Subaru Forester Manuals 2017 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 454

Starting and operating/Hill start assist system 7-51 You can activate/deactivate the Hill start assist system according to the following procedure. NOTE If you make an error when performing any steps in the following procedure, place the ignition switch in the “LOCK”/“OFF” position once and then start over again. ! To deactivate 1. Park your vehicle in a flat and safe location and apply the parking brake. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”/ “OFF” position. 3. Restart the engine. Type B combination meter 4. Confirm the following items. (1) The Brake system warning light illuminates. (2) The Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light turns off. (3) The Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light turns off. (4) The ABS warning light turns off. Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch (models with power rear gate) Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch (models without power rear gate) Type A combination meter 5. Press the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch and hold it until the Vehicle – CONTINUED –