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improving power consumption.
The Eco drive mode indicator turns
on.

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Drive mode cancellation

• Power mode is automatically can-

celed when the power switch is

turned off or “X-MODE” is

selected, and returns to normal

mode.

• Normal mode and Eco drive mode

are not canceled unless switched

to another driving mode or select

“X-MODE”. (Even if the power

switch is turned off, it will not be

canceled automatically)

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When drive mode select is not

available

When “X-MODE” is selected, it is
not possible to switch to power
mode and Eco drive mode.

X-MODE

This mode has improved
road handling ability off
roads.

Select between the 2 types
of mode, SNOW/DIRT and
D.SNOW/MUD.

During “X-MODE”, the
downhill assist control will
control the brakes to main-
tain a constant vehicle
speed when driving on
steep descents.

Grip control supports the
driver’s operation by main-
taining a low vehicle speed
on steep inclines and slip-
pery roads without having
to step on the accelerator
pedal or brake pedal.

WARNING

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Be sure to observe the follow-

ing before using “X-MODE”

If not observed, there is the dan-

ger that it may lead to an unex-

pected accident.

●

Drive the vehicle after checking

that the SNOW/DIRT indica-

tor/D.SNOW/MUD indicator

turns on.

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“X-MODE” is not a device that

enhances the limited perfor-

mance of the vehicle. Carefully

check the road surface condi-

tions and the driving route in

advance, and then drive with

caution.

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“X-MODE” switch

Grip control switch (

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P.388)

Indicators

Press the “X-MODE” switch
repeatedly until the system
switches to the desired driving
mode while the vehicle is
stopped or traveling at a speeds

less than approximately 13 mph
(20 km/h).
When the drive mode is
switched, the buzzer sounds.

Normal mode

Has a good balance of electrical
consumption performance, quiet-
ness, and driving performance, and
is suitable for driving in urban
areas.

SNOW/DIRT mode

When the tires are likely to slip or
slip on slippery roads such as
snowy roads, gravel roads, etc., the
tire spinning is reduced, making it
easier to drive.
At this time, the SNOW/DIRT mode
indicator lights up in green on the
meter.

D.SNOW/MUD mode

In special cases such as the tires
being buried in deep snow or mud,
the TRAC (Traction Control) func-
tion is temporarily canceled, and
the tires are idled as needed to
make it easier to start.
At this time, the D.SNOW/MUD
mode indicator lights up in green on

WARNING

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Conditions in which it may

not function correctly

When driving on the following

road surfaces, it may not be pos-

sible to maintain a constant speed

of the vehicle, which may lead to

an unexpected accident.
• Extremely steep inclines
• Rough road surfaces
• Slippery road surfaces such as

snowy roads and frozen road

surfaces

System Components

Selecting the Drive Mode

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the meter. In addition, the VSC OFF
indicator and PCS warning light will
be turned on in the meter.

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When “X-MODE” is not avail-

able

In the following cases, the system

does not operate.
• When the EV system is not started
• When SNOW/DIRT mode or

D.SNOW/MUD mode is not

selected

• When “S PEDAL DRIVE” is

selected

• When Advanced Park is being

used (If equipped)

• When the EV system is malfunc-

tioning

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About Dynamic Radar Cruise

Control or Cruise Control

Dynamic radar cruise control and

cruise control cannot be used during

“X-MODE”. If dynamic radar cruise

control or cruise control are being

used, it will be automatically can-

celed.

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During “X-MODE”

• In “X-MODE”, VSC does not

switch ON/OFF even if the VSC

OFF switch is operated. It is fixed

as ON in SNOW/DIRT mode and

OFF in D.SNOW/MUD mode.

• During “X-MODE”, even if the

drive mode select switch, or “S

PEDAL DRIVE” switch is oper-

ated, operations will not switch to

the respective modes.

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“X-MODE” Automatic Release

• “X-MODE” is automatically can-

celed when the power switch is

turned OFF.

• When the vehicle speed exceeds

about 25 mph (40 km/h), the “X-

MODE” is canceled, the “X-

MODE” indicator on the meter

lights up in white, and switches to

the normal mode.

• When the vehicle speed is

approximately 22 mph (35 km/h)

or less, “X-MODE” indicator lights

up in green and switches to “X-

MODE” again.

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Cautions regarding the use of

the system

For safety, the following operations

are not accepted when “X-MODE” is

ON.
• Drive mode select switch Opera-

tion

• “S PEDAL DRIVE” operations

When the “X-MODE” switch is
pressed and SNOW/DIRT mode
or D.SNOW/MUD mode is
selected, the Downhill Assist
Control automatically enters the
standby state and operates
under the following conditions.
• When the vehicle speed is

approximately 18 mph (30
km/h) or less

• Neither the accelerator pedal

or brake pedal are not oper-
ated

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When changing the target
vehicle speed

When changing the target vehi-
cle speed, adjust it with the
accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal. When the foot is removed
from the pedal, the system will
operate at the vehicle speed at
that time.

When selecting “X-
MODE”, Downhill Assist
Control

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Downhill Assist Control during

“X-MODE”

• In SNOW/DIRT mode or

D.SNOW/MUD mode, the down-

hill assist control can be set to

standby state. The operation indi-

cator changes depending on the

operating status of the downhill

assist control.

• When the system is not operating,

the indicator turns on white.

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When Downhill Assist Control

is not available when selecting

“X-MODE”

In the following cases, the system

does not operate.
• When SNOW/DIRT mode or

D.SNOW/MUD mode is not

selected

• When the shift position is in P
• When the Grip control is operating
• When the brake system or EV

system is malfunctioning

With SNOW/DIRT mode or
D.SNOW/MUD mode selected,
press down on the Grip control
switch.
At this time, the downhill assist
control system indicator turns off
and the Grip control indicator
turns on.
When the vehicle is stopped,
press the brake pedal firmly and
operate the switch. The vehicle
may start moving unintentionally
on an incline.

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Set the speed of the Grip
control

Press the Grip control switch up

or down to set the desired
speed (approximately 2 to 6
mph [2 to 10 km/h]). The set
speed is shown on the multi-
information display.

Increase Speed

Decrease Speed

Indicator Lights

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Grip control Operations

During system operations, the
Grip control indicator turns on
green. If the Grip control indica-
tor is white, release the brake
pedal to activate the system.
While the system is operating,
the accelerator pedal and brake
pedal can be used to temporar-
ily accelerate or decelerate. If
operating the accelerator pedal
or brake pedal is stopped, the
speed will return to the set
speed.

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When Grip control is
released

• Press the “X-MODE” Switch

When using Grip control

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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 indi-
cator light turns on.
Drive carefully when releasing Grip
control while driving.

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Grip control Operations Condi-

tions

• 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 vehi-

cle speed is approximately 2 to 6

mph (2 to 10 km/h)

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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 posi-

tion other than D

• When the parking brake is oper-

ated

• 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

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When Grip control is not avail-

able

In the following conditions, Grip con-

trol 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

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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 sys-

tem after releasing the Grip control.

NOTICE

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Long term usage

If used continuously for a long

periods of time, the temperature

of the brakes may rise the system

may temporarily stop.

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Operation noises and vibra-

tions

• 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.

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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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ECB (Electronically Con-
trolled Brake System)

The electronically controlled
system generates braking force
corresponding to the brake
operation

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ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sys-
tem)

Helps to prevent wheel lock
when the brakes are applied
suddenly, or if the brakes are
applied while driving on a slip-
pery road surface

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Brake assist

Generates an increased level of
braking force after the brake
pedal is depressed when the
system detects a panic stop sit-
uation

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VSC (Vehicle Stability Con-
trol)

Helps the driver to control skid-
ding when swerving suddenly or
turning on slippery road sur-
faces.

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Trailer Sway Control

Helps the driver to control trailer
sway by selectively applying
brake pressure for individual
wheels and reducing driving
torque when trailer sway is
detected.

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TRAC (Traction Control)

Helps to maintain drive power
and prevent the drive wheels
from spinning when starting the
vehicle or accelerating on slip-
pery roads

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Active Cornering Assist
(ACA)

Helps to prevent the vehicle
from drifting to the outer side by
performing inner wheel brake
control when attempting to
accelerate while turning

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Hill-start assist control

Helps to reduce the backward
movement of the vehicle when
starting on an uphill

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EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing)

Employs an electric motor to
reduce the amount of effort
needed to turn the steering
wheel.

Driving assist systems

To keep driving safety and
performance, the following
systems operate automati-
cally in response to various
driving situations. Be
aware, however, that these
systems are supplementary
and should not be relied
upon too heavily when
operating the vehicle.

Summary of the driving
assist systems

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The Secondary Collision
Brake

When the SRS airbag sensor
detects a collision and the sys-
tem operates, the brakes and
brake lights are automatically
controlled to reduce the vehicle
speed and help reduce the pos-
sibility of further damage due to
a secondary collision.

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When the

TRAC/VSC/ABS/Trailer Sway

Control systems are operating

The slip indicator light will flash

while the TRAC/VSC/ABS/Trailer

Sway Control systems are operat-

ing.

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Disabling the TRAC system

If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt

or snow, the TRAC system may

reduce power from the EV system to

the wheels.

Pressing

to turn the system off

may make it easier for you to rock
the vehicle in order to free it.
To turn the TRAC system off, quickly
press and release

The “Traction Control Turned OFF”

will be shown on the multi-informa-

tion display.

Press

again to turn the system

back on.

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Turning off both TRAC, VSC

and Trailer Sway Control sys-

tems

To turn the TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway
Control systems off, press and hold

for more than 3 seconds while

the vehicle is stopped.
The VSC OFF indicator light will

come on and the “Traction Control

Turned OFF” will be shown on the
multi-information display.

Press

again to turn the systems

back on.

: PCS (Pre-Collision System) will

also be disabled (only pre-collision
warning is available). The PCS
warning light will come on and a
message will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
(



P.271)

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When the message is dis-
played on the multi-information
display showing that TRAC has
been disabled even if

has

not been pressed

TRAC is temporary deactivated. If

the information continues to show,

contact your SUBARU dealer.

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Operating conditions of hill-

start assist control

When all of the following conditions

are met, the hill-start assist control

will operate:

●

The shift position is in a position

other than P or N (when starting

off forward/backward on an

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upward incline)

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The vehicle is stopped

●

The accelerator pedal is not

depressed

●

The parking brake is not engaged

●

Power switch is turned to ON

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Automatic system cancelation

of hill-start assist control

The hill-start assist control will turn

off in any of the following situations:

●

The shift position is shifted to P or

●

The accelerator pedal is

depressed

●

The brake pedal is depressed and

the parking brake is engaged

●

A maximum of 2 seconds have

elapsed after the brake pedal is

released

●

Power switch is turned to OFF

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Sounds and vibrations caused

by the ABS, brake assist, VSC,

Trailer Sway Control, TRAC and

hill-start assist control systems

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A sound may be heard from the

motor compartment when the

brake pedal is depressed repeat-

edly, when the EV system is

started or just after the vehicle

begins to move. This sound does

not indicate that a malfunction has

occurred in any of these systems.

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Any of the following conditions

may occur when the above sys-

tems are operating. None of these

indicates that a malfunction has

occurred.

• Vibrations may be felt through the

vehicle body and steering.

• A motor sound may be heard also

after the vehicle comes to a stop.

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ECB operating sound

ECB operating sound may be heard

in the following cases, but it does

not indicate that a malfunction has

occurred.

●

Operating sound heard from the

motor compartment when the

brake pedal is operated.

●

Operating sound heard from the

motor compartment when one or

two minutes passed after the stop

of the EV system.

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Active Cornering Assist opera-

tion sounds and vibrations

When the Active Cornering Assist is

operated, operation sounds and

vibrations may be generated from

the brake system, but this is not a

malfunction.

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EPS operation sound

When the steering wheel is oper-

ated, a motor sound (whirring

sound) may be heard. This does not

indicate a malfunction.

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Automatic reactivation of

TRAC, Trailer Sway Control and

VSC systems

After turning the TRAC, Trailer

Sway Control and VSC systems off,

the systems will be automatically re-

enabled in the following situations:

●

When the power switch is turned

off

●

If only the TRAC system is turned

off, the TRAC will turn on when

vehicle speed increases.

If both the TRAC and VSC sys-

tems are turned off, automatic re-

enabling will not occur when vehi-

cle speed increases

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Operating conditions of Active

Cornering Assist

The system operates when the fol-

lowing occurs.

●

TRAC/VSC can operate

●

The driver is attempting to accel-

erate while turning

●

The system detects that the vehi-

cle is drifting to the outer side

●

The brake pedal is released

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Reduced effectiveness of the

EPS system

The effectiveness of the EPS sys-

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tem is reduced to prevent the sys-

tem from overheating when there is

frequent steering input over an

extended period of time. The steer-

ing wheel may feel heavy as a

result. Should this occur, refrain

from excessive steering input or

stop the vehicle and turn the EV

system off. The EPS system should

return to normal within 10 minutes.

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Secondary Collision Brake

operating conditions

The system operates when the SRS

airbag sensor detects a collision

while the vehicle is in motion. How-

ever, the system does not operate

when the components are dam-

aged.

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Secondary Collision Brake

automatic cancellation

The system is automatically can-

celed in any of the following situa-

tions.

●

The vehicle speed drops to

approximately 0 mph (0 km/h)

●

A certain amount of time elapses

during operation

●

The accelerator pedal is

depressed a large amount

WARNING

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The ABS does not operate

effectively when

●

The limits of tire gripping perfor-

mance have been exceeded

(such as excessively worn tires

on a snow covered road).

●

The vehicle hydroplanes while

driving at high speed on wet or

slick roads.

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Stopping distance when the

ABS is operating may exceed

that of normal conditions

The ABS is not designed to

shorten the vehicle’s stopping dis-

tance. Always maintain a safe dis-

tance from the vehicle in front of

you, especially in the following sit-

uations:

●

When driving on dirt, gravel or

snow-covered roads

●

When driving with tire chains

●

When driving over bumps in the

road

●

When driving over roads with

potholes or uneven surfaces

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TRAC/VSC may not operate

effectively when

Directional control and power may

not be achievable while driving on

slippery road surfaces, even if the

TRAC/VSC system is operating.

Drive the vehicle carefully in con-

ditions where stability and power

may be lost.

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Active Cornering Assist does

not operate effectively when

●

Do not overly rely on Active

Cornering Assist. Active Corner-

ing Assist may not operate

effectively when accelerating

down slopes or driving on slip-

pery road surfaces.

●

When Active Cornering Assist

frequently operates, Active Cor-

nering Assist may temporarily

stop operating to ensure proper

operation of the brakes, TRAC

and VSC.

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Hill-start assist control does

not operate effectively when

●

Do not overly rely on hill-start

assist control. Hill-start assist

control may not operate effec-

tively on steep inclines and

roads covered with ice.

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WARNING

●

Unlike the parking brake, hill-

start assist control is not

intended to hold the vehicle sta-

tionary for an extended period

of time. Do not attempt to use

hill-start assist control to hold

the vehicle on an incline, as

doing so may lead to an acci-

dent.

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When the

TRAC/ABS/VSC/Trailer Sway

Control is activated

The slip indicator light flashes.

Always drive carefully. Reckless

driving may cause an accident.

Exercise particular care when the

indicator light flashes.

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When the TRAC/VSC/Trailer

Sway Control systems are

turned off

Be especially careful and drive at

a speed appropriate to the road

conditions. As these are the sys-

tems to help ensure vehicle stabil-

ity and driving force, do not turn

the TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway Con-

trol systems off unless necessary.
Trailer Sway Control is part of the

VSC system and will not operate

if VSC is turned off or experiences

a malfunction.

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Replacing tires

Make sure that all tires are of the

specified size, brand, tread pat-

tern and total load capacity. In

addition, make sure that the tires

are inflated to the recommended

tire inflation pressure level.

The ABS, TRAC, VSC and Trailer

Sway Control systems will not

function correctly if different tires

are installed on the vehicle.

Contact your SUBARU dealer for

further information when replacing

tires or wheels.

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Handling of tires and the sus-

pension

Using tires with any kind of prob-

lem or modifying the suspension

will affect the driving assist sys-

tems, and may cause a system to

malfunction.

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Trailer Sway Control precau-

tion

The Trailer Sway Control system

is not able to reduce trailer sway

in all situations. Depending on

many factors such as the condi-

tions of the vehicle, trailer, road

surface and driving environment,

the Trailer Sway Control system

may not be effective. Refer to

your trailer owner’s manual for

information on how to tow your

trailer properly.

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If trailer sway occurs

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failing to do so may cause death

or serious injury.

●

Firmly grip the steering wheel.

Steer straight ahead. Do not try

to control trailer swaying by

turning the steering wheel.

●

Begin releasing the accelerator

pedal immediately but very

gradually to reduce speed.

Do not increase speed. Do not

apply vehicle brakes.

If you make no extreme correction
with the steering or brakes, your
vehicle and trailer should stabi-
lize. (



P.229)

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Use fluids that are appropriate
to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.

• Power control unit coolant
• Heater coolant
• Washer fluid



Have a service technician
inspect the condition of the
12-volt battery.



Have the vehicle fitted with
four snow tires or purchase a
set of tire chains for the front
tires.

Ensure that all tires are the same
size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.

Perform the following according

Winter driving tips

Carry out the necessary
preparations and inspec-
tions before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always
drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the pre-
vailing weather conditions.

Pre-winter preparations

WARNING

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Driving with snow tires

Observe the following precautions

to reduce the risk of accidents.

Failure to do so may result in a

loss of vehicle control and cause

death or serious injury.

●

Use tires of the specified size.

●

Maintain the recommended

level of air pressure.

●

Do not drive in excess of 75

mph (120 km/h), regardless of

the type of snow tires being

used.

●

Use snow tires on all, not just

some wheels.

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Driving with tire chains

Observe the following precautions

to reduce the risk of accidents.

Failure to do so may result in the

vehicle being unable to be driven

safely, and may cause death or

serious injury.

●

Do not drive in excess of the

speed limit specified for the tire

chains being used, or 30 mph

(50 km/h), whichever is lower.

●

Avoid driving on bumpy road

surfaces or over potholes.

●

Avoid sudden acceleration,

abrupt steering, sudden brak-

ing and shifting operations that

cause sudden regenerative

braking.

●

Slow down sufficiently before

entering a curve to ensure that

vehicle control is maintained.

●

Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing

Assist).

NOTICE

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Repairing or replacing snow

tires

Request repairs or replacement of

snow tires from your SUBARU

dealer or legitimate tire retailers.

This is because the removal and

attachment of snow tires affects

the operation of the tire pressure

warning valves and transmitters.

Before driving the vehicle

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to the driving conditions:



Do not try to forcibly open a
window or move a wiper that
is frozen. Pour warm water
over the frozen area to melt
the ice. Wipe away the water
immediately to prevent it from
freezing.



To ensure proper operation of
the climate control system
fan, remove any snow that
has accumulated on the air
inlet vents in front of the wind-
shield.



Check for and remove any
excess ice or snow that may
have accumulated on the
exterior lights, vehicle’s roof,
chassis, around the tires or on
the brakes.



Remove any snow or mud
from the bottom of your shoes
before getting in the vehicle.

Accelerate the vehicle slowly,
keep a safe distance between
you and the vehicle ahead, and
drive at a reduced speed suit-
able to road conditions.



Turn automatic mode of the
parking brake off. Otherwise,
the parking brake may freeze
and not be able to be
released automatically.

Also, avoid using the following
as the parking brake may
operate automatically, even if
automatic mode is off.

• Brake hold system
• Remote parking function



Park the vehicle and shift the
shift position to P without set-
ting the parking brake. The
parking brake may freeze up,
preventing it from being
released. If the vehicle is
parked without setting the
parking brake, make sure to
block the wheels.
Failure to do so may be dan-
gerous because it may cause
the vehicle to move unexpect-
edly, possibly leading to an
accident.
When the parking brake is in
automatic mode, release the
parking brake after shifting
the shift position to P.
(



P.244)



If the vehicle is parked without
setting the parking brake,
confirm that the shift position
cannot be moved out of P.



If the vehicle is left parked
with the brakes damp in cold
temperatures, there is a pos-
sibility of the brakes freezing.

When driving the vehicle

When parking the vehicle

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Use the correct tire chain size
when mounting the tire chains.
Chain size is regulated for each
tire size.

Side chain:

0.12 in. (3 mm) in diameter

0.39 in. (10 mm) in width

1.18 in. (30 mm) in length

Cross chain:

0.16 in. (4 mm) in diameter

0.55 in. (14 mm) in width

0.98 in. (25 mm) in length

Regulations regarding the use
of tire chains vary depending on
location and type of road.
Always check local regulations
before installing chains.

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Tire chain installation

Observe the following precautions

when installing and removing

chains:

●

Install and remove tire chains in a

safe location.

●

Install tire chains on the front tires

only. Do not install tire chains on

the rear tires.

●

Install tire chains on front tires as

tightly as possible. Retighten

chains after driving 1/4 - 1/2 mile

(0.5 - 1.0 km).

●

Install tire chains following the

instructions provided with the tire

chains.

WARNING

■

When parking the vehicle

When parking the vehicle without

applying the parking brake, make

sure to chock the wheels. If you

do not chock the wheels, the vehi-

cle may move unexpectedly, pos-

sibly resulting in an accident.

Selecting tire chains

Regulations on the use of
tire chains

NOTICE

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Fitting tire chains

The tire pressure warning valves

and transmitters may not function

correctly when tire chains are fit-

ted.

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

Specific design characteris-
tics give it a higher center of
gravity than ordinary passen-
ger cars. This vehicle design
feature causes this type of
vehicle to be more likely to
rollover. And, utility vehicles
have a significantly higher
rollover rate than other types
of vehicles.



An advantage of the higher
ground clearance is a better
view of the road allowing you
to anticipate problems.



It is not designed for corner-
ing at the same speeds as
ordinary passenger cars any
more than low-slung sports
cars are designed to perform
satisfactorily under off-road
conditions. Therefore, sharp
turns at excessive speeds
may cause the vehicle to roll-
over.

Utility vehicle precau-

tions

This vehicle belongs to the
utility vehicle class, which
has higher ground clear-
ance and narrower tread in
relation to the height of its
center of gravity to make it
capable of performing in a
wide variety of off-road
applications.

Utility vehicle feature

WARNING

■

Utility vehicle precautions

Always observe the following pre-

cautions to minimize the risk of

death, serious injury or damage to

your vehicle:

●

In a rollover crash, an unbelted

person is significantly more

likely to die than a person wear-

ing a seat belt. Therefore, the

driver and all passengers

should always fasten their seat

belts.

●

Avoid sharp turns or abrupt

maneuvers, if at all possible.

Failure to operate this vehicle

correctly may result in loss of

control or vehicle rollover caus-

ing death or serious injury.

●

Loading cargo on the roof lug-

gage carrier (if equipped) will

make the center of the vehicle

gravity higher. Avoid high

speeds, sudden starts, sharp

turns, sudden braking or abrupt

maneuvers, otherwise it may

result in loss of control or vehi-

cle rollover due to failure to

operate this vehicle correctly.

●

Always slow down in gusty

crosswinds. Because of its pro-

file and higher center of gravity,

your vehicle is more sensitive to

side winds than an ordinary

passenger car. Slowing down

will allow you to have better

control.

●

Do not drive horizontally across

steep slopes. Driving straight up

or straight down is preferred.

Your vehicle (or any similar off-

road vehicle) can tip over side-

ways much more easily than

forward or backward.

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5-5. Driving tips

When driving your vehicle off-
road, please observe the follow-
ing precautions to ensure your
driving enjoyment and to help
prevent the closure of areas to
off-road vehicles:



Drive your vehicle only in
areas where off-road vehicles
are permitted to travel.



Respect private property. Get
owner’s permission before
entering private property.



Do not enter areas that are
closed. Honor gates, barriers
and signs that restrict travel.



Stay on established roads.
When conditions are wet,
driving techniques should be
changed or travel delayed to
prevent damage to roads.

■

Additional information for off-

road driving



For owners in U.S. mainland and

Hawaii:

To obtain additional information per-
taining to driving your vehicle off-
road, consult the following organiza-
tions:

• State and Local Parks and Recre-

ation Departments

• State Motor Vehicle Bureau

• Recreational Vehicle Clubs

• U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of

Land Management

Off-road driving

WARNING

■

Off-road driving precautions

Always observe the following pre-

cautions to minimize the risk of

death, serious injury or damage to

your vehicle:

●

Drive carefully when off the

road. Do not take unnecessary

risks by driving in dangerous

places.

●

Do not grip the steering wheel

spokes when driving off-road. A

bad bump could jerk the wheel

and injure your hands. Keep

both hands and especially your

thumbs on the outside of the

rim.

●

Always check your brakes for

effectiveness immediately after

driving in sand, mud, water or

snow.

●

After driving through tall grass,

mud, rock, sand, rivers, etc.,

check that there is no grass,

bush, paper, rags, stone, sand,

etc. adhering or trapped on the

underbody. Clear off any such

matter from the underbody. If

the vehicle is used with these

materials trapped or adhering to

the underbody, a breakdown or

fire could occur.

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