Subaru Forester: System operation / Engine restart operational conditions
In any one of the following cases, the
engine will be automatically restarted even
if the brake pedal is kept depressed.
- When slightly releasing the brake pedal
on road with a steep slope and the vehicle
begins rolling
- When further depressing the brake
pedal
- When depressing the accelerator pedal
- When you move the select lever to the
“R” position.
- When turning the steering wheel
- When operating the electronic parking
brake switch
- When activating the X-MODE (if
equipped)
- When the airflow mode selection set to
mode.
- When the climate control system can
no longer maintain the set temperature.
- When unbuckling the driver’s seatbelt
- When opening the driver’s door
- When activating the rear window defogger
- When the Auto Vehicle Hold function is
released, refer to “Auto Vehicle Hold
function”.
To ensure safety, the engine will not be
automatically restarted if the engine hood
is opened when the Auto Start Stop
system is in operation, even if the brake
pedal is released...
Other information:
WARNING
Snow can trap dangerous exhaust
gases under your vehicle. Keep
snow clear of the exhaust pipe and
from around your vehicle if you park
the vehicle in snow with the engine
running.
CAUTION
Do not use the parking brake
when parking for long periods in
cold weather since it could freeze
in that position...
WARNING
When operating the power rear
gate, observe the following precautions.
Ignoring the precautions
may result in an injury (e.
g., anyone’s body is hit against
the rear gate or is caught in the
rear gate, etc.)
Make sure there are no people
around the rear gate...