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Auto Start Stop system
NOTE
. If the engine is restarted when the Auto Start Stop system is not operational and the ignition switch has been turned to the “ LOCK ”/“ OFF ” position , the Auto Start Stop system will turn on again .
. Be sure to turn the ignition switch to the “ LOCK ”/“ OFF ” position when leaving the vehicle . Failure to do so could result in the battery discharging .
! Auto Start Stop No Activity Detected indicator light
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Auto Start Stop No Activity Detected indicator light
If the operational conditions are not met when the vehicle is stopped , the engine will not stop and the Auto Start Stop No Activity Detected indicator light will illuminate . It will turn off when the vehicle begins to drive .
& Displaying the Auto Start Stop system status
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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 combination meter display ( color LCD ). For details , refer to “ Basic screens ” FP196 .
& System warning
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So that it can be used safely and comfortably , 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 flashing 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 )” FP190 .
! Warning buzzer
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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 ” FP309 .)
. The ignition switch is turned to the “ LOCK ”/“ OFF ” position .
! Display of warning messages
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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 .