5-4 . Using the driving support systems
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When the Grip control is released , the Grip control operation light turns off , and after a while , the downhill assist control system indicator light turns on .
Drive carefully when releasing Grip control while driving .
■ Grip control Operations Conditions
• When in “ X-MODE ”
• When the shift position is in D
• When the parking brake has been released
• When the driver side door is closed
• When the vehicle is stopped by stepping on the brake or the vehicle speed is approximately 2 to 6 mph ( 2 to 10 km / h )
■ Automatic Releasing the Grip control
In case of any of the following , the Grip control is released .
• When the vehicle is stopped by stepping on the brake pedal
• When the vehicle speed exceeds more than 13 mph ( 20 km / h )
• When the shift position in a position other than D
• When the parking brake is operated
• When the driver side door is opened
• ABS / VSC is activated .
• When brake control and output suppression by the driving support device are activated ( example : Pre-Collision System , Parking Support Brake )
• When the system determines it cannot continue in the current environment
• When the power switch is turned OFF
■ When Grip control is not available
In the following conditions , Grip control is not available .
• When the brake system or EV system is malfunctioning
• After the EV system is started and until the vehicle has been running for a while
■ Brake hold system
The brake hold system turns OFF when the Grip control is being used .
Press the brake pedal firmly and operate the switch .
When using the brake hold system again , turn ON the brake hold system after releasing the Grip control .
NOTICE
■ Long term usage
If used continuously for a long periods of time , the temperature of the brakes may rise the system may temporarily stop .
■ Operation noises and vibrations
• Operating noise may be heard from motor room , however this is not a malfunction .
• When the brake pedal is depressed , it may become
harder than usual or it may feel different from normal , but this is not a malfunction .
■ When the operation indicator does not turn on in the meter even after operating the switch
The system may not be working properly . Have the vehicle inspected at your SUBARU dealer .
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Driving