Subaru Forester: Auto Vehicle Hold function / To release the Auto Vehicle Hold function
Perform any of the following operations to
release the Auto Vehicle Hold function.
- Depress the accelerator pedal.
- Depress the brake pedal again.
- Apply the electronic parking brake.
- Shift the select lever to the “P” position
with the brake pedal pressed.
- Press the Auto Vehicle Hold switch with
the brake pedal pressed (The Auto Vehicle
Hold function turns off).
When the Auto Vehicle Hold function is
released, the Auto Vehicle Hold operation
indicator light will turn off.
Under any of the following conditions, the
Auto Vehicle Hold function will be automatically
released and the electronic
parking brake will be automatically applied.
- The Auto Vehicle Hold function has
been in operation for 10 minutes.
- The driver’s seatbelt is unfastened.
- The ignition switch is turned to the
“LOCK”/“OFF” position.
- The vehicle is stopped on a steep
slope.
- The Auto Vehicle Hold function is
malfunctioning.
In such cases, the Auto Vehicle Hold
operation indicator light will turn off and
the electronic parking brake indicator light
will illuminate.
Tips
- When the electronic parking brake is
automatically applied with the vehicle kept
stopped by the Auto Vehicle Hold function,
release the electronic parking brake by
either of the following operations before
starting off. Then make sure that the
electronic parking brake indicator light is
off.
- Depress the accelerator pedal with
the driver’s seatbelt fastened and with
the doors closed.
- Press the electronic parking brake
switch with the brake pedal depressed.
- Under certain conditions, including a
malfunction of the Auto Vehicle Hold, a
warning buzzer will sound and a warning
message will appear on the combination
meter display (color LCD). All warning
messages should be strictly observed.
- On a steep slope, the vehicle cannot be
kept stopped by the Auto Vehicle Hold
function. In such a case, depress and hold
the brake pedal.
- When stopping on a steep slope with
the Auto Vehicle Hold function activated,
the electronic parking brake may automatically
applied after stopping, then the
electronic parking brake indicator light
may flash. In such a case, depress and
hold the brake pedal while stopped.
Otherwise, the vehicle may move. When
getting out of the vehicle, stop the vehicle
on a flat surface, then apply the electronic
parking brake.
- If the Auto Vehicle Hold ON indicator
light does not illuminates even after
pressing the Auto Vehicle Hold switch with
the operating conditions met, the function
may have a malfunction. Contact your
SUBARU dealer for an inspection.
- You may hear a sound while the Auto
Vehicle Hold function is keeping your
vehicle stopped. This is normal, and does
not represent a malfunction.
- While the vehicle is kept stopped by the
Auto Vehicle Hold function, the brake
pedal may feel stiff. However, this is not a
malfunction.
- When using the Auto Vehicle Hold
function, depress the brake pedal firmly.
Otherwise, the Auto Vehicle Hold may not
operate.
- When the Auto Vehicle Hold switch is
pressed and held for more than 30
seconds, the Auto Vehicle Hold ON indicator
light will turn off and further operation
of the switch will be ignored. To make
the switch usable again, turn the ignition
switch to the “LOCK”/“OFF” position and
then turn it to the “ON” position.
CAUTION
Use the emergency brake only in
case of an emergency. If the emergency
brake is excessively used, the
brake parts will wear down faster or
the brake may not work sufficiently
due to brake overheating...
Other information:
WARNING
Always maintain a safe driving
speed according to the road and
weather conditions in order to
avoid having an accident on a
sharp turn, during sudden braking
or under other similar conditions.
Always use the utmost care in
driving – overconfidence because
you are driving an All-Wheel Drive vehicle could easily
lead to a serious accident...
To turn on the headlights, turn the knob on
the end of the turn signal lever.
position:
Instrument panel illumination, headlights,
parking lights, front side marker lights, rear
side marker lights, tail lights and license
plate lights are on.
position:
Instrument panel illumination, parking
lights, front side marker lights, rear side
marker lights, tail lights and license plate
lights are on...