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:
The outside temperature is displayed on
the multi-function display (color LCD).
NOTE
The outside temperature indicator
shows the temperature around the
sensor. However, the temperature may
not be indicated correctly or the update
may be delayed in the following conditions...
Driving range on remaining fuel
Average fuel consumption corresponding
to the driving distance of each trip meter
Current fuel consumption
User information (if equipped)
The fuel consumption information is displayed
on the screen.
If the driver is recognized by the Driver
Monitoring System, average fuel consumption
for the driver will be displayed...