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Hill Holder: Adjustment

Confirm stopping and starting performances by activating the hill holder on an uphill road of 3° or higher inclination.

  1. If the vehicle does not stop;

    Tighten the adjusting nut of PHV cable.

  2. If the vehicle does not start properly;
    • Case A - When the hill holder is released later than engagement of clutch pedal (Engine tends to stall.):

      Loosen adjusting nut gradually until smooth starting is enabled.

    • Case B - When the hill holder is released earlier than engagement of clutch pedal (Vehicle slips down slightly.):

    Tighten the adjusting nut so that hill holder is released later than engagement of clutch pedal (status in Case A). Then make adjustment the same as in Case A.

    CAUTION: Whenever turning the adjusting nut, prevent the PHV cable from revolving.
    Fig 1: Identifying Lock Nut
    G03808730Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Tighten the lock nut.

    Tightening torque: 

    3.5 N.m (0.36 kgf-m, 2.6 ft-lb)