Subaru Forester 2019-2022 Owners Manual / Starting and operating / Parking your vehicle / Auto Vehicle Hold function

Subaru Forester: Parking your vehicle / Auto Vehicle Hold function

The Auto Vehicle Hold function will automatically keep the vehicle stopped even after releasing the brake pedal when the vehicle is at a complete stop, such as at traffic signals.

WARNING

Do not use the Auto Vehicle Hold function on a steep hill or slippery road. The vehicle may move even when using the Auto Vehicle Hold function, causing serious injury or accidents.
Do not use the Auto Vehicle Hold function to park the vehicle. The vehicle may move unexpectedly, causing serious injury or accidents. Make sure to shift the select lever to the “P” position and apply the electronic parking brake in the following cases.
- When you are going to park your vehicle.
- When passengers are getting in or out of the vehicle.
- When you are loading or unloading.
When using the Auto Vehicle Hold function, do not release the brake pedal before the Auto Vehicle Hold operation indicator illuminates. The vehicle may move unexpectedly, causing serious injury or accidents.
Deactivate the Auto Vehicle Hold function in the following cases. Otherwise, the vehicle may move unexpectedly, causing serious injury or accidents.
- When washing your vehicle in an automatic car wash
- When being towed

CAUTION

When stopping on a steep slope with the Auto Vehicle Hold function turned on, the electronic parking brake may be automatically applied. Then the electronic parking brake indicator light will flash. In such a case, depress and hold the brake pedal while stopping. Otherwise, the vehicle may move.
When being towed, turn off the Auto Vehicle Hold function.

NOTE

We recommend turning on the Auto Vehicle Hold function when stopping on an incline. If the Auto Vehicle Hold function is turned off, the vehicle may roll backward when driving off.

Automatic release function by accelerator pedal

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To turn on/off the Auto Vehicle Hold function

Auto Vehicle Hold switch Auto Vehicle Hold ON indicator light To turn on: Press the Auto Vehicle Hold switch when the Auto Vehicle Hold ON indicator light is OFF...

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