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:
This light illuminates when the engine oil
level decreases to the lower limit.
If the warning light illuminates, check the
engine oil level on a level surface. When
the engine oil level is not within the normal
range, refill with engine oil. Refer to
“Engine oil”...
After stopping the engine and any door
including the rear gate is opened, the
steering wheel will be locked due to the
steering lock function.
When the engine is restarted, the steering
lock will be automatically released.
When the steering lock cannot be
released
Operation indicator
Push-button ignition switch
When you cannot restart the engine due to
the steering lock, check the status of
operation indicator and perform the following
steps...