Get Starting and operating -> Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (U.S.-spec. models) Guide for Subaru XV SUV First Generation (2010-2016)

7-32 Starting and operating/Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (U.S.–spec. models)

Control system, the Vehicle Dynamics

. Even when the Vehicle Dynamics

Tire pressure monitoring

Control OFF indicator light turns off.

Control system is deactivated, compo-

system (TPMS) (U.S.-spec.

nents of the brake control system may

With the Vehicle Dynamics Control system

models)

still activate. When the brake control

deactivated, traction and stability en-

system is activated, the Vehicle Dy-

hancement offered by Vehicle Dynamics

namics Control operation indicator

Control system is unavailable. Therefore

light flashes.

you should not deactivate the Vehicle

Dynamics Control system except under

above-mentioned situations.

NOTE

. The Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-

tem will be activated automatically

when the engine is started.

. If the switch is held down for 30

seconds or longer, the indicator light

turns off, the Vehicle Dynamics Control

system is activated, and the system

Low tire pressure warning light

ignores any further pressing of the

switch. To make the switch usable

The tire pressure monitoring system pro-

again, turn the ignition switch to the

vides the driver with a warning message

“LOCK” (off) position and restart the

by sending a signal from a sensor that is

engine.

installed in each wheel when tire pressure

. When the switch is pressed to

is severely low.

deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Con-

The tire pressure monitoring system will

trol system, the vehicle’s running per-

activate only when the vehicle is driven at

formance is comparable with that of a

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

vehicle that does not have a Vehicle

this system may not react immediately to a

Dynamics Control system. Do not de-

sudden drop in tire pressure (for example,

activate the Vehicle Dynamics Control

a blow-out caused by running over a

system except when absolutely neces-

sharp object).

sary.

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Starting and operating/Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (U.S.–spec. models)

low pressure threshold, the low tire

wheel if there is no damage to it and

WARNING

pressure warning light should turn

if the sealant residue is properly

off a few minutes later.

cleaned off. If the light illuminates

If the low tire pressure warning light

steadily after blinking for approxi-

illuminates while driving, never

If this light still illuminates while

mately one minute, promptly con-

brake suddenly and keep driving

driving after adjusting the tire pres-

tact a SUBARU dealer to have the

straight ahead while gradually redu-

sure, a tire may have significant

system inspected.

cing speed. Then slowly pull off the

damage and a fast leak that causes

road to a safe place. Otherwise an

the tire to lose air rapidly. If you have

accident involving serious vehicle

a flat tire, replace it with a spare tire

CAUTION

damage and serious personal injury

as soon as possible.

could occur.

When a spare tire is mounted or a

. Do not place metal film or any

Check the pressure for all four tires

wheel rim is replaced without the

metal parts in the cargo area/

and adjust the pressure to the COLD

original pressure sensor/transmitter

trunk. This may cause poor re-

tire pressure shown on the tire

being transferred, the low tire pres-

ception of the signals from the

placard on the door pillar on the

sure warning light will illuminate

tire pressure sensors, and the

driver’s side.

steadily after blinking for approxi-

tire pressure monitoring system

mately one minute. This indicates

Even when the vehicle is driven a

will not function properly.

the TPMS is unable to monitor all

very short distance, the tires get

. FCC WARNING

four road wheels. Contact your

warm and their pressures increase

Changes or modifications not

SUBARU dealer as soon as possible

accordingly. Be sure to let the tires

expressly approved by the party

for tire and sensor replacement and/

cool thoroughly before adjusting

responsible for compliance

or system resetting.

their pressures to the standard

could void the user’s authority

values shown on the tire placard.

When a tire is repaired with liquid

to operate the equipment.

Refer to “Tires and wheels” F11-21.

sealant, the tire pressure warning

The tire pressure monitoring system

valve and transmitter may not oper-

does not function when the vehicle

ate properly. If a liquid sealant is

NOTE

is stationary. After adjusting the tire

used, contact your nearest SUBARU

This device complies with Part 15 of

pressures, increase the vehicle

dealer or other qualified service

the FCC Rules and RSS-Gen of IC

speed to at least 20 mph (32 km/h)

shop as soon as possible. Make

Rules. Operation is subject to the

to start the TPMS re-checking of the

sure to replace the tire pressure

following two conditions: (1) this de-

tire inflation pressures. If the tire

warning valve and transmitter when

vice may not cause harmful interfer-

pressures are now above the severe

replacing the tire. You may reuse the

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7-34 Starting and operating/Parking your vehicle

ence, and (2) this device must accept

Parking your vehicle

CAUTION

any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired

& Parking brake

Never drive while the parking brake

operation.

is set because this will cause un-

To set the parking brake, depress the

necessary wear on the brake lin-

brake pedal firmly and hold it down until

ings. Before starting to drive, always

the parking brake lever is fully pulled up.

make sure that the parking brake

has been fully released.

& Parking tips

When parking your vehicle, always per-

form the following items.

. Apply the parking brake firmly.

. For MT models, put the shift lever in the

“1” (1st) for upgrade or “R” (Reverse) for a

downgrade.

. For CVT models, put the select lever in

the “P” (Park) position.

To release the parking brake, pull the lever

Never rely on the mechanical friction of

up slightly, press the release button, then

the transmission alone to hold the vehicle.

lower the lever while keeping the button

pressed.

When the parking brake is set while the

engine is running, the parking brake

warning light illuminates. After starting

the vehicle, be sure that the warning light

has turned off before the vehicle is driven.

Refer to “Parking brake warning” F3-17.

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