5-1. Before driving
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NOTICE
If the shift control system is damaged by flooding, it may not be possible to shift the shift position to P, or from P to other positions.
In this case, contact your SUB- ARU dealer.
■ When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and shift the shift position to P. Failure
to do so may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator
pedal is accidentally depressed.
■ When involved in a minor accident
Damage to the traction battery or battery peripheral components could cause malfunctions. Even if it is a minor accident, have the vehicle inspected by your SUB- ARU dealer.
Sudden start restraint control( Drive-Start Control [ DSC ])
When the following unusual operation is performed with the accelerator pedal depressed, the EV system output may be restrained.
• When the shift position is
shifted to R *.
• When the shift position is shifted from P or R to forward
drive shift position such as D *.
When the system operates, a message appears on the multi-information display. Read the message and follow the instruction. *: Depending on the situation, the
shift position may not be changed.
■ Drive-Start Control( DSC)
●When the TRAC is turned off
( �P. 478), sudden start restraint control also does not operate. If your vehicle have trouble escaping from the mud or fresh snow due to sudden start restraint control operation, deactivate TRAC
( �P. 478) so that the vehicle may become able to escape from the mud or fresh snow.
Also, sudden start restraint control will not operate in the following conditions:
When the“ X-MODE” is selected( if equipped)
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Driving