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 Subaru Forester. Engine restart operational conditions 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”.

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