Subaru Outback Manuals 2015 Outback Owner's Manual | Page 412

Starting and operating/Hill start assist system (MT models) 7-47 OFF assist system when the brake pedal is released. The driver is therefore able to start the vehicle the same way as on a level grade, just using the clutch and accelerator pedal. When using the Hill start assist system, a braking effect may be felt even after the brake pedal has been released. However, this braking effect should disappear once the clutch pedal is released. If the braking power of the Hill start assist system is insufficient after the brake pedal is released, apply more braking power by depressing the brake pedal again. NOTE A slight jolt may be felt when the vehicle begins to move forward after being reversed. The Hill start assist system may not operate on slight grades. Also, the Hill start assist system does not operate in the following cases. & To activate/deactivate the Hill start assist system When activating/deactivation the Hill Holder function, the Hill start assist system will also be activated/deactivated. For details about activating/deactivating the Hill Holder function, refer to “Hill Holder switch” F7-44. . . . . or . when starting backward facing uphill when starting forward facing downhill while the parking brake is applied while the ignition switch is in the “ACC” “LOCK”/“OFF” position while the Hill Holder indicator light is