To Activate/Deactivate The Hill Start Assist System - Subaru 2015 XV Crosstrek Hybrid Owner's Manual

. when starting backward facing uphill
. when starting forward facing downhill
. while the parking brake is applied
. while the ignition switch is in the ACC
or LOCK (off) position
. while the Hill start assist warning light/
Hill start assist OFF indicator light is
illuminated
When using the Hill start assist system, a
braking effect may be felt even after the
brake pedal has been released.
NOTE
A slight jolt may be felt when the
vehicle begins to move forward after
being reversed.
To activate/deactivate the Hill
start assist system
CAUTION
While the Hill start assist system is
deactivated, when starting on an
uphill grade, braking power is not
maintained if the brake pedal is
released. Start on an uphill grade
by using the parking brake.
You can activate/deactivate the Hill start
assist system according to the following
procedure.
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
Starting and operating/Hill start assist system
again.
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 hybrid system.
4. Confirm the following items.
(1) The Brake system warning light
illuminates.
(2) The Vehicle Dynamics Control
warning light turns off.
(3) The Vehicle Dynamics Control
OFF indicator light turns off.
(4) The ABS warning light turns off.
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