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EnglishStarting and operating -> X-MODE for your Subaru Forester 2019-2024
X-MODE 339
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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X-MODE
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X-MODE has the following functions.
X-MODE does not guarantee that
the vehicle will be able to avoid
accidents in any situation.
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Use only the special tempor-
ary spare tire to replace a flat
tire. With a normal temporary
spare tire, the effectiveness of
X-MODE is reduced and this
should be taken into account
when driving the vehicle in
such a condition.
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Hill descent control function (if
equipped):
Using the hill descent control function, you
can keep the vehicle at a consistent speed
driving downhill. If the vehicle speed is
likely to increase, the brake control system
will be activated to adjust the vehicle
speed.
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Activate X-MODE when you en-
counter a very slippery surface at
low speed. However, having
X-MODE is no guarantee that full
vehicle control will be maintained
at all times and under all condi-
tions. When activating X-MODE,
the speed of the vehicle should
be reduced considerably.
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Models with hill descent control:
If the hill descent control function
has operated continuously for a
long time, the temperature of the
brake disc may increase and the
hill descent control function may
be temporarily disabled. In this
case, the hill descent control
indicator will disappear. When
the hill descent control indicator
disappears, the hill descent con-
trol function is disabled.
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Driving ability control:
This mode increases the hill-climbing
ability and driving ability as well as
enabling smooth application of torque for
easier control of the steering wheel.
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Whenever suspension compo-
nents, steering components, or
an axle are removed from a
vehicle, have the system in-
spected by an authorized
SUBARU dealer.
Observe the following precau-
tions in order to ensure that
X-MODE is operating properly:
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.
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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
label attached to the vehicle’s
door pillar.
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& To activate/deactivate
X-MODE
! X-MODE switch (models with 2
modes)
Type B
X-MODE indicator (models with 2 modes)
1
2
D.SNOW/MUD mode indicator
SNOW/DIRT mode indicator
! X-MODE switch (models with 1
mode)
Type A
X-MODE indicator (models with 1 mode)
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X-MODE
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speed is 12 mph (20 km/h) or more,
X-MODE will not be activated. At this
time, a buzzer will sound twice.
If the vehicle speed reaches 25 mph
(40 km/h) or more while X-MODE is
activated, a buzzer will sound once
and X-MODE will be deactivated.
X-MODE will automatically reacti-
vate when the vehicle speed drops
below 22 mph (35 km/h).
– When you use the cruise control
after X-MODE is automatically
deactivated, X-MODE will not be
automatically reactivated when
the vehicle speed drops below
22 mph (35 km/h).
If the engine could overheat because
of a temperature increase of the
engine coolant, it may not be possi-
ble to activate X-MODE. Even while
X-MODE is activated, X-MODE will
be deactivated when the engine
coolant temperature increases.
The Auto Start Stop system will be
stopped while X-MODE is activated.
this time, a buzzer will sound twice.
X-MODE will be deactivated if any of
the following conditions is met while
the engine is running.
– The CHECK ENGINE warning
light/malfunction indicator light
illuminates.
– The AT OIL TEMP warning light
flashes.
– The ABS warning light illumi-
nates.
! To activate
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Models with 2 modes
Turn the X-MODE switch to the right or left
and select SNOW/DIRTor D.SNOW/MUD.
While X-MODE is activated, the X-MODE
indicator appears.
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Models with 1 mode
Press the X-MODE switch. While X-MODE
is activated, the X-MODE indicator ap-
pears.
– The Vehicle Dynamics Control
warning light illuminates.
! To deactivate
Press the X-MODE switch. The X-MODE
indicator will disappear when X-MODE is
deactivated.
When this occurs, it is not possible
to activate X-MODE. Also, for models
with SI-DRIVE, type A changes to the
Sport (S) mode, and type B remains
in the state that was in effect before
the warning light turned on. In this
case, it is not possible to change to
another mode.
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NOTE
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SNOW/DIRT is suitable for driving
on a snow-covered road where the
points of contact between the tires
and road surface are visible, or for
driving on an unpaved road.
For information on the types of
SI-DRIVE, refer to “SI-DRIVE
switches” �P330.
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D.SNOW/MUD is suitable for driving
on a road covered with deep snow
where the points of contact between
the tires and road surface are not
visible, or for driving on a muddy
road.
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If there is a possibility that the
engine could overheat because of a
temperature increase of the engine
coolant, it is not possible to change
to X-MODE. While the vehicle is in
X-MODE, it changes to the Sport (S)
mode or Sport Sharp (S#) mode
NOTE
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The SI-DRIVE mode will change to
the Intelligent (I) mode when
X-MODE is deactivated.
The SI-DRIVE mode cannot be chan-
ged while X-MODE is activated. At
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Even if you try to activate X-MODE
by turning (models with 2 modes) or
pressing (models with 1 mode) the
X-MODE switch when the vehicle
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when the engine coolant tempera-
ture increases.
It is not possible to activate X-MODE
when the engine is not running,
because the hill descent control
function is not activated.
When X-MODE automatically reacti-
vates, the hill descent control func-
tion also reactivates.
! Hill descent control indicator
NOTE
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Even while the hill descent control
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function is operating, you can vary
the vehicle speed using the brake
pedal or accelerator pedal.
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During braking by the hill descent
control function, the stop lights will
illuminate.
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 compart-
ment while the hill descent con-
trol function is operating.
& Hill descent control function
The hill descent control function will be in
standby mode when X-MODE is activated
and the vehicle speed is less than approxi-
mately 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.
Hill descent control indicator
This indicator appears while the hill des-
cent control function is in the standby
mode. It flashes while the function is
operating. It will disappear when the
function is in the disabled mode. When
this function is changed from operational
to non-operational, it will disappear when
the vehicle speed reaches more than
approximately 18 mph (30 km/h).
– The sensation of depressing the
brake pedal is different, (harder
than usual etc.) when the brake
pedal is depressed during hill
descent control function opera-
tion.
CAUTION
The braking power of the hill des-
cent control function may not be
sufficient when strong braking
power is needed (e.g., when towing
a trailer).
