To Activate/Deactivate The Hill Start Assist System - Subaru Forester 2016 Owner's Manual

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Starting and operating/Hill start assist system
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. However,
this braking effect should disappear once
the clutch pedal is 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 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 engine.
Models without EyeSight system
U.S.-spec. models with EyeSight system
Canada-spec. models with EyeSight sys-
tem
4. Confirm the following items.
(1) The Brake system warning light
illuminates.