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Auto Start Stop system
equipped with the Auto Start Stop
system. For details, we recommend
that you consult your SUBARU dealer.
! Operational conditions
S07BH0105
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 air inlet 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).
. The power rear gate has been turned
off (if equipped).
After the vehicle is stopped, the engine will
be automatically stopped when the follow-
ing conditions are met.
. The steering wheel is in the straight
ahead position.
. The steering wheel is not being oper-
ated.
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.
! Non-operational conditions
S07BH0106
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.
. When the malfunction indicator light
(Check Engine light) is illuminating.
. The electronic parking brake is applied.
. When the engine hood is opened.
. When the vehicle is at an altitude of
more than approximately 3,000 m (10,000
ft).
. 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.
NOTE
The Auto Start Stop system may not
operate if the malfunction indicator
light (Check Engine light) or other
warning lights on the combination
meter are illuminating or flashing.