Hill Start Assist Warning Light - Subaru FORESTER Manual

On an uphill grade, when the clutch pedal
is depressed while the brake pedal is also
depressed, braking power is maintained
temporarily (for approximately 1 second)
by the Hill start assist system when the
brake pedal is released. The driver is
therefore able to start the vehicle the
same way as on a level grade, just using
the clutch and accelerator pedal.
The Hill start assist system does not
operate when the vehicle is facing down-
hill. And the Hill start assist system may
not operate on slight grades.
When starting in reverse and 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.
A slight jolt may be felt when the vehicle
begins to move forward after being re-
versed.
If the braking power of the Hill start assist
system is insufficient after the brake pedal
is released, apply more braking power by
pressing the brake pedal again.
& Hill start assist warning light
When the ignition switch is turned to the
"ON" position, the Hill start assist warning
light illuminates. It will turn off after the
engine is started. While the engine is
rotating, if any malfunction is detected in
the Hill start assist system control, the
warning light will illuminate. If the warning
light illuminates, we recommend that you
have the vehicle inspected by your
Starting and operating
SUBARU dealer.
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