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.
CAUTION
The Auto Start Stop system is designed
to automatically stop and
restart the engine for a short period
of time during idling. Do not use the
system when parking the vehicle
normally.
So that it can be used safely and comfortably,
in addition to driver operations, the
Auto Start Stop s..
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...
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