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
If you wear an implanted pacemaker
or an implanted defibrillator, perform
the procedure described in
“By operating the driver’s door” to disable the keyless access
function. If you perform the procedure
described in “By operating the
access key fob”, the operation
of an implanted pacemaker or
implanted defibrillator may be affected
by the radio waves from the
transmitter antenna...
WARNING
Do not use a seatbelt extender. If
a seatbelt extender is used when
installing a child restraint system,
the seatbelt will not securely
hold the child restraint system.
Use of a seatbelt extender could
cause death or serious injury to
children or other passengers in
sudden braking, swerving, or
accidents...