Starting and operating / X-MODE 7-43
X-MODE ( if equipped )
WARNING
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. Always use the utmost care in driving – overconfidence because you are driving a vehicle with X-MODE could easily lead to a serious accident .
. Always use the utmost care in driving – overconfidence because you are driving a vehicle with hill descent control function could easily lead to a serious accident . Be especially careful , and depress the brake pedal if necessary when driving on extremely steep downhill , frozen , muddy or sandy roads . Failure to control the vehicle ’ s speed may cause a loss of control and result in a serious accident .
CAUTION
. Even if your vehicle is equipped with X-MODE , winter tires should be used when driving on snowcovered or icy roads ; in addition , vehicle speed should be reduced considerably . Simply having
X-MODE does not guarantee that the vehicle will be able to avoid accidents in any situation .
. Activate the X-MODE when you encounter 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 conditions . When activating X-MODE , the speed of the vehicle should be reduced considerably .
. Whenever suspension components , steering components , or an axle are removed from a vehicle , have the system inspected by an authorized SUBARU dealer .
. Observe the following precautions in order to ensure that the X-MODE is operating properly :
– All four wheels should be fitted with tires of the same size , type , and brand . Furthermore , 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 .
– Use only the special temporary spare tire to replace a flat tire . With a normal temporary spare tire , the effectiveness of the X-MODE is reduced and this should be taken into account when driving the vehicle in such a condition .
. 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 control function is disabled .
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 downhill .
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