Starting and operating
X-mode (Outback CVT models)......................... 7-38
To activate/deactivate the X-mode....................... 7-39
Hill descent control function............................... 7-39
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (if
equipped)......................................................... 7-40
Parking your vehicle.......................................... 7-42
Electronic parking brake..................................... 7-42
Parking tips....................................................... 7-47
Hill start assist system (MT models)................ 7-48
To activate/deactivate the Hill start assist
system............................................................. 7-49
Cruise control..................................................... 7-49To set cruise control.......................................... 7-50
To temporarily cancel the cruise control............. 7-51To turn off the cruise control.............................. 7-51
To change the cruising speed............................ 7-51
Cruise control indicator..................................... 7-53
Cruise control set indicator................................ 7-53
BSD/RCTA (if equipped).................................... 7-53System features................................................. 7-53
System operation............................................... 7-55
BSD/RCTA approach indicator light/warning
buzzer............................................................. 7-56
BSD/RCTA warning indicator.............................. 7-58
BSD/RCTA OFF switch....................................... 7-59
Certification for the BSD/RCTA........................... 7-60
Handling of radar sensors.................................. 7-60
Starting and operating/X–mode (Outback CVT models)
X-mode (Outback CVT mod-
els)
WARNING
.Always use the utmost care in
driving–overconfidence be-
cause you are driving a vehicle
with X-mode could easily lead to
a serious accident.
.Always use the utmost care in
driving–overconfidence be-
cause 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 ex-
tremely 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 snow-
covered or icy roads; in addition,
vehicle speed should be reducedconsiderably. Simply having X-
mode does not guarantee that
the vehicle will be able to avoid
accidents in any situation.
.Activating the X-mode should be
done when you encounter a very
slippery surface at low speed.
However, having X-mode is no
guarantee that full vehicle con-
trol 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 compo-
nents, steering components, or
an axle are removed from a
vehicle, have the system in-
spected by an authorized
SUBARU dealer.
.The following precautions should
be observed 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. Further-
more, the amount of wear
should be the same for all
four tires.
–Keep the tire pressure at theproper level as shown on the
label attached to the vehicle’s
door pillar.
–Use only the special tempor-
ary 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 ac-
count when driving the vehi-
cle 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 con-
trol 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 down-
hill.
X-mode has the following functions.
7-38
14-12Index
Wear indicators......................................................... 11-29
Welcome lighting function........................................... 3-44
Wheel
Aluminum............................................................. 11-31
Balance............................................................... 11-28
Nut tightening torque.............................................. 12-9
Replacement........................................................ 11-31
Windows................................................................... 2-33
Windshield
Washer fluid......................................................... 11-32
Wiper and washer switches..................................... 3-52
Wiper blades........................................................ 11-34
Wiper deicer.......................................................... 3-54
Winter
Driving.................................................................... 8-8
Tires............................................................ 8-11, 11-25
Wiper and washer...................................................... 3-50
Wiper deicer.............................................................. 3-54
X
X-mode..................................................................... 7-38
Indicator................................................................ 3-31
