Subaru Forester Manuals 2018 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 458

7-52 Starting and operating/Hill start assist system & To activate/deactivate the Hill start assist system CAUTION When starting on an up hill grade, make sure the Hill start assist OFF indicator light is off. If the Hill start assist OFF indicator light is on, make sure the parking brake is applied. To activate or deactivate the Hill start assist system, perform the following steps. NOTE Hill start assist OFF indicator light (type A) 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. Type A combination meter ! 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 Hill start assist OFF indicator light (type B) 4. Confirm the following items. (1) The Brake system warning light illuminates. (2) The Vehicle Dynamics Control