Hill start assist system (MT models)

Subaru Forester / Subaru Forester Owners Manual / Maintenance and service / Hill start assist system (MT models)

Ensure that the Hill start assist system operates properly under the following circumstances:
1. Stop the vehicle on an uphill grade by depressing the brake pedal and clutch pedal, with the engine running.

2. Make sure that the vehicle does not move backward even after the brake pedal is released.

3. Then make sure the vehicle starts climbing the grade by following the normal starting procedures.

If the Hill start assist system does not operate as described above, contact with your SUBARU dealer.

    See also:

    Tires
    WARNING Never tow a trailer when the temporary spare tire is used. The temporary spare tire is not designed to sustain the towing load. Use of the temporary spare tire when towing can result in f ...

    Operating the driver’s window (type B)
    Operating the driver’s window (type B) 1) Open 2) Automatically open 3) Close To open: Push the switch down lightly and hold it. The window will open as long as the switch is held. This switch ...

    Rear wiper
    To turn the rear wiper on, turn the knob on the end of the wiper control lever upward to the “INT” or “ON” position. To turn the wiper off, return the knob on the end of the lever to the “OFF” ...