17 and 3-18). Worn brake pads leads to low fluid in the brake reservoir, and would result in a steady warning light.
How does the parking brake work on a Subaru Outback?
On the 2010, the parking brake system is much the same as in earlier years with a manual lever to engage the parking brake, except, instead of a lever pulling cables to engage the brake, there’s an electric motor and gear set up. As in earlier years, the parking brake system does not use the rear disc brake pads.
What are the check engine traction and brake lights on?
2012: Check engine, traction, Cruise and Brake lights on! This has now happened twice. The Check Engine and Traction Control lights are on solid, the Cruise light is flashing and the Brake light is flashing. First time was last weekend and I took it in to Subaru on a Saturday to have it checked.
What does a flashing brake warning light mean?
A flashing Brake warning light indicates a fault detected by the on-board diagnostics as opposed to something like low brake fluid (in which case the light is on steady). One possibility is a malfunction in the electronic parking brake system.