Hill Descent Control Function - Subaru Crosstrek 2020 Manual

possible to change to the other modes.
– The CHECK ENGINE warning
light/malfunction indicator light illu-
minates.
– The ABS warning light illumi-
nates.
– The Vehicle Dynamics Control
warning light illuminates.
. If the engine could overheat because
of a temperature increase of the engine
coolant, it may not be possible to
activate the X-MODE. Even while the
X-MODE is activated, the X-MODE will
be deactivated when the engine coolant
temperature increases. In this case, the
mode will change to the Intelligent (I)
mode.
& 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 des-
cent 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 by using the brake pedal
or accelerator pedal.
. During braking by the hill descent
control function, the hill descent con-
trol 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 compart-
ment 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 con-
trol function operation.
Starting and operating/X-MODE
! Hill descent control indicator
Hill descent control indicator (type A)
Hill descent control indicator (type B)
This indicator appears while the hill des-
cent control function is in the standby
mode. It flashes while the function is
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