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deactivating the Vehicle Dynamics Control

system temporarily may help to escape

from the following situations. Turn the

Vehicle Dynamics Control system off when

necessary.

. A standing start on a steeply sloping

road with a snowy, gravel-covered, or

otherwise slippery surface

. Extrication of the vehicle when its

wheels are stuck in mud or deep snow

When turning off the Vehicle Dynamics

Control system during engine operation,

the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indica-

tor light on the combination meter illumi-

nates. The Vehicle Dynamics Control

system will be deactivated. When “Vehicle

Dynamics Control” has been touched

again to reactivate the Vehicle Dynamics

Control system, the Vehicle Dynamics

Control OFF indicator light turns off.

You should not deactivate the Vehicle

Dynamics Control system except under

the above-mentioned situations.

CAUTION

The Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-

tem helps prevent unstable vehicle

motion such as skidding using con-

trol of the brakes and engine power.

Do not turn off the Vehicle Dynamics

Control system unless it is abso-

lutely necessary. If you must turn off

the Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-

tem, drive very carefully based on

the road surface condition.

NOTE

. When “Vehicle Dynamics Control”

has been touched to deactivate the

Vehicle Dynamics Control system, the

Vehicle Dynamics Control system auto-

matically reactivates itself the next time

the ignition switch is turned to the

“LOCK”/“OFF” position and the engine

is restarted.

. When “Vehicle Dynamics Control”

has been touched to deactivate the

Vehicle Dynamics Control system, the

vehicle’s running performance is com-

parable with that of a vehicle that does

not have a Vehicle Dynamics Control

system. Do not deactivate the Vehicle

Dynamics Control system except when

absolutely necessary.

. Even when the Vehicle Dynamics

Control system is deactivated, compo-

nents of the brake control system may

still activate. When the brake control

system is activated, the Vehicle Dy-

namics Control operation indicator

light flashes.

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Subaru Outback Wilderness)

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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 reduced

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considerably. Simply having

X-MODE does not guarantee that

the vehicle will be able to avoid

accidents in any situation.

. Activate X-MODE when you en-

counter 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 condi-

tions. 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.

. Observe the following precau-

tions in order to ensure that

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 the

proper 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

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 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.

. Hill descent control function:

Using the hill descent control function, you

can keep the vehicle at a consistent speed

driving downhill. If the vehicle speed is

likely to increase, the brake control system

will be activated to adjust the vehicle

speed.

. Driving ability control:

This mode increases the hill-climbing

ability and driving ability as well as

enabling smooth application of torque for

easier control of the steering wheel.

& To Activate/Deactivate

X-MODE

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X-MODE indicator (models with 1 mode)

1) X-MODE indicator

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X-MODE indicator (models with 2 modes)

1) DEEP SNOW/MUD mode indicator

2) SNOW/DIRT mode indicator

To activate or deactivate X-MODE, oper-

ate the center information display. Refer to

“Car settings” �P226 (11.6-inch display

models) or “Vehicle setting icons” �P246

(dual 7.0-inch display models).

X-MODE control (models with 1 mode)

Speed range

Low-speed

range (less

than 25 mph

(40 km/h))

Medium to

high-speed

range (25 mph

(40 km/h) or

higher)

Outback

X-MODE:

Available

X-MODE: Not

available*

X-MODE control (models with 2 modes)

Speed range

Low-speed

range (less

than 25 mph

(40 km/h))

Medium to

high-speed

range (25 mph

(40 km/h) or

higher)

Subaru

Outback

Wilderness

DEEP SNOW/MUD: Avail-

able*

SNOW/DIRT:

Available

X-MODE: Not

available*

Outback

DEEP SNOW/

MUD: Avail-

able

SNOW/DIRT:

Available

*1: When DEEP SNOW/MUD is operating,

X-MODE is automatically switched to the

low-speed range when the vehicle speed is

less than 25 mph (40 km/h) and to the high-

speed range when the vehicle speed is 25

mph (40 km/h) or more. However, it is not

possible to switch to SNOW/DIRT while the

vehicle is operating in the high-speed range.

If you attempt this, the buzzer sounds twice.

*2: To switch DEEP SNOW/MUD off, operate

the center information display. Refer to “

Car

settings” �P226 (11.6-inch display models).

*3: If the vehicle speed reaches 25 mph (40

km/h) or more while X-MODE is activated, a

buzzer will sound once and X-MODE will be

deactivated.

*4: If the vehicle speed reaches 25 mph (40

km/h) or more while X-MODE is activated, a

buzzer will sound once and X-MODE will be

deactivated. X-MODE will automatically re-

activate when the vehicle speed drops below

22 mph (35 km/h).

NOTE

. Even if you try to activate X-MODE

when the vehicle speed is 12 mph (20

km/h) or more, X-MODE will not be

activated. At this time, a buzzer will

sound twice.

. While the engine is running, if any of

the following conditions is met,

X-MODE will be deactivated. In this

case, it is not possible to activate

X-MODE.

– The CHECK ENGINE warning

light/malfunction indicator light illu-

minates.

– The AT OIL TEMP warning light

flashes.

– The ABS warning light illumi-

nates.

– The Vehicle Dynamics Control

warning light illuminates.

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. If the engine could overheat because

of a temperature increase of the engine

coolant, it may not be possible to

activate X-MODE. Even while X-MODE

is activated, X-MODE will be deacti-

vated when the engine coolant tem-

perature increases.

. The Auto Start Stop system will be

stopped while 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.

. DEEP 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.

. If the vehicle speed reaches 25 mph

(40 km/h) or more while X-MODE is

activated, a buzzer will sound once and

X-MODE will be deactivated. When you

use the cruise control after X-MODE is

automatically deactivated, X-MODE will

not be automatically reactivated when

the vehicle speed drops below 22 mph

(35 km/h).

& Hill Descent Control Function

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The hill descent control function will be in

standby mode when X-MODE is activated

and the vehicle speed is less than approxi-

mately 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 des-

cent 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 stop lights will

illuminate.

. 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 compart-

ment 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 con-

trol function operation.

! Hill descent control indicator

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This indicator appears while the hill des-

cent control function is in the standby

mode. It flashes while the function is

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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

the vehicle speed reaches more than

approximately 18 mph (30 km/h).

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ing System (TPMS) (U.S.-

Spec. Models)

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Low tire pressure warning light

The tire pressure monitoring system pro-

vides the driver with a warning message by

sending a signal from a sensor that is

installed in each wheel when tire pressure

is severely low.

The tire pressure monitoring system will

activate only when the vehicle is driven at

speeds above 20 mph (32 km/h). Also, this

system may not react immediately to a

sudden drop in tire pressure (for example,

a blow-out caused by running over a sharp

object).

WARNING

. If the low tire pressure warning

light illuminates while driving,

never brake suddenly. Instead,

perform the following procedure.

Otherwise an accident involving

serious vehicle damage and ser-

ious personal injury could occur.

(1) Keep driving straight ahead

while gradually reducing

speed.

(2) Slowly pull off the road to a

safe place.

(3) Check the pressure for all four

tires and adjust the pressure

to the COLD tire pressure

shown on the vehicle placard

on the door pillar on the

driver’s side.

Even when the vehicle is driven a

very short distance, the tires get

warm and their pressures in-

crease accordingly. Be sure to

let the tires cool thoroughly be-

fore adjusting their pressures to

the standard values shown on the

tire inflation pressure label. Refer

to “Tires and Wheels” �P532.

The tire pressure monitoring sys-

tem does not function when the

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