Subaru Forester: Starting and operating / Auto Start Stop system
The Auto Start Stop system is designed to
automatically stop and restart the engine
when the vehicle is stationary for a short
period of time (while waiting for a traffic
light or in a traffic jam) after the engine has
warmed up. The system operates in order
to reduce fuel consumption, exhaust emissions
and undesired idling noise.
CAUTION
The Auto Start Stop system is designed
to automatically stop and
restart the engine for a short period
of time during idling. Do not use the
system when parking the vehicle
normally...
Other information:
WARNING
In a rollover crash, an unbelted
person is significantly more
likely to die than a person wearing
a seatbelt. You the driver and
all your passengers should fasten
the seatbelts before starting
to drive in order to minimize the
chance of serious injury or death...
Operating range
The system warns the driver of dangers as
follows.
If the system detects a vehicle in the
blind spot, the BSD/RCTA approach indicator
light(s) on the outside mirror(s) will
illuminate.
BSD/RCTA approach indicator light
If the driver operates the turn signal
lever in the direction which the BSD/RCTA
approach indicator light is illuminating, the
corresponding BSD/RCTA approach indicator
light will flash...