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Auto Start Stop System
7-17. Auto Start Stop System
The Auto Start Stop system is designed to
automatically stop and restart the engine
when the vehicle is stationary for a short
period of time (while waiting for a traffic
light or in a traffic jam) after the engine has
warmed up. The system operates in order
to reduce fuel consumption, exhaust emis-
sions and undesired idling noise.
& System Operation
CAUTION
The Auto Start Stop system is de-
signed to automatically stop and
restart the engine for a short period
of time during idling. Do not use the
system when parking the vehicle
normally.
So that it can be used safely and comfor-
tably, in addition to driver operations, the
Auto Start Stop system is designed to
constantly monitor the vehicle conditions
as well as the environment inside and
outside the vehicle, in order to control
stopping and restarting of the engine.
After the vehicle has been completely
stopped by depressing the brake pedal
with the select lever in the "D" position, the
engine will be automatically stopped.
If you release the brake pedal with the
select lever kept in the "D" position, the
engine will be automatically restarted.
However, when the Auto Vehicle Hold ON
indicator light illuminates, the engine will
not restart.
Auto Start Stop indicator light (green)
If the engine is temporarily stopped by the
system, the Auto Start Stop indicator light
on the combination meter will illuminate in
green. This indicator light will turn off when
the system restarts the engine.
NOTE
. After starting the engine, if the
vehicle is left idling without being
driven, the Auto Start Stop system will
not operate.
. Your vehicle is equipped with a
special high-performance battery.
When replacing the vehicle battery, be
sure to replace it with a genuine
SUBARU battery (or equivalent) de-
signed specifically for use in a vehicle
equipped with the Auto Start Stop
system. For details, consult your
SUBARU dealer.
! Operational conditions
The engine can be automatically stopped
by the Auto Start Stop system when all of
the following conditions are met.
. The engine is sufficiently warmed up.
. The engine hood is closed.
. The driver's door is closed.
. The driver's seatbelt is fastened.
. The malfunction indicator light (Check
Engine light) is off.
. The airflow mode selection is set to a
mode other than "
" mode.
. The rear window defogger is not in use.
. The X-MODE has been turned off (if
equipped).
. The power rear gate has been turned
off (if equipped).
After the vehicle is stopped, the engine will
be automatically stopped when the follow-
ing conditions are met.
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