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Auto Start Stop system
nated , the Auto Start Stop system may operate when the system recovers from the malfunction ( Subaru Forester Wilderness models only ).
NOTE
The Auto Start Stop system may not operate in the following cases :
. The malfunction indicator light ( CHECK ENGINE warning light ) or other warning lights on the combination meter are illuminated or flashing .
. You are driving the vehicle in a highelevation area .
! Engine restart operational conditions
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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 ( if equipped )
. When the airflow 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 ” FP347 .
! Engine restart non-operational conditions
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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 pedal is released . In this case , check the surrounding area and restart the engine by normal operation .
Also , when the Auto Vehicle Hold operation indicator light is illuminated , the engine will not restart .
NOTE
. When the Auto Start Stop system is in operation , the brake pedal may feel stiff . However , this is not a malfunction .
. When the battery is discharged , the engine will be automatically restarted even if you keep the brake pedal depressed .
. In the following cases , the length of time that the engine is temporarily stopped by the Auto Start Stop system may be shorter . – When the climate control system is in operation .
– When the outside temperature is high , or when it is low ( because the climate control system can no longer maintain the set temperature ).
– When consumption of electricity by electrical components is high .
. When the engine is automatically restarted by the Auto Start Stop system , the power provided via the