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:
The alarm system helps to protect your
vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn
sounds and the hazard warning flashers
flash if someone attempts to break into
your vehicle.
For models with “keyless access with
push-button start system”:
The system can be armed or disarmed
with the keyless access function or access
key fob...
Certification label
The certification label attached to the
bottom of driver’s side door pillar shows
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) and
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating).
The GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) must
never exceed the GVWR. GVW is the
combined total of weight of the vehicle,
fuel, driver, all passengers, luggage, any
optional equipment and trailer tongue
load...