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X-MODE (Outback)
. While the engine is running, if any of
the following conditions is met, the X-
MODE will be deactivated. In this case,
it is not possible to activate the X-
MODE.
– The CHECK ENGINE warning
light/malfunction indicator light illuminates.
– The AT OIL TEMP warning light
flashes.
– The ABS warning light illuminates.
– The Vehicle Dynamics Control
warning light illuminates.
. The Auto Start Stop system will be
stopped while the X-MODE is activated.
Models with 2 modes:
. 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.
. 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.
& Hill Descent Control Function
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The hill descent control function will be in
standby mode when the X-MODE is
activated and the vehicle speed is less
than approximately 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.
CAUTION
The braking power of the hill descent
control function may not be
sufficient when strong braking
power is needed (e.g., when towing
a trailer).
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 hill descent control
indicator will flash.
. 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 compartment
while the hill descent control
function is operating.
– The sensation of depressing the
brake pedal is different, (harder than
usual etc.) when the brake pedal is
depressed during hill descent control
function operation.
! Hill descent control indicator
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This indicator appears while the hill descent
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