Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual / Starting and operating / Auto Start Stop system / System operation / Engine restart operational conditions

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”.

Non-operational conditions

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Engine restart non-operational conditions

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...

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