Subaru Forester 2013 Owner's Manual page 367

(CVT models)
. the temperature of the CVT fluid is not
abnormally high (CVT models)
. The X mode is turned off (if equipped)
. The power rear gate is not being used
(if equipped)
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.
This indicator light will turn off when the
system restarts the engine.
NOTE
. Vehicles that are equipped with the
Auto Start Stop system are also
equipped with a special high-perfor-
mance battery. When replacing the
vehicle battery, be sure to replace it
with a genuine SUBARU battery (or
equivalent) designed specifically for
use in a vehicle equipped with the Auto
Start Stop system. For details, we
recommend that you consult your
SUBARU dealer.
. In the following cases, it may take
some time for the Auto Start Stop
system to operate.
– when the battery is discharged
because the vehicle has not been
used for a long period of time, etc.
– when the outside temperature is
very high, or when it is very low
– when the battery terminals are
disconnected after replacing the
battery
! MT models
CAUTION
Be sure to depress the clutch pedal
firmly and operate the shift lever.
After depressing the brake pedal and
stopping the vehicle, the engine will
temporarily stop if you release the clutch
pedal with the shift lever in the "N"
position.
If the clutch pedal is fully depressed, the
engine will be automatically restarted.
Starting and operating/Auto Start Stop system
! CVT models
After depressing the brake pedal with the
select lever in the "D" position and
stopping the vehicle, if the brake pedal is
further depressed, the engine will be
automatically stopped.
If you release the brake pedal with the
select lever in the "D" position, the engine
will be automatically restarted.
! Restarting the engine after it has
been temporarily stopped by the
Auto Start Stop system
CAUTION
While the engine is temporarily
stopped by the Auto Start Stop
system, if the engine does not
restart, even if you release the brake
pedal (CVT models) or you fully
depress the clutch pedal (MT mod-
els), we recommend that you have
your vehicle inspected by a
SUBARU dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
NOTE
. When the engine has been restarted
by the Auto Start Stop system, the
voltage of the accessory power outlets
will be reduced. Because of this, the
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