Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Owners Manual: Hill start assist system (MT models)

Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Owners Manual / Starting and operating / Hill start assist system (MT models)

WARNING

The Hill start assist system is a device only for helping the driver to START the vehicle on an uphill grade. To prevent accidents when the vehicle is parked on a slope, be sure to firmly set the parking brake. When setting the parking brake, make sure that the vehicle remains stationary when the clutch pedal and brake pedal are released.
Do not turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK"/"OFF" position while the Hill start assist system is operating. The Hill start assist system will be deactivated, causing an accident.

The Hill start assist system is a device to make the following vehicle operations easier.

Hill start assist system (MT models)

1) Starting forward facing uphill
2) Starting backward facing downhill

In both these cases, when the clutch pedal is depressed while the brake pedal is also depressed, braking power is maintained temporarily 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.

If the braking power of the Hill start assist system is insufficient after the brake pedal is released, apply more braking power by depressing the brake pedal again.

The Hill start assist system may not operate on slight grades. Also, the Hill start assist system does not operate in the following cases.

Hill start assist system (MT models)

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 Holder indicator light is

OFF

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.

CAUTION The braking power of the Hill start assist system may not be sufficient when strong braking power is needed (e.g., when towing a trailer (Outback)).

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

When activating/deactivation the Hill Holder function, the Hill start assist system will also be activated/deactivated. For details about activating/deactivating the Hill Holder function, refer to "Hill Holder switch" .

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