To Activate/Deactivate The X-Mode - Subaru Outback 2016 Manual

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Starting and operating/X–mode (Outback CVT models)
. Hill descent control function:
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.
. 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.
& To activate/deactivate the
X-mode
X-mode switch
X-mode indicator
To activate:
Press the X-mode switch. While the X-
mode is activated, the X-mode indicator
appears.
To deactivate:
Press the X-mode switch again. The X-
mode indicator will disappear when the X-
mode is deactivated.
NOTE
. Even if you try to activate the X-
mode by pressing the X-mode switch
when the vehicle speed is 20 km/h (12
mph) or more, the X-mode will not be
activated. At this time, a buzzer will
sound twice.
. If the vehicle speed reaches 40 km/h
(25 mph) or more while the X-mode is
activated, a buzzer will sound once and
the X-mode will be deactivated.
. For models with SI-DRIVE, the SI-
DRIVE mode will change to the Intelli-
gent (I) mode when the X-mode is
deactivated.
. For models with SI-DRIVE, the SI-
DRIVE mode will not be affected even if
the SI-DRIVE switch is pressed while
the X-mode is activated. At this time,
the buzzer will sound twice.
. For models with Auto Start Stop
system, the system will be stopped
while the X-mode is activated.
. While the engine is running, if either
of the following conditions is met, the
X-mode will be deactivated. In this
case, it is not possible to activate the
X-mode. Also, for models with SI-
DRIVE, the mode will change to the
Sport (S) mode and it will not be
possible to change to the other modes.
– The malfunction indicator light
(Check Engine light) illuminates.
– The AT OIL TEMP warning light
flashes.
– The ABS warning light illumi-
nates.
– The Vehicle Dynamics Control
warning light illuminates.
. If there is a possibility that the