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:
Use a child restraint system that is suitable
for your vehicle. Refer to “Child restraint
systems”.
Children
WARNING
Place children in the rear seat properly
restrained at all times. The SRS
airbag deploys with considerable
speed and force and can injure or
even kill children, especially if they
are not restrained or improperly
restrained...
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of
those standard items which may be
replaced) of automatic transmission,
power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power seats, radio,
and heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-installed
equipment (whether installed
or not)...