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malfunction in the Auto Start Stop system. When starting the engine again after the Auto Start Stop warning light illuminates, if it is still illuminating, we recommend that you have your vehicle inspected at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
The Auto Start Stop warning light will illuminate in yellow if you open the engine hood when the engine has been temporarily stopped by the Auto Start Stop system.
In this case, to ensure safety, the engine will not be automatically restarted, even if you release the brake pedal. Use normal operation to restart the engine.
To turn on / off the Auto Start Stop system s07bh0111
To turn the Auto Start Stop system on and off, operate the center information display. For details, refer to the following sections.
–“ Auto Start Stop ON / OFF icon” FP215( dual 7.0-inch display models)
–“ Auto Start Stop ON / OFF icon” FP227( 11.6-inch display models)
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When the Auto Start Stop system is turned OFF, the Auto Start Stop OFF indicator light on the combination meter display( color LCD) will illuminate.
While the engine is temporarily stopped by the system, if the Auto Start Stop system turns off, the engine will be restarted even if you do not release the brake pedal.
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 s07bh0110
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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 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 combination meter display( color LCD). For details, refer to“ Basic Screens” FP201.
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