Subaru Forester Manuals 2025 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 378

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STARTING AND OPERATING
. 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.
. When the air flow 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” FP367.
Engine restart non-operational conditions s07bh0108
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.
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 accessory power outlet will be reduced. Depending on the connected appliance, the power of the appliance may temporarily turn off.
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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.
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CAUTION
If the Auto Start Stop warning light is illuminated in yellow, there may be a