Subaru Forester: Auto Vehicle Hold function / To operate the Auto Vehicle Hold function
Stop the vehicle by depressing the brake
pedal when all of the following conditions
are met. Then the Auto Vehicle Hold
function will operate.
- Driver’s door is closed.
- The driver’s seatbelt is fastened.
- The select lever is in a position other
than the “P” position.

Auto Vehicle Hold operation indicator light
While the vehicle is kept stopped by the
Auto Vehicle Hold function, the Auto
Vehicle Hold operation indicator light will
illuminate.
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...
Other information:
CAUTION
If the CHECK ENGINE warning light/
Malfunction indicator light illuminates
while you are driving, have
your vehicle checked/repaired by
your SUBARU dealer as soon as
possible. Continued vehicle operation
without having the emission
control system checked and repaired
as necessary could cause
serious damage, which may not be
covered by your vehicle’s warranty...
Gross Axle Weight
The total weight applied to each axle
(GAW) must never exceed the Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR). The front and rear
GAWs can be adjusted by relocating
passengers and luggage inside the vehicle.
The front and rear GAWR of your
vehicle that is given by SUBARU are also
shown on the certification label located at
the bottom of driver’s side door pillar...