Quick answer

The 2025 Impreza can hold itself at a complete stop after the driver enables Auto Vehicle Hold.

Before you start

Check that your vehicle has it.

Availability

Documented in the 2025 Impreza Getting Started Guide for the U.S. Base, Sport and RS gasoline lineup.

Retail trim / version
2025 Impreza Base, 2025 Impreza Sport, 2025 Impreza RS
Compatibility check

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Published availability and qualifications

Documented in the 2025 Impreza Getting Started Guide for the U.S. Base, Sport and RS gasoline lineup.

Visual orientation

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.

Driving & traction orientation diagram for Subaru Impreza
Driving & traction orientationOriginal visual guide · controls vary by trim · not to scale
How to use it

Step by step.

  1. 01

    Close the driver's door, fasten the driver's seat belt, and keep the selector out of P.

  2. 02

    Select Auto Vehicle Hold on the Center Information Display home screen.

  3. 03

    Confirm the AVH indicator illuminates in the Combination Meter Display.

  4. 04

    Press the brake until the Impreza is completely stopped; the indicator flashes while AVH is holding.

  5. 05

    Press the accelerator or brake to release, or select the AVH button again to turn the function off.

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Important limits

  • The driver's door must be closed and the driver's seat belt fastened.
  • Turn AVH off before an automatic car wash.
  • Select P and apply the parking brake when parking; AVH is only a temporary stop aid.
If it does not work

Quick checks.

  • ✓If AVH will not enable, check the driver's door, seat belt and selector position.
  • ✓If the indicator does not flash, press the brake until the vehicle is fully stationary.
  • ✓If a warning is displayed, hold the car with the brake and stop using AVH until the fault is addressed.
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Primary evidence

2025 Subaru Impreza Getting Started Guide

Relevant section or page: Operating the Vehicle — Auto Vehicle Hold, page 39. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.

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