Subaru Crosstrek Manuals 2024 Crosstrek Owner's Manual | Page 363

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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 .
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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 is illuminating .
. When the CHECK ENGINE warning light / malfunction indicator light is illuminating .* 1
. The electronic parking brake is applied . . When the engine hood is opened .
. 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 .
* 1 : Even if the CHECK ENGINE warning light / malfunction indicator light is illuminated , the Auto Start Stop system may operate when the system recovers from the malfunction .
NOTE
The Auto Start Stop system may not operate in the following cases :
. The CHECK ENGINE warning light / malfunction indicator light or other warning lights on the combination meter are illuminated or flashing . . You are driving the vehicle in a highelevation area .
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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 accelerator pedal .
. When you move the select lever to the “ R ” position .
. When turning the steering wheel . . When operating the electronic parking
brake switch . . When activating X-MODE .
. When the air flow mode selection set to “ ” mode .
. When the climate control system can no longer maintain the set temperature .
. When unbuckling the driver ’ s seatbelt . . When opening the driver ’ s door .
. When activating the rear window defogger .
. When the Auto Vehicle Hold function is released , refer to “ Auto Vehicle Hold function ” FP348 .
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WARNING
Do not open the engine hood when the Auto Start Stop system is in operation . It may cause the vehicle to move while on a slope , the steering wheel operation may become heavy , or the brakes may not work well , which can create dangerous conditions .
To ensure safety , the engine will not be automatically restarted if the engine hood is opened when the Auto Start Stop system is in operation , even if the brake
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