Subaru Forester: System operation / Non-operational conditions
In any of the following cases, the Auto
Start Stop system will not operate.
- When the Auto Start Stop warning light/
Auto Start Stop OFF indicator light (yellow)
is illuminating or flashing.
- When the malfunction indicator light
(Check Engine light) is illuminating.
- The electronic parking brake is applied.
- When the engine hood is opened.
- When the vehicle is at an altitude of
more than approximately 10,000 ft (3,000
m).
- When the CVT fluid is not sufficiently
warmed up.
- When the temperature of the CVT fluid
is abnormally high.
- When the vehicle battery is not in good
condition.
- When using the climate control system,
the temperature difference between the
setting temperature and the temperature
inside the vehicle is significant.
- When using the climate control system,
the amount of air flow is significant.
NOTE
The Auto Start Stop system may not
operate if the malfunction indicator
light (Check Engine light) or other
warning lights on the combination
meter are illuminating or flashing.
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 accelerat..
Other information:
WARNING
NEVER INSTALL A CHILD SEAT
IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO
RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING
THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO
CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.
Before installing a child restraint
system, be sure to confirm that
the seatback is securely locked
into place...
Seatbelt and SRS airbag
WARNING
All persons in the vehicle must
fasten their seatbelts BEFORE
the vehicle starts to move. Otherwise,
the possibility of serious
injury becomes greater in the
event of a sudden stop or accident.
To obtain maximum protection in
the event of an accident, the
driver and all passengers must
always wear seatbelts when in
the vehicle...