Subaru Forester: System operation / Operational conditions

The engine can be automatically stopped by the Auto Start Stop system when all of the following conditions are met.

• The engine is sufficiently warmed up.
• The engine hood is closed.
• The driver’s door is closed.
• The driver’s seatbelt is fastened.
• The malfunction indicator light (Check Engine light) is off.
• The airflow mode selection is set to a mode other than mode.
• The rear window defogger is not in use.
• The X-MODE has been turned off (if equipped).

After the vehicle is stopped, the engine will be automatically stopped when the following conditions are met.

• The steering wheel is in the straight ahead position.
• The steering wheel is not being operated.

NOTE

• After the vehicle is stopped, the engine may not automatically stop under the following conditions.
  • The vehicle is stopped on a road with a steep slope.
  • The vehicle is stopped by hard braking.
  • Negative pressure in the brake booster is not sufficient.
• After the vehicle is stopped, the engine may not automatically stop if the brake pedal is not fully depressed. Make sure to depress the brake pedal firmly when stopping the vehicle.
• In the following cases, it may take some time for the Auto Start Stop system to operate.
  • When the battery is discharged because the vehicle has not been used for a long period of time, etc.
  • The coolant temperature is low.
  • When the battery terminals have been reconnected after replacing the battery, etc.