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”.