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:
Driver’s side
Passenger’s side
SRS AIRBAGs deploy as soon as a collision occurs.
After deployment, SRS AIRBAGs start to deflate immediately so that the
driver’s vision is not
obstructed.
The SRS airbags can function only when
the ignition switch is in the “ON” position...
You can set the date, time and 12h or 24h
format settings.
Current date and time setting
For details about clock setting, refer to
“Clock”.
Birthday setting
If a birthday or anniversary is approaching,
a message will be displayed when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position...