Subaru Forester: Warning and indicator / Auto Vehicle Hold operation indicator light

Auto Vehicle Hold ON indicator light

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Depress brake indicator light (if equipped)

This light illuminates if the brake pedal is not depressed in the following conditions. The Auto Vehicle Hold switch is pressed to deactivate the Auto Vehicle Hold function while the vehicle is stopped by the Auto Vehicle Hold function...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Stopping the engine / Steering lock

Stopping the engine The ignition switch should be turned off only when the vehicle is stopped and the engine is idling. WARNING Do not stop the engine when the vehicle is moving. This will cause loss of power to the power steering and the brake booster, making steering and braking more difficult...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Operational conditions

The engine can be automatically stopped by the Auto Start Stop system when all of the following conditions are met. The engine is sufficiently warmed up. The engine hood is closed. The driver’s door is closed. The driver’s seatbelt is fastened...