2007 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 220

A8110BE.book 21 ページ Starting and operating 7-21 Hill holder (Manual transmission - if equipped) The Hill Holder 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 is released. The Hill holder is a device to make starting on an uphill grade easier. is depressed while the brake pedal is also depressed, braking power is maintained temporarily by the Hill holder 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 holder is insufficient after the brake pedal is released, apply more braking power by pressing the brake pedal again. 7 700047 The Hill holder does not operate when the vehicle is facing downhill. And the Hill holder may not operate on slight grades. When starting in reverse and using the Hill holder, 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. 700046 On an uphill grade, when the clutch pedal A slight jolt may be felt when the vehicle begins to move forward after being reversed.