Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2011 Impreza WRX & WRX STI Owner's Manual | Page 303

Starting and operating

and other obstructions on the
ground when parking. The underspoilers could be damaged by contact with them.

Hill start assist system (MT
models – if equipped)
CAUTION
The Hill start assist system is a
device only for helping the driver
to START the vehicle on an uphill
grade. To prevent accidents when
the vehicle is parked on a slope, be
sure to firmly set the parking brake.
When setting the parking brake,
make sure that the vehicle remains
stationary when the clutch pedal is
released.

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On an uphill grade, when the clutch pedal
is depressed while the brake pedal is also
depressed, braking power is maintained
temporarily by the Hill start 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.

The Hill start assist system is a device to
make starting on an uphill grade easier.
The Hill start assist system does not
operate when the vehicle is facing downhill. And the Hill start assist system may
not operate on slight grades.
When starting in reverse and 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.
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