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Vehicle Dynamics Control system
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Vehicle Dynamics Control is no
guarantee that full vehicle control
will be maintained at all times and
under all conditions, its activa-
tion should be seen as a sign that
the speed of the vehicle should
be reduced considerably.
7-13. Vehicle Dynamics Con-
trol system
WARNING
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Driving with the brake system
warning light illuminated is dan-
gerous. This indicates your brake
system may not be working prop-
erly. If the light remains illumi-
nated, have the brakes inspected
by a SUBARU dealer immedi-
ately.
& Safety precautions
WARNING
Always use the utmost care in driv-
ing – overconfidence because you
are driving a vehicle with the Vehicle
Dynamics Control system could ea-
sily lead to a serious accident.
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Whenever suspension compo-
nents, steering components, or
an axle are removed from a
vehicle, have an inspection of
that system performed by an
authorized SUBARU dealer.
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If at all in doubt about whether the
brakes are operating properly, do
not drive the vehicle. Have your
vehicle towed to the nearest
SUBARU dealer for repair.
The following precautions should
be observed in order to ensure
that the Vehicle Dynamics Con-
trol system is operating properly:
CAUTION
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Even if your vehicle is equipped
with the Vehicle Dynamics Con-
trol system, winter tires should
be used when driving on snow-
covered or icy roads; in addition,
vehicle speed should be reduced
considerably. Simply having a
Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-
tem does not guarantee that the
vehicle will be able to avoid
accidents in any situation.
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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.
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Keep the tire pressure at the
proper level as shown on the
vehicle placard attached to
the driver’s side door pillar.
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Activation of the Vehicle Dy-
namics Control system is an
indication that the road on which
the vehicle is traveling has a
slippery surface; since having
Use only the specified tempor-
ary spare tire to replace a flat
tire. With a temporary spare
tire, the effectiveness of the
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Traction Control Function
– The brake pedal seems to jolt
when driving off after starting the
engine.
In the circumstances shown in the
following list, the vehicle may be
less stable than it feels to the driver.
The Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-
tem may therefore operate. Such
operation does not indicate a sys-
tem malfunction.
Vehicle Dynamics Control
system is reduced and this
should be taken into account
when driving the vehicle in
such a condition.
The traction control function is designed to
prevent spinning of the driving wheels on
slippery road surfaces, thereby helping to
maintain traction and directional control.
Activation of this function is shown by
flashing the Vehicle Dynamics Control
operation indicator light.
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If non-matching tires are used,
the Vehicle Dynamics Control
system may not operate cor-
rectly.
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Skid Suppression Function
The Vehicle Dynamics Control
system helps prevent unstable
vehicle motion such as skidding
using control of the brakes and
engine power. Do not turn off the
Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-
tem unless it is absolutely neces-
sary. If you must turn off the
Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-
tem, drive very carefully accord-
ing to the road surface condi-
tions.
The skid suppression function is designed
to help maintain directional stability by
suppressing the wheels’ tendency to slide
sideways during steering operations. Acti-
vation of this function is shown by flashing
the Vehicle Dynamics Control operation
indicator light.
– On gravel-covered or rutted
roads
– On unfinished roads
– When the vehicle is towing a
trailer
– When the vehicle is fitted with
snow tires or winter tires.
Activation of the Vehicle Dynamics
Control system will cause operation
of the steering wheel to feel slightly
different compared to that for nor-
mal conditions.
It is always important to reduce
speed when approaching a corner,
even if your vehicle is equipped with
the Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-
tem.
Always turn off the engine before
replacing a tire. Failure to do so may
render the Vehicle Dynamics Control
system unable to operate correctly.
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NOTE
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The Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-
tem may be considered normal when
the following conditions occur.
– Slight twitching of the brake
pedal is felt.
& System features
– The vehicle or steering wheel
shakes to a small degree.
– An operating sound from the
engine compartment is heard
briefly when starting the engine
and when driving off after start-
ing the engine.
In the event of wheelspin and/or skidding
on a slippery road surface and/or during
cornering and/or an evasive maneuver,
the Vehicle Dynamics Control system
adjusts the engine’s output and the
wheels’ respective braking forces to help
maintain traction and directional control.
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& Vehicle Dynamics Control
system monitor
Refer to “Vehicle Dynamics Control warn-
ing light/Vehicle Dynamics Control opera-
tion indicator light” �P181 and “Vehicle
Dynamics Control OFF indicator light”
�P183.
& Vehicle Dynamics Control
OFF switch
Type B
When the switch is pressed or turned
during engine operation, the Vehicle Dy-
namics Control OFF indicator light “ ” on
the combination meter illuminates. The
Vehicle Dynamics Control system will be
deactivated and the vehicle will behave
like a model not equipped with the Vehicle
Dynamics Control system. When the
switch is pressed again (type A) or turned
to the “NORMAL” side (type B) to reacti-
vate the Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-
tem, the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF
indicator light turns off.
With the Vehicle Dynamics Control system
deactivated, traction and stability en-
hancement offered by the Vehicle Dy-
namics Control system is unavailable.
Therefore, you should not deactivate the
Vehicle Dynamics Control system except
Press or turn the Vehicle Dynamics Con-
trol OFF switch to deactivate the Vehicle
Dynamics Control system. Creating ade-
quate driving wheel slip by deactivating the
Vehicle Dynamics Control system may
help to recover from the loss of traction.
Use the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF
switch as necessary.
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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
Type A
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7-14. X-MODE (if equipped)
WARNING
under the above-mentioned situations.
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Even when the Vehicle Dynamics
Control system is deactivated, com-
ponents of the brake control system
may still activate. When the brake
control system is activated, the
Vehicle Dynamics Control operation
indicator light flashes.
NOTE
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When the switch has been pressed
(type A) or turned (type B) to deac-
tivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control
system, the Vehicle Dynamics Con-
trol system automatically reacti-
vates itself the next time the ignition
switch is turned to the “LOCK”/
“OFF” position and the engine is
restarted.
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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.
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Always use the utmost care in
driving – overconfidence be-
cause you are driving a vehicle
with hill descent control function
(if equipped) could easily lead to
a serious accident. Be especially
careful, and depress the brake
pedal if necessary when driving
on extremely steep downhill, fro-
zen, muddy or sandy roads. Fail-
ure to control the vehicle’s speed
may cause a loss of control and
result in a serious accident.
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If the switch is pressed (type A) or
turned (type B) and held for 30
seconds or longer, the indicator light
turns off, the Vehicle Dynamics
Control system is activated, and
the system ignores any further
pressing of the switch. To make the
switch usable again, turn the igni-
tion switch to the “LOCK”/“OFF”
position and restart the engine.
When the switch is pressed (type A)
or turned (type B) to deactivate the
Vehicle Dynamics Control system,
the vehicle’s running performance is
comparable to that of a vehicle that
does not have a Vehicle Dynamics
Control system. Do not deactivate
the Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-
tem except when absolutely neces-
sary.
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CAUTION
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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
considerably. Simply having
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