Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2010 Impreza WRX & WRX STI Owner’s Manual | Page 273

Starting and operating

& Hill start assist warning light/
Hill start assist OFF indicator
light

Turbo models

! Hill start assist warning light
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, the Hill start assist warning
light illuminates. It will turn off after the
engine started. While the engine is rotating, if any malfunction is detected in the
Hill start assist system control, the warning light will illuminate. If the warning light
illuminates, have the vehicle inspected by
your SUBARU dealer.
! Hill start assist OFF indicator light
(WRX STI)
While the Hill start assist system is
deactivated, the Hill start assist OFF
indicator light illuminates continuously to
inform the driver that the Hill start assist
system is not operational.

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Cruise control
Cruise control enables you to maintain a
constant vehicle speed without holding
your foot on the accelerator pedal and it is
operative when the vehicle speed is 25
mph (40 km/h) or more.

WARNING
Do not use the cruise control under
any of the following conditions.
These may cause loss of vehicle
control.
. driving up or down a steep grade
. driving on slippery or winding
roads
. driving in heavy traffic

NOTE

Non-turbo models

. If you press the “CRUISE” main
switch button while turning the ignition
switch “ON”, the cruise control function is deactivated and the cruise
control indicator light flashes. To reactivate the cruise control function,
turn the ignition switch back to the
“Acc” or “LOCK” position, and then
turn it again to the “ON” position.
. Make sure the “CRUISE” main
switch is turned off when the cruise
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