How to turn off Auto Start Stop on Subaru Forester Touring

[@richardbrown3069]

I installed an Autostop Eliminator for $99 on my 2023 Crosstrek Limited in the first week I bought the vehicle. One of the best auto accessory purchases I’ve ever made.

[@dougfrye7775]

EXCELLENT! Hope it will in the future it will apply to 2024 Outbacks! Another great video Alex!!

[@alexpmo]

Thank you! Yes!🤞 That's what I expect them to do!

[@dewaynegamble7986]

Regardless of likes or dislikes, the information is great to have. I believe the more I know about my vehicle the greater enjoyment I will attain and therefore value will have a positive affect on my overall ownership! Hope Subaru comes back out with a truck option as I will have one next to my Forester!!!

[@robertm9866]

That is awesome thank you for sharing that cause that’s the one thing I dislike the most the auto start Stop on my previous 2019 Forrester I bought an aftermarket to bypass that. I am the process of getting a 2025 touring and that’s awesome news to know thank you very much.

[@davidc8735]

Nice! Those are the 3 things I adjust in my 2019 Forester, so this is GREAT news!

[@X2p5423videolover]

Hi Alex, this is awesome. I just picked up a Subaru Forester touring last Saturday 😊.

[@emerybob1]

That feature is beyond awesome!! I dislike auto shutoff and I do like the AVH. I usually make adjustments in my 22 Outback XT to suit upon starting. This month, I am picking up a 25 Forrester Premier, in Canada that is the top model. Thank you so very much for this tip. Alex, I watch your videos once published.

[@alexpmo]

I'm happy to hear you've found my videos helpful! Enjoy your new Forester!

[@Gili1973]

Great feature! I hope they roll up update for older models like my 22 Forester Sport

[@NRI.Reacts]

Hi Alex, Thank you for all the amazing work you do! I recently chose the Subaru Forester as my first car in Canada, and your videos were incredibly helpful throughout the decision-making process. Much appreciated!

[@alexpmo]

@@NRI.Reacts happy I could help! Enjoy your Forester!

[@m3rdpwr]

They do really need to release the feature you point out here. I can't think of anyone who actually wants to stop/start on by default. I think I've saved a tenth of a gallon once. I try to remember to shut it off, but don't always.

[@jkirton1964]

JUST purchased the 2025 Subaru Forester Premium!!!

[@danielboughton3624]

I watched a video recently where one of the new metrics for new cars was how long it took to disable all the features. Modern times I guess. I think on a regular/premium Forester you just turn the auto-stop/start off and it stays off. I turned it off and it has not shut down at a stop sign. Several other features are also supposed to be sticky but haven't tested them but will because things like lane detect are just dangerous and while Subaru isn't as aggressive about bumping back into the middle of the lane as other manufacturers they still do it which has put me into near collisions with cyclists and vehicles turning right/left who are swinging wide back into my lane as they make their turn. I also tested to see what would happen if auto-correct was left to it's own devices and the answer is within a few corrections there is a good chance you are going to exit your lane at a pretty aggressive angle either off the road or into oncoming traffic.

[@SlabSheetrock]

I love my '21 Outback Touring XT, but the Autostop Eliminator was the best $100 I've spent on the car.

[@lewissmith7592]

I have a 2024 Ascent Touring I ordered and it came in on January 29th 2024. I set the Auto Vehicle Hold on that day and it's been on ever since then. According to the owners manual that's normal. I would guess it's a change from the 2023 refresh.

[@alexpmo]

@@lewissmith7592 the Ascent is the one exception. This is the only model currently that defaults to the setting you previously chose.

[@richroj]

very good Alex, thanks again 👍

[@mjc63]

Alex very cool! I got my 2023 Forester Premium to avoid that big screen TV!!! Now a question do you think the 2025 Forester Hybrid will be an option on all trim levels (Premium)? Any idea what Hybrid will add on average to the price? Thanks!!! Cheers, Michael Albuquerque NM USA

[@Intrepid175a]

I've got a 2022 Outback Premium. I'd love to be able to disable the auto start/stop but I'll be surprised if they apply this to a car that's that old. We'll see. Also, my Outback doesn't have the S and I driving selections. A friend of mine has a 2021 Forester and his car does, but my Outback does not. I've always wonder why that is. I'd love it if Subaru would give us the option to set the transmission to act as a straight CVT without the simulated shifts.

[@richardcampbell8086]

There are some differences between US cars and Canadian for example we don’t have tire gages in 🇨🇦

[@tanyarousseau9871]

There’s a difference in trim level names too. Their Touring is our Premier, but I just went in my car and changed the settings and it worked. It’s stupid to be so excited about this, but here I am 😂

[@colin7924]

I have a 25 Forester, when I drive over train tracks, a rough spot on highway or over a higher than normal speed bump I hear a single chime. Nothing showes up on the display. Any suggestions, thanks

[@MoSAE1856]

Just a guess but… could it be the pressure sensor briefly doesn’t see the weight in the seat? When I’m a passenger in my wife’s Ascent and I shift my weight from side to side, the seatbelt chime sometimes dings… not really sure why though.

[@RoanokeRemembered-iq8pp]

Could you please do a video for the 2025 that shows how to change the time the lights stay on after parking the car.

[@stefankliment]

I wish I could somehow set AVH to default: on for my 22 Forester eboxer. It’s usually the first switch I hit after starting the engine. Engine auto off/on can’t be disabled anymore on new cars in the EU afaik.

[@dawnburkhart9681]

I would like to know what type of crossbars I can put on my 2025 forester touring.

[@rickisnor14]

Hope this feature is rolled out to outback, crosstrek. Let us know.

[@bjharada]

Hi Alex Love the channel. I've adjusted my 2025 Forester Touring to do the setup like you suggested and it works fantastic. Is it possible to create a driver focus setting that would work in automatic car washes, where the eyesight is turned off, the AVH is set off, and the wipers are turned off? Or is there another way to do these functions with a shortcut or another one button press?

[@alexpmo]

Thank you! Glad to hear you were able to get this set up. I don't believe Subaru has a "car wash" setting but that's a good idea for a future update.

[@bjharada]

@@alexpmo Hi Alex, I will be on the lookout for that future update. I also noticed that if there are 2 people with Fobs, and the other person opens the car on the passenger side first before I get in to drive the car, the system seems to pickup the other person's settings and the focus setting doesn't always pick me up as the driver, the other person's settings are active (aka bluetooth and carplay settings) and unless I stop the car and open/close the driver's door, then the focus setting seems to capture and reset based on the driver's setting correctly. Have you seen this problem?

[@path1400]

Thinking of buying a small Subaru SUV because your Prices are not bad and my Prius V is a money pit. Please tell me about your warranties?

[@shbyshby]

If it is possible to insert a video signal into the display? Connecting a viseo camera video signal and seeing an image on the screen through an aux jack?

[@BillTheCat1]

Hopefully Subaru will roll this out out to the Gen 6 Legacy/Outback which have the same head unit. Having to set these every time I start my car is annoying.

[@jeremyw9213]

I'm picking up my Forester touring next Saturday. Are you able to do it for just one of the options or do you have to do all three?

[@johnmiller8006]

I was interested if the lumbar support is included in the memory seat - face recognized function? Having multiple drivers it would be another nice feature. For the last video on auto stop and start do you need Starlink to update your car? We have a 2023 outback Touring XT model. One more question. Want remote start but wanted to use an aftermarket unit. Have original and gold plus warranty till 2030. How would that affect these warranties? Thanks

[@cesarg.escobar-viera2644]

Hi Alex, I watch your videos all the time. I am loyal Subaru customer. I have a question and maybe you have heard of this issue already. I purchased a 2025 Subaru Forester Touring back in September. Recently found out (when I tried use it for the first time) that wireless charger won't work with iPhones 14, 15, or 16 because their cameras don't allow the phone to lay flat on the charger and if you put a case on the phone, the case precludes the phone to interact with the charger so it won't charge either. Took it to the dealership and they told me and wrote on the report that it's a design flaw on Subaru. Subaru Customer Advocacy gave me a coupon but that did not help solving the actual problem. I hope they will fix this for the 2026 model and maybe give the option to get it fixed on the 2025 model, too. Do you have any news on potential solutions for this issue? I will appreciate your feedback!

[@alexpmo]

That's interesting! Not sure what it could be, but here are a couple things I would try if you haven't done so already. Be sure the power button is on. It's in the base of the charger pad towards the right. It'll be lit up green when it's on and should turn to orange when it's charging. I have the iPhone 14 pro max and it charges with or without the case. Granted, my case is pretty thin. If you've already tried this and it's still not working, I'd test another phone to see if you can get another phone to connect. Lastly, if you can't get another phone to connect, that would tell me it's likely a hardware issue with the charging pad itself and at that point I'd get with your subaru service dept to remedy.

[@sws763]

@@alexpmo We have both iphone 14 and 15 and they charge in our 25 Touring. It could be the type of case that you are using. We use Magbak cases as other cheaper cases prevent induction charging.

[@UTHookEmHorns73]

Subaru needs to allow you to default the simulated fake shifts to off. I hate the fake shifts & it's far less fuel efficient. It's ridiculous that this can't happen already. It's just software creating useless & less efficient fake shifts. Also, the screen is extremely inefficient to use. It's amazing how other car manufacturers can get it right, but Subaru can't make the large 11.3" screen far more efficient to use. Just going between maps, radio, phone, etc. takes far too many distracting & unsafe steps. Again, this is another ridiculous thing that Subaru does. Allow the creation of split screens & custom screens would easily solve all of this. Again, cheap software updates would fix both of these issues.

[@dannylove5979]

Can you turn off the DRL/headlights while in Drive? Planning on Christmas light drive and they want your headlights off!!!

[@alexpmo]

Unfortunately, you can't. At least not that I have been able to do.

[@dannylove5979]

@@alexpmo Thanks for reply, Someone told me to pull a fuse for DRL and add a switch, is this something that might work or does that fuse also control other features as well??

[@pauljennings4248]

Can you tell me why my seat moves up as soon as I open the door on 2020 Subaru Legacy?

[@alexpmo]

Appears your key fob is linked to a memory seat setting. Here's a video I made showing how to do it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZXdaZmDbpmSa7ssi=u9oYG46xHLcqumtO

[@jessemiller6290]

I'm confused. You just get out, get back in, turn the vehicle on and that menu pops up??

[@sd2ca]

Alex, if I am understanding correctly, once you have the driver recognition set up and have selected the preferred default settings, you just hop in the vehicle and go? No additional interaction with the touch screen required, right?

[@alexpmo]

Not quite. You'll still have to click on the touch screen at least once when you first enter the car to select "Ok" when it asks if you want to update to previous settings.

[@sd2ca]

@@alexpmo Thank you for the clarification. I was hoping that it was a one & done setting that would replace the need to add and aftermarket device.

[@keystonedaytrip238]

Kewl 👍🏼

[@DIYManiacJohnP]

Sorry this addition is mildly better than nothing at all, but still useless in reality. The only feature people really care about keeping off all the time is the auto start stop. for $100. You can now do that through auto start eliminator The fact we still have to press a button to acknowledge something is so silly

[@wylde780]

I'm also interested in disabling DMS and enabling AVH. Before I go anywhere, I have to complete a pre-drive checklist like a pilot.

[@Henk_H]

I agree with you… the stupid GOVERNMENT shouldn’t be messing with what we buy… that includes CARS!!! The problem with this “pilot-check” setting is that if the sun is shining a CERTAIN WAY (ie: early morning sunrise, high noon), my face is NOT recognized!!! As a photographer, my take is there’s not enough contrast definition in facial recognition with sun’s direction as it is for the system to scan face properly.. I have TWO setting sett for myself, to include the bucket hat I have to wear at times of bright sun… NOT EVEN **THAT** IS FOOLPROOF!!!!! It’s ANNOYING!! Shouldn’t have to play “rescan” five times, trying to shield rays from my face… and, then, I shouldn’t need to push “yes”/“no” to auto-setup… then the “settings complete” screen stays on too long, unless I dismiss that too!!! ANNOYING!!!! Take auto stop/start out of vehicles… have some courage and stand up against the government regulation! It’s only the globalists’ idea anyway… betcha their limos don’t have it!!

[@zlseth]

@@Henk_H yeah! You tell ‘em. Who cares about saving gas anyway? I mean, we all have unlimited funds, right? When Orange Man’s tariffs raise the costs of everything by 20%, including cars and gas, that’s not going to matter because who needs money, anyway? What SUBARU *REALLY* needs to do is to learn how to control the *SUN* so that it doesn’t shine through the windshield and affect the ability for the cameras to see the driver’s face. What I really *HATE* about this feature, though is that the GOVERNMENT can turn those cameras on any time and see what you are doing. That, along with the navigation and the EyeSight means they can SEE you, know where you ARE and control your car 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. *THEY’RE COMING FOR YOU HENK!*😂

[@wylde780]

Wouldn't it be sweet if the settings you modified on your expensive car were respected after restarts? Subaru says NOPE. It's better to ignore the owners wishes and revert back to the way Subaru wants it. This is a hacky process, and Subaru should address the root issue. When I disable DMS because it's glitchy, it should remain disabled! I appreciate your pro tip videos but subaru needs to do better.

[@Henk_H]

The root issue is with US government and pal-zy globalists crying “CLIMATE CHANGE” and “OIL SHORTAGE”

[@lipete1000]

It's not Subaru. It's dumb ass Obama's green BS

[@spencerflick5933]

The EPA requires it to reset each time to eliminate this, I agree with you it is very dumb but sadly they require it to.

[@Henk_H]

well, we already learnt from the last 4 years plus with a “pandemic,” purportedly from a wet market as lied about, and unelected agencies rolling out executive-style rulings that become as if law, they’re going to strip our liberties, one by one by one. They know there’d be a revolution-and there was one of sorts this past Nov 2024-if they tried to beat down all at once… wising up to the tricks now… unfortunately, WE can’t manufacture the big stuff what we want/need ourselves …

[@Henk_H]

@ well, we already learnt from the last 4 years plus with a “pandemic,” purportedly from a wet market as lied about, and unelected agencies rolling out executive-style rulings that become as if law, they’re going to strip our liberties, one by one by one. They know there’d be a revolution-and there was one of sorts this past Nov 2024-if they tried to beat down all at once… wising up to the tricks now… unfortunately, WE can’t manufacture the big stuff what we want/need ourselves …

[@ProudlyConfused]

I'm really hoping this gets rolled out to my 2025 Outback Touring

[@alexpmo]

I think it will but not certain! I would think the Outback Touring could have it with just a software update

[@bjportnoy]

Explain this to me? My wife has a 23 Ascent. Once AVH is turned on, it stays on even after the car is turned off then back on. In my 23 Outback, AVH resets every time the car is turned off.

[@alexpmo]

My guess is that it has something to do with the auto start stop, which isn’t on the Ascent.

[@bjportnoy]

@ And that’s another thing that doesn’t make sense. I have a Limited XT, so the same engine as the Ascent Limited, but different features offered. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@berts4877]

I'm not sure how useful this feature would be on the Ascent given AVH stays with last setting, no Auto start/stop, and I don't remember a setting for sport mode.

[@davidgilhousen8191]

Thanks. I just tried this on my 25 Subaru Forester Touring and it didn't work. I already had user recognition working, so I figured all that I had to do was switch the Request Setting Update to the on (blue) position. I did not receive a prompt when I entered the car again and it restarted with the defaults. Do I have to go through user recognition again to get this to work?

[@alexpmo]

Sounds like you have the settings adjusted correctly. Just be sure you've changed at least one of these settings: Auto Start/Stop, AVH, or S/I drive and it will prompt you the next time you get in the car.

[@davidgilhousen8191]

Never mind. After I let the car sit for an hour, came back and it worked. Go figure....

[@badman3355]

Nice

[@TodayWithDustin]

Wish it would let me do it on my Premium. I hate Auto Stop Start with a passion.

[@164garage]

Hey Alex, is there a reason for my 2024 Crosstrek Ltd to not have the auto start/stop available? Is it a software issue?

[@snafujag100]

Lucky you!

[@alexpmo]

Is yours a US spec? If so, it will have the auto start/stop on/off switch in the lower left hand side of the touch like you see in my video. It just doesn't have driver focus so you can't remember your last settings like I show in the video.

[@164garage]

@alexpmo hum, interesting... It's actually a Japanese one... The icon is just not there, I cannot shut Auto S/S off... I was thinking it could be a software upgrade thing, not sure though

[@STree42]

So 2 touches still required, plus a face scan. No thanks!

[@markmyers4573]

I wish it didn't require face recognition for us poor folks

[@alexpmo]

Right there with ya! Mine doesn't have facial recognition either

[@ValFinale]

not about being poor. I DIDN'T get a touring Outback BECAUSE it had this garbage

[@jeffreywaters4778]

My apple carplay isn’t working on my 2025 forester how do I fix that. It worked until today. Weird

[@TheWarder500]

Every once in a while my carplay stops working for whatever reason on my 2025 outback. I found holding down the volume/power knob down for 10 seconds, which causes the infotainment system to force restart, usually resolves the issue, and once the screen boots back up my phone reconnects automatically. Worth a shot.

[@jeffreywaters4778]

@ I give it a try thanks

[@alexpmo]

@@jeffreywaters4778 go to the settings where you would go to add a new phone > select your phone from the device menu > then be sure CarPlay is turned on. Sometimes this will disconnect and switch to Bluetooth.

[@jeffreywaters4778]

@@alexpmo thanks Alex I watch your videos all time. I went from a car with hand roll up windows to this new forester. This has so much it’s a bit overwhelming.

[@mariannegennis6181]

@@jeffreywaters4778 I know the feeling! I made a 20 year leap in models myself, and it's a bit overwhelming to me, too!

[@lixmos]

4:07

[@seektruth1599]

When is Subaru going to improve their interior lighting, it's dark, horrible, map lights are not user friendly in any way shape or form.

[@du3223]

I will never understand the appeal of auto vehicle hold. You’re driving a car. Keep your foot on the brake when you are stopped. It’s not that hard. If that’s too much effort for you consider taking the bus.

[@alexpmo]

@@du3223 it’s helpful at long stops like in traffic. I use it but I can understand it’s not for everyone. I think many find it nice to have

[@chrisrodriguez7957]

Where's the feature to disable Subaru's, and all other manufacturers, ability to collect & sell my driving habits and other personal data to 3rd parties?

[@craig1082]

Yes this would be a great update for my 2024 Legacy Touring to eliminate the ASS without paying for the eliminator and potentially screwing up the cameras installing it. I thought using the AVH in conjunction with ASS would be a good thing.. FAIL!!! It will shut the car off when your foot is not on the brake pedal and START the car without your foot on the brake pedal while it is in gear!!! WTF !! Why isnt this a safety issue??? AVH is a safety issue!! IT NEVER GETS TURNED ON!! I HATE IT!! Been driving for 40+ years..Your foot belongs on the brake when at a stop!!! Disengage the AVH by tapping on the accelerator? WRONG!!! Pure stupidity! Also having the ASS start whenever it wants is just as stupid!! It makes the car jerk.. Live in New England.. what if I am on ice? ASS and AVH are stupid shit! ASS prevents auto emissions and saves gas.. whatta crocka shit! You have enough balls to use AVH and ASS sitting at a railway crossing waiting for a train to go by? Hold my beer, I wanna watch.

[@JohnvanGurp]

I feel like I’m in the minority here but I really like the auto stop/start.

[@alexpmo]

I've learned to live with it so it doesn't bother me now but many people hate it lol

[@bloffs3352]

So this helps in a tiny way but its not enough.Auto stop start is the most annoying warm green fuzz ever.I try to always turn it off when i start the car but forget most of the time and then swear when i pull up somewhere and it turns off.I have had the car for close to 3 months now and the car has been off by this setting for 2 and a bit hours and saved all of 3 litres of fuel if that..What a joke.There i am at the lights with diesel trucks and buses merrily idling away and a Tesla that took who knows how much black energy to produce it and its batteries and unless it was charged off grid or by 100% renewables is just more greenwashing.