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:
Change to the low beam:
When you return the turn signal lever to the
center position, the high beam assist
function will turn off and the high beam
assist indicator light will turn off.
Change to the high beam:
When you turn the light control switch to
the position, the headlight mode
will
be changed to the high beam...
If the booster seat makes contact with
the head restraint of the rear seating
position where the booster seat is to be
installed, raise the head restraint to the
extended position. If the booster seat still
makes contact, remove the head restraint...