Subaru Forester Manuals 2025 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 375

STARTING AND OPERATING 371
NOTE
. A slight jolt may be felt when the vehicle begins to move forward after being reversed.
. When using the Hill start assist system, a braking effect may be felt even after the brake pedal has been released.
. The Hill start assist system will deactivate when the Auto Vehicle Hold function is activated.
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. When starting backward facing uphill. When starting forward facing downhill. While the parking brake is applied
. While the ignition switch is in the“ ACC” or“ LOCK”/“ OFF” position
. While the Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light is illuminated. Refer to“ Vehicle Dynamics Control Warning Light / Vehicle Dynamics Control Operation Indicator Light” FP187.
. While the Auto Start Stop warning light is illuminated. Refer to“ Auto Start Stop Warning Light( Yellow)” FP194.
CAUTION
The braking power of the Hill start assist system may not be sufficient when strong braking power is needed( e. g., when towing a trailer).