Subaru Outback 2016 Manual page 376

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Starting and operating/Auto Start Stop system
with a negligible temperature difference
between the setting temperature and the
temperature inside the vehicle (refer to
"Air conditioner control" F4-7.)
. climate control for the driver's seat is
set to any temperature setting except the
maximum heating or maximum cooling
settings (refer to "Temperature control"
F4-6.)
. the vehicle is at an altitude of less than
approximately 1,500 m (4,900 ft)
. the outside temperature is higher than
approximately −108C (148F)
. the Auto Start Stop warning light
(yellow) is not illuminated
. the malfunction indicator light (Check
Engine light) is off
. the steering wheel is in the straight
ahead position
. the steering wheel is not being oper-
ated
. the vehicle is not be used for towing
. the vehicle is not stopped on a road
that has a steep slope
. negative pressure in the brake booster
is sufficient
. the brake pedal is firmly depressed
fully after it has been depressed to stop
the vehicle (The system may not operate
in some cases if the brake pedal is not
fully depressed or if the brake is applied
suddenly.)
. the electronic parking brake is not
applied
. the select lever is in the "D" position
. the CVT fluid is sufficiently warmed up
. the temperature of the CVT fluid is not
abnormally high
. The X-mode has been 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 in
green. This indicator light will turn off when
the system restarts the engine.
NOTE
. 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, 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
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.