Auto Vehicle Hold keeps the Outback stationary after it comes to a complete stop and releases when the driver applies the accelerator or brake as described by Subaru.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Standard on 2020-2025 U.S.-market Outback trims.
- Retail trim / version
- All trims
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Published availability and qualifications
Standard on 2020-2025 U.S.-market Outback trims.
Know what kind of control to look for.
This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.
Step by step.
- 01
Start the vehicle, close the driver door and fasten the driver seatbelt.
- 02
On the Center Information Display Home screen, select Auto Vehicle Hold.
- 03
Confirm the Auto Vehicle Hold ON indicator illuminates in the combination meter.
- 04
With the selector out of Park, stop completely by pressing the brake pedal.
- 05
Confirm the in-operation indicator is flashing before releasing the brake pedal.
- 06
When ready to move, press the accelerator gently; pressing the brake also releases the hold state.
- 07
Select the Auto Vehicle Hold button again to turn the function off when it is no longer needed.
Important limits
- Auto Vehicle Hold is not a substitute for Park or the electronic parking brake when parking or leaving the vehicle.
- The driver door must be closed and the driver seatbelt fastened for operation.
- Subaru instructs drivers to turn Auto Vehicle Hold off before entering an automatic car wash.
Quick checks.
- ✓If AVH will not activate, confirm the driver door is closed, the seatbelt is fastened and the selector is not in Park.
- ✓An illuminated ON indicator means the feature is armed; the flashing in-operation indicator confirms the vehicle is actually being held.
- ✓If a brake-system warning appears or hold behavior is abnormal, stop using the feature and have an authorized Subaru retailer inspect the vehicle.
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Subaru 2023 Outback Getting Started Guide - Auto Vehicle Hold
Relevant section or page: Page 45. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.
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- Official manualSubaru 2020 Outback Getting Started Guide - Auto Vehicle Hold ↗
- Official brochureSubaru 2025 Outback Brochure - Auto Vehicle Hold ↗
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