Subaru Forester: X-MODE (if equipped) / Hill descent control function
The hill descent control function will be in
standby mode when the X-MODE is
activated and the vehicle speed is less
than approximately 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 descent
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 hill descent control
indicator will flash.
- 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 compartment
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 control
function operation.
Hill descent control indicator (type A)
Hill descent control indicator (type B)
This indicator appears while the hill descent
control function is in the standby
mode...
Other information:
The ABS prevents the lock-up of wheels
which may occur during sudden braking or
braking on slippery road surfaces. This
helps prevent the loss of steering control
and directional stability caused by wheel
lock-up.
When the ABS is operating, you may hear
a chattering noise or feel a slight vibration
in the brake pedal...
BSD/RCTA temporary stop message
BSD/RCTA OFF indicator light
This display appears when the system is
used under the following conditions.
Extremely high or low temperatures
When abnormal voltage exists for the
vehicle battery.
When the radar sensor is significantly
misaligned...
Categories
The outside temperature is displayed on
the multi-function display (color LCD).
NOTE
The outside temperature indicator
shows the temperature around the
sensor. However, the temperature may
not be indicated correctly or the update
may be delayed in the following conditions.
While parking or driving at low
speeds
When the outside temperature
changes suddenly (example: when
going in and out of an underground
parking area or when passing
through a tunnel)
When starting the engine after
being parked for a certain period of
time
The temperature unit cannot be
changed.
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