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Hill start assist system
& Displaying the Auto Start
Stop system status
S07BH02
Approximate indications of the time that
the engine has been stopped by the Auto
Start Stop system and/or the amount of
fuel saved can be displayed on the multi-
function display (black and white) or
combination meter display (color LCD).
For details, refer to “Auto Start Stop time”
FP200 or “Basic screens” FP193.
& System warning
S07BH03
So that it can be used safely and comfor-
tably, the Auto Start Stop system is
designed to constantly monitor the vehicle
conditions as well as the environment
inside and outside the vehicle in addition
to driver operations, and to provide various
warnings to the driver via the warning light
and/or indicator light illuminating or flash-
ing and a buzzer sounding. For details
about the warning light and indicator light,
refer to “Auto Start Stop warning light/Auto
Start Stop OFF indicator light (yellow)”
FP186.
! Warning buzzer
S07BH0301
The buzzer will sound when the engine
hood is opened while the engine is
stopped by the Auto Start Stop system.
When this occurs, the buzzer will stop
sounding when the following operations
are performed.
. The engine is restarted by normal
operation. (Refer to “Preparing to drive”
FP299.)
. The ignition switch is turned to the
“LOCK”/“OFF” position.
! Display of warning messages
(models with combination meter
display (color LCD))
S07BH0302
If a warning message is displayed on the
combination meter display (color LCD)
while driving, a malfunction may have
occurred in the Auto Start Stop system.
In this case, the Auto Start Stop warning
light will illuminate or flash in yellow. We
recommend that you have your vehicle
inspected at a SUBARU dealer as soon as
possible.
7-18. Hill start assist system
S07AU
WARNING
. The Hill start assist system is a
device only for helping the driver
to START the vehicle on an uphill
grade. To prevent accidents
when the vehicle is parked on a
slope, be sure to firmly set the
parking brake. When setting the
parking brake, make sure that the
vehicle remains stationary when
the brake pedal is released.
. Do not turn the ignition switch to
the “LOCK”/“OFF” position while
the Hill start assist system is
operating. The Hill start assist
system will be deactivated and
may lead to an accident.
The Hill start assist system is a device to
make the following vehicle operations
easier.