Subaru Solterra Manuals 2023 Solterra Owner's Manual | Page 388

386 5-4 . Using the driving support systems
WARNING
■ Conditions in which it may not function correctly
When driving on the following
road surfaces , it may not be possible to maintain a constant speed of the vehicle , which may lead to
an unexpected accident .
• Extremely steep inclines
• Rough road surfaces
• Slippery road surfaces such as snowy roads and frozen road
surfaces less than approximately 13 mph ( 20 km / h ).
When the drive mode is switched , the buzzer sounds .
System Components
“ X-MODE ” switch Grip control switch ( �P . 388 ) Indicators
Selecting the Drive Mode
Press the “ X-MODE ” switch repeatedly until the system switches to the desired driving mode while the vehicle is stopped or traveling at a speeds
1 Normal mode
Has a good balance of electrical consumption performance , quietness , and driving performance , and is suitable for driving in urban areas . 2 SNOW / DIRT mode
When the tires are likely to slip or slip on slippery roads such as snowy roads , gravel roads , etc ., the tire spinning is reduced , making it easier to drive .
At this time , the SNOW / DIRT mode indicator lights up in green on the meter . 3 D . SNOW / MUD mode
In special cases such as the tires being buried in deep snow or mud , the TRAC ( Traction Control ) function is temporarily canceled , and the tires are idled as needed to make it easier to start . At this time , the D . SNOW / MUD mode indicator lights up in green on