Get Starting and operating -> X-mode (if equipped) Guide for Subaru XV SUV Second Generation (2017-2022)

$7-38Starting and operating/X-modeControl system is deactivated, compo-X-mode (if equipped)mode does not guarantee that thenents of the brake control system mayvehicle will be able to avoidS07BIstill activate. When the brake controlaccidents in any is activated, the Vehicle Dy-. Activate the X-mode when younamics Control operation indicatorencounter a very slippery surface. Always use the utmost care inlight low speed. However, having X-driving 3 overconfidence be-mode is no guarantee that fullcause you are driving a vehiclevehicle control will be maintainedwith X-mode could easily lead toat all times and under all condi-a serious . When activating X-mode,. Always use the utmost care inthe speed of the vehicle shoulddriving 3 overconfidence be-be reduced you are driving a vehicle. Whenever suspension compo-with hill descent control functionnents, steering components, orcould easily lead to a seriousan axle are removed from aaccident. Be especially careful,vehicle, have the system in-and depress the brake pedal ifspected by an authorizednecessary when driving on ex-SUBARU steep downhill, frozen,. Observe the following precau-muddy or sandy roads. Failuretions in order to ensure that theto control the vehicle9s speedX-mode is operating properly:may cause a loss of control andresult in a serious accident.3 All four wheels should befitted with tires of the samesize, type, and brand. Further-CAUTIONmore, the amount of wearshould be the same for all four. Even if your vehicle is X-mode, winter tires should3 Keep the tire pressure at thebe used when driving on snow-proper level as shown on thecovered or icy roads; in addition,label attached to the vehicle9svehicle speed should be reduceddoor . Simply having X-$

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Starting and operating/X-mode

Control system is deactivated, compo-

X-mode (if equipped)

mode does not guarantee that the

nents of the brake control system may

vehicle will be able to avoid

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still activate. When the brake control

accidents in any situation.

WARNING

system is activated, the Vehicle Dy-

. Activate the X-mode when you

namics Control operation indicator

encounter a very slippery surface

. Always use the utmost care in

light flashes.

at low speed. However, having X-

driving 3 overconfidence be-

mode is no guarantee that full

cause you are driving a vehicle

vehicle control will be maintained

with X-mode could easily lead to

at all times and under all condi-

a serious accident.

tions. When activating X-mode,

. Always use the utmost care in

the speed of the vehicle should

driving 3 overconfidence be-

be reduced considerably.

cause you are driving a vehicle

. Whenever suspension compo-

with hill descent control function

nents, steering components, or

could easily lead to a serious

an axle are removed from a

accident. Be especially careful,

vehicle, have the system in-

and depress the brake pedal if

spected by an authorized

necessary when driving on ex-

SUBARU dealer.

tremely steep downhill, frozen,

. Observe the following precau-

muddy or sandy roads. Failure

tions in order to ensure that the

to control the vehicle9s speed

X-mode is operating properly:

may cause a loss of control and

result in a serious accident.

3 All four wheels should be

fitted with tires of the same

size, type, and brand. Further-

CAUTION

more, the amount of wear

should be the same for all four

. Even if your vehicle is equipped

tires.

with X-mode, winter tires should

3 Keep the tire pressure at the

be used when driving on snow-

proper level as shown on the

covered or icy roads; in addition,

label attached to the vehicle9s

vehicle speed should be reduced

door pillar.

considerably. Simply having X-

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Starting and operating/X-mode

X-mode has the following functions.

3 Use only the special tempor-

ary spare tire to replace a flat

. Hill descent control function:

tire. With a normal temporary

Using the hill descent control function, you

spare tire, the effectiveness of

can keep the vehicle at a consistent speed

the X-mode is reduced and

driving downhill. If the vehicle speed is

this should be taken into ac-

likely to increase, the brake control system

count when driving the vehi-

will be activated to adjust the vehicle

cle in such a condition.

speed.

. If the hill descent control function

. Driving ability control:

has operated continuously for a

This mode increases the hill-climbing

long time, the temperature of the

ability and driving ability as well as

brake disc may increase and the

enabling smooth application of torque for

hill descent control function may

easier control of the steering wheel.

X-mode indicator (type A)

be temporarily disabled. In this

case, the hill descent control

& To activate/deactivate the X-

indicator will disappear. When

mode

the hill descent control indicator

disappears, the hill descent con-

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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 indicator (type B)

To activate:

Press the X-mode switch. While the X-

X-mode switch

mode is activated, the X-mode indicator

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Starting and operating/X-mode

NOTE

appears.

. If the engine could overheat because

of a temperature increase of the engine

. Even while the hill descent control

To deactivate:

coolant, it may not be possible to

function is operating, you can vary the

Press the X-mode switch again. The X-

activate the X-mode. Even while the X-

vehicle speed by using the brake pedal

mode indicator will disappear when the X-

mode is activated, the X-mode will be

or accelerator pedal.

mode is deactivated.

deactivated when the engine coolant

. During braking by the hill descent

temperature increases.

control function, the hill descent con-

NOTE

trol indicator will flash.

. Even if you try to activate the X-

. The hill descent control function is

& Hill descent control function

mode by pressing the X-mode switch

operable regardless of the gradient of

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when the vehicle speed is 12 mph (20

The hill descent control function will be in

the road.

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

standby mode when the X-mode is acti-

. The hill descent control function

activated. At this time, a buzzer will

vated and the vehicle speed is less than

may be considered normal when the

sound twice.

approximately 12 mph (20 km/h).

following conditions occur.

. If the vehicle speed reaches 25 mph

The function will operate when the vehicle

3 An operating sound is heard

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

speed is less than approximately 12 mph

briefly from the engine compart-

activated, a buzzer will sound once and

(20 km/h) and the accelerator ratio is less

ment while the hill descent control

the X-mode will be deactivated.

than approximately 10%.

function is operating.

. While the engine is running, if any of

The function will turn off when the vehicle

3 The sensation of depressing the

the following conditions is met, the X-

speed is more than approximately 12 mph

brake pedal is different, (harder than

mode will be deactivated. In this case, it

(20 km/h) and the accelerator pedal is

usual etc.) when the brake pedal is

is not possible to activate the X-mode.

depressed.

depressed during hill descent con-

3 The CHECK ENGINE warning

trol function operation.

light/malfunction indicator light illu-

CAUTION

minates.

The braking power of the hill des-

3 The AT OIL TEMP warning light

cent control function may not be

flashes.

sufficient when strong braking

3 The ABS warning light illumi-

power is needed (e.g., when towing

nates.

a trailer).

3 The Vehicle Dynamics Control

warning light illuminates.

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

Tire pressure monitoring

operating. It will disappear when the

! Hill descent control indicator

function is in the disabled mode. When

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

this function is changed from operational

models)

to non-operational, it will disappear when

the vehicle speed reaches more than

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approximately 18 mph (30 km/h).

Hill descent control indicator (type A)

The tire pressure monitoring system pro-

vides the driver with a warning message

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).

Hill descent control indicator (type B)

WARNING

This indicator appears while the hill des-

. If the low tire pressure warning

cent control function is in the standby

light illuminates while driving,

mode. It flashes while the function is

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Starting and operating -> X-mode (if equipped) for Your Subaru XV SUV Second Generation (2017-2022)

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