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7-14. X-MODE (if equipped)

WARNING

under the above-mentioned situations.

Even when the Vehicle Dynamics

Control system is deactivated, com-

ponents of the brake control system

may still activate. When the brake

control system is activated, the

Vehicle Dynamics Control operation

indicator light flashes.

NOTE

When the switch has been pressed

(type A) or turned (type B) to deac-

tivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control

system, the Vehicle Dynamics Con-

trol system automatically reacti-

vates itself the next time the ignition

switch is turned to the “LOCK”/

“OFF” position and the engine is

restarted.

Always use the utmost care in

driving – overconfidence be-

cause you are driving a vehicle

with X-MODE could easily lead to

a serious accident.

Always use the utmost care in

driving – overconfidence be-

cause you are driving a vehicle

with hill descent control function

(if equipped) could easily lead to

a serious accident. Be especially

careful, and depress the brake

pedal if necessary when driving

on extremely steep downhill, fro-

zen, muddy or sandy roads. Fail-

ure to control the vehicle’s speed

may cause a loss of control and

result in a serious accident.

If the switch is pressed (type A) or

turned (type B) and held for 30

seconds or longer, the indicator light

turns off, the Vehicle Dynamics

Control system is activated, and

the system ignores any further

pressing of the switch. To make the

switch usable again, turn the igni-

tion switch to the “LOCK”/“OFF”

position and restart the engine.

When the switch is pressed (type A)

or turned (type B) to deactivate the

Vehicle Dynamics Control system,

the vehicle’s running performance is

comparable to that of a vehicle that

does not have a Vehicle Dynamics

Control system. Do not deactivate

the Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-

tem except when absolutely neces-

sary.

CAUTION

Even if your vehicle is equipped

with X-MODE, winter tires should

be used when driving on snow-

covered or icy roads; in addition,

vehicle speed should be reduced

considerably. Simply having

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X-MODE has the following functions.

X-MODE does not guarantee that

the vehicle will be able to avoid

accidents in any situation.

–

Use only the special tempor-

ary spare tire to replace a flat

tire. With a normal temporary

spare tire, the effectiveness of

X-MODE is reduced and this

should be taken into account

when driving the vehicle in

such a condition.

Hill descent control function (if

equipped):

Using the hill descent control function, you

can keep the vehicle at a consistent speed

driving downhill. If the vehicle speed is

likely to increase, the brake control system

will be activated to adjust the vehicle

speed.

Activate X-MODE when you en-

counter a very slippery surface at

low speed. However, having

X-MODE is no guarantee that full

vehicle control will be maintained

at all times and under all condi-

tions. When activating X-MODE,

the speed of the vehicle should

be reduced considerably.

Models with hill descent control:

If the hill descent control function

has operated continuously for a

long time, the temperature of the

brake disc may increase and the

hill descent control function may

be temporarily disabled. In this

case, the hill descent control

indicator will disappear. When

the hill descent control indicator

disappears, the hill descent con-

trol function is disabled.

Driving ability control:

This mode increases the hill-climbing

ability and driving ability as well as

enabling smooth application of torque for

easier control of the steering wheel.

Whenever suspension compo-

nents, steering components, or

an axle are removed from a

vehicle, have the system in-

spected by an authorized

SUBARU dealer.

Observe the following precau-

tions in order to ensure that

X-MODE is operating properly:

X-MODE is the integrated control system

of the engine, AWD and Vehicle Dynamics

Control system, etc. for driving with bad

road conditions. Using X-MODE, you can

drive more comfortably even in slippery

road conditions including uphill and down-

hill.

–

All four wheels should be

fitted with tires of the same

size, type, and brand. Further-

more, the amount of wear

should be the same for all four

tires.

–

Keep the tire pressure at the

proper level as shown on the

label attached to the vehicle’s

door pillar.

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& To activate/deactivate

X-MODE

! X-MODE switch (models with 2

modes)

Type B

X-MODE indicator (models with 2 modes)

D.SNOW/MUD mode indicator

SNOW/DIRT mode indicator

! X-MODE switch (models with 1

mode)

Type A

X-MODE indicator (models with 1 mode)

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speed is 12 mph (20 km/h) or more,

X-MODE will not be activated. At this

time, a buzzer will sound twice.

If the vehicle speed reaches 25 mph

(40 km/h) or more while X-MODE is

activated, a buzzer will sound once

and X-MODE will be deactivated.

X-MODE will automatically reacti-

vate when the vehicle speed drops

below 22 mph (35 km/h).

– When you use the cruise control

after X-MODE is automatically

deactivated, X-MODE will not be

automatically reactivated when

the vehicle speed drops below

22 mph (35 km/h).

If the engine could overheat because

of a temperature increase of the

engine coolant, it may not be possi-

ble to activate X-MODE. Even while

X-MODE is activated, X-MODE will

be deactivated when the engine

coolant temperature increases.

The Auto Start Stop system will be

stopped while X-MODE is activated.

this time, a buzzer will sound twice.

X-MODE will be deactivated if any of

the following conditions is met while

the engine is running.

– The CHECK ENGINE warning

light/malfunction indicator light

illuminates.

– The AT OIL TEMP warning light

flashes.

– The ABS warning light illumi-

nates.

! To activate

Models with 2 modes

Turn the X-MODE switch to the right or left

and select SNOW/DIRTor D.SNOW/MUD.

While X-MODE is activated, the X-MODE

indicator appears.

Models with 1 mode

Press the X-MODE switch. While X-MODE

is activated, the X-MODE indicator ap-

pears.

– The Vehicle Dynamics Control

warning light illuminates.

! To deactivate

Press the X-MODE switch. The X-MODE

indicator will disappear when X-MODE is

deactivated.

When this occurs, it is not possible

to activate X-MODE. Also, for models

with SI-DRIVE, 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

SNOW/DIRT is suitable for driving

on a snow-covered road where the

points of contact between the tires

and road surface are visible, or for

driving on an unpaved road.

For information on the types of

SI-DRIVE, refer to “SI-DRIVE

switches” �P330.

D.SNOW/MUD is suitable for driving

on a road covered with deep snow

where the points of contact between

the tires and road surface are not

visible, or for driving on a muddy

road.

If there is a possibility that the

engine could overheat because of a

temperature increase of the engine

coolant, it is not possible to change

to X-MODE. While the vehicle is in

X-MODE, it changes to the Sport (S)

mode or Sport Sharp (S#) mode

NOTE

The SI-DRIVE mode will change to

the Intelligent (I) mode when

X-MODE is deactivated.

The SI-DRIVE mode cannot be chan-

ged while X-MODE is activated. At

Even if you try to activate X-MODE

by turning (models with 2 modes) or

pressing (models with 1 mode) the

X-MODE switch when the vehicle

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when the engine coolant tempera-

ture increases.

It is not possible to activate X-MODE

when the engine is not running,

because the hill descent control

function is not activated.

When X-MODE automatically reacti-

vates, the hill descent control func-

tion also reactivates.

! Hill descent control indicator

NOTE

Even while the hill descent control

function is operating, you can vary

the vehicle speed using the brake

pedal or accelerator pedal.

During braking by the hill descent

control function, the stop lights will

illuminate.

The hill descent control function is

operable regardless of the gradient

of the road.

The hill descent control function

may be considered normal when

the following conditions occur.

– An operating sound is heard

briefly from the engine compart-

ment while the hill descent con-

trol function is operating.

& Hill descent control function

The hill descent control function will be in

standby mode when X-MODE is activated

and the vehicle speed is less than approxi-

mately 12 mph (20 km/h).

The function will operate when the vehicle

speed is less than approximately 12 mph

(20 km/h) and the accelerator ratio is less

than approximately 10%.

The function will turn off when the vehicle

speed is more than approximately 12 mph

(20 km/h) and the accelerator pedal is

depressed.

Hill descent control indicator

This indicator appears while the hill des-

cent control function is in the standby

mode. It flashes while the function is

operating. It will disappear when the

function is in the disabled mode. When

this function is changed from operational

to non-operational, it will disappear when

the vehicle speed reaches more than

approximately 18 mph (30 km/h).

– The sensation of depressing the

brake pedal is different, (harder

than usual etc.) when the brake

pedal is depressed during hill

descent control function opera-

tion.

CAUTION

The braking power of the hill des-

cent control function may not be

sufficient when strong braking

power is needed (e.g., when towing

a trailer).

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