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To select the Sport (S) mode, press the

“S” switch.

To select the Sport Sharp (S#) mode,

press the “S#” switch.

7-9. Power steering

CAUTION

When the power steering warning

light is illuminated, there may be

more resistance when the steering

wheel is operated. Drive carefully to

the nearest SUBARU dealer and

have the vehicle inspected immedi-

ately.

& Power steering warning light

NOTE

While the engine is cool, you cannot

change to Sport Sharp (S#) mode.

The next time you turn on the engine,

after you turned off the engine in the

Sport (S) mode (type A) or Sport

Sharp (S#) mode (type B), the

SI-DRIVE mode changes to the In-

telligent (I) mode.

If the CHECK ENGINE warning light/

malfunction indicator light illumi-

nates while the engine is running,

type A changes to the Sport (S)

mode, and type B remains in the

state that was in effect before the

warning light turned on. In this case,

it is not possible to change to

another mode.

NOTE

If the steering wheel is operated in the

following ways, the power steering

control system may temporarily limit

the power assist in order to prevent the

system components, such as the con-

trol computer and drive motor, from

overheating.

& Power steering system fea-

tures

The steering wheel is operated fre-

quently and turned sharply while the

vehicle is maneuvered at extremely

low speeds, such as while frequently

turning the steering wheel during

parallel parking.

The steering wheel remains in the

fully turned position for a long

period of time.

The vehicle is equipped with an electric

power steering system. When the ignition

switch is turned to the “ON” position, the

power steering warning light on the com-

bination meter illuminates to inform the

driver that the warning system is function-

ing properly. Then, if the engine started,

the warning light turns off to inform the

driver that the steering power assist is

operational.

If any of the SI-DRIVE indicators

blink, the SI-DRIVE system may be

malfunctioning. Contact your

SUBARU dealer.

At this time, there will be more resis-

tance when steering. However, this is

not a malfunction. Normal steering

force will be restored after the steering

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wheel is not operated for a while and

the power steering control system has

an opportunity to cool down. However,

if the power steering is operated in a

non-standard way which causes power

assist limitation to occur too frequently,

this may result in a malfunction of the

power steering control system.

a loss of control of the vehicle. Keep

driving straight ahead while gradually

reducing speed. Then slowly pull off the

road to a safe place.

7-10. Braking

& Braking tips

WARNING

& Brake system

Never rest your foot on the brake

pedal while driving. This can cause

dangerous overheating of the

brakes and needless wear on the

brake pads.

! Two separate circuits

Your vehicle has two separate circuit brake

systems. Each circuit works diagonally

across the vehicle. If one circuit of the

brake system should fail, the other half of

the system still works. If one circuit fails,

the brake pedal will go down much closer

to the floor than usual and you will need to

press it down much harder. A much longer

distance will be needed to stop the vehicle.

! When the brakes get wet

When driving in rain or after washing the

vehicle, the brakes may get wet. As a

result, brake stopping distance will be

longer. To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle

at a safe speed while lightly depressing the

brake pedal to heat up the brakes.

! Electronic brake booster

The vehicle is equipped with an electronic

brake booster to provide additional braking

force. Do not turn off the ignition switch

while driving because that will turn off the

brake booster, resulting in poor braking

power.

The brakes will continue to work even

when the brake booster completely stops

functioning. If this happens, you will have

to depress the pedal much harder than

during normal braking, and the braking

distance will increase.

! Use of engine braking

Remember to make use of engine braking

in addition to foot braking. When descend-

ing a grade, if only the foot brake is used,

the brakes may start working improperly

because of brake fluid overheating,

caused by overheated brake pads. To help

prevent this, shift to a lower gear to get

stronger engine braking.

! Braking when a tire is punctured

Do not depress the brake pedal suddenly

when a tire is punctured. This could cause

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