Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2018 WRX & WRX STI Owner’s Manual | Page 404

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Starting and operating/Hill start assist system
& To activate/deactivate the Hill
start assist system (models
without the electronic park-
ing brake system)
NOTE
If you make an error when performing
any steps in the following procedure,
place the ignition switch in the
“LOCK”/“OFF” position once and then
start over again.
(3) The Vehicle Dynamics Control
OFF indicator light turns off.
(4) The ABS warning light turns off.
! To deactivate
1. Park your vehicle in a flat and safe
location and apply the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”/
“OFF” position.
3. Restart the engine.
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch
Hill start assist OFF indicator light
5. Press and hold the Vehicle Dynamics
Control OFF switch for 30 seconds until
the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indi-
cator light “ ” on the combination meter
turns on and off.
6. Within 5 seconds, release the Vehicle
Dynamics Control OFF switch.
CAUTION
When starting on an uphill grade,
make sure the Hill start assist OFF
indicator light is off. If the Hill start
assist OFF indicator light is on,
make sure the parking brake is
applied.
To activate and deactivate the Hill start
assist system, perform the following steps.
4. Confirm the following items.
(1) The Brake system warning light
illuminates.
(2) The Vehicle Dynamics Control
warning light turns off.