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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
When the switch is pressed with the
ignition switch in the “ON” position, the
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator
light “ ” on the combination meter illumi-
nates. 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 to
reactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control
system, 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
under the above-mentioned situations.
NOTE
.
When the switch has been pressed
to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics
Control system, the Vehicle Dynamics
Control system automatically reacti-
vates itself the next time the ignition
switch is turned to the “LOCK”/“OFF”
position and the engine is restarted.
.
If the switch is held down 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 ignition switch to the
“LOCK”/“OFF” position and restart the
engine.
.
When the switch is pressed to
deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Con-
trol system, the vehicle’s running per-
formance is comparable to that of a
vehicle that does not have a Vehicle
Dynamics Control system. Do not de-
activate the Vehicle Dynamics Control
system except when absolutely neces-
sary.
.
Even when the Vehicle Dynamics
Control system is deactivated, compo-
nents of the brake control system may
still activate. When the brake control
system is activated, the Vehicle Dy-
namics Control operation indicator
light flashes.
Vehicle Dynamics Control system
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7-13. X-MODE
WARNING
.
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.
.
Always use the utmost care in
driving – overconfidence be-
cause you are driving a vehicle
with hill descent control function
could easily lead to a serious
accident. Be especially careful,
and depress the brake pedal if
necessary when driving on ex-
tremely steep downhill, frozen,
muddy or sandy roads. Failure
to control the vehicle’s speed
may cause a loss of control and
result in a serious accident.
CAUTION
.
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
X-MODE does not guarantee that
the vehicle will be able to avoid
accidents in any situation.
.
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.
.
Whenever suspension compo-
nents, steering components, or
an axle are removed from a
vehicle, have the system in-
s p e c t e d b y a n a u t h o r i z e d
SUBARU dealer.
.
Observe the following precau-
tions in order to ensure that
X-MODE is operating properly:
– 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.
– Keep the tire pressure at the
proper level as shown on the
label attached to the vehicle’s
door pillar.
– Use only the spare tire that
shown in tire inflation pres-
sure label 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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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.
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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X-MODE has the following functions.
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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.
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To activate/deactivate
X-MODE
X-MODE switch
To activate:
Press the X-MODE switch. While X-MODE
is activated, the X-MODE indicator ap-
pears.
To deactivate:
Press the X-MODE switch again. The
X-MODE indicator will disappear when
X-MODE is deactivated.
NOTE
.
Even if you try to activate X-MODE
by pressing the X-MODE switch when
the vehicle speed is 12 mph (20 km/h) or
more, the X-MODE request will not be
accepted. 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 canceled.
.
While the engine is running, if any of
the following conditions is met,
X-MODE will be canceled. In this case,
it is not possible to activate X-MODE.
– The CHECK ENGINE warning
light/malfunction indicator light illu-
minates.
– The AT OIL TEMP warning light
flashes.
– 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 X-MODE. Even while X-MODE
is activated, X-MODE will be deacti-
vated when the engine coolant tem-
perature increases.
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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 18 mph
(30 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 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.
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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 status of hill descent control is shown
on the multi-function display. For details,
refer to “Prevention safety screen”
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7-14. Tire pressure monitor-
ing system (TPMS) (U.S.-
spec. models)
The tire pressure monitoring system pro-
vides the driver with a warning message
when tire pressure is severely low.
The tire pressure monitoring system will
activate only when the vehicle is driven at
speeds above 20 mph (32 km/h). Also, this
system may not react immediately to a
sudden drop in tire pressure (for example,
a blow-out caused by running over a sharp
object).
WARNING
.
If the low tire pressure warning
light illuminates while driving,
never brake suddenly. Instead,
perform the following procedure.
Otherwise, an accident involving
serious vehicle damage and ser-
ious personal injury could occur.
(1) Keep driving straight ahead
while gradually reducing
speed.
(2) Slowly pull off the road to a
safe location.
(3) Check the pressure for all four
tires and adjust the pressure
to the COLD tire pressure
shown on the tire inflation
pressure label. The tire infla-
tion pressure label is located
on the door pillar on the
driver’s side.
Even when the vehicle is driven a
very short distance, the tires get
warm and their pressures in-
crease accordingly. Be sure to
let the tires cool thoroughly be-
fore adjusting their pressures to
the standard values shown on the
tire inflation pressure label. Refer
to “Tires and wheels”
The tire pressure monitoring sys-
tem does not function when the
vehicle is stationary. After adjust-
ing the tire pressures, increase
the vehicle speed to at least 20
mph (32 km/h) to start the TPMS
rechecking of the tire inflation
pressures. If the tire pressures
are now above the severe low
pressure threshold, the low tire
pressure warning light should
turn off a few minutes later.
If this light still illuminates while
driving after adjusting the tire
pressure, a tire may have signifi-
cant damage and a fast leak that
causes the tire to lose air rapidly.
If you have a flat tire, replace it
with a spare tire as soon as
possible.
.
When a spare tire is mounted or a
wheel rim is replaced without the
original pressure sensor/trans-
mitter being transferred, the low
tire pressure warning light will
illuminate steadily after blinking
for approximately 1 minute. This
indicates the TPMS is unable to
monitor all four road wheels.
Contact your SUBARU dealer as
soon as possible for tire and
sensor replacement and/or sys-
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tem resetting.
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When a tire is repaired with liquid
sealant, the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter may not
operate properly. If a liquid sea-
lant is used, contact your nearest
SUBARU dealer or other qualified
service shop as soon as possi-
ble. Make sure to replace the tire
pressure warning valve and
transmitter when replacing the
tire. You may reuse the wheel if
there is no damage to it and if the
sealant residue is properly
cleaned off. Do not inject any tire
liquid or aerosol tire sealant into
the tires, as this may cause a
malfunction of the tire pressure
sensors. If the light illuminates
steadily after blinking for ap-
proximately 1 minute, promptly
contact a SUBARU dealer to have
the system inspected.
CAUTION
Do not place metal film or any metal
parts in the cargo area. This may
cause poor reception of the signals
from the tire pressure sensors, and
the tire pressure monitoring system
will not function properly.
NOTE
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This de-
vice may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
FCC CAUTION
Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party respon-
sible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equip-
ment.
7-15. Parking your vehicle
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Electronic parking brake
1)
Parking brake switch
2)
Indicator light
3)
Release the electronic parking brake
4)
Apply the electronic parking brake
WARNING
.
Before exiting the vehicle, make
sure that you turn off the engine.
Otherwise, the parking brake may
be released and an accident may
occur.
.
If the brake system warning light
turns on, the electronic parking
brake system may be malfunc-
tioning. Immediately stop your
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vehicle in a safe location, use tire
stops under the tires to prevent
the vehicle from moving and
contact your SUBARU dealer.
.
If you operate the electronic park-
ing brake when the brake is over-
heated or the vehicle is on a steep
slope, the electronic parking
brake indicator light may flash.
In this case, the vehicle may start
to move and it may lead to an
accident. Always use the tire
stops.
CAUTION
.
When the electronic parking
brake system has a malfunction
and the parking brake cannot be
applied, contact your SUBARU
dealer immediately for an inspec-
tion. If you have to park your
vehicle in such conditions, per-
form the following procedure.
– Stop your vehicle in a flat
location.
– Shift the select lever in the “P”
position. When the select le-
ver cannot be shifted into the
“P” position, you must release
shift lock. Refer to “Shift lock
– Use tire stops under the tires
to prevent the vehicle from
moving.
.
Never drive with the parking
brake applied. Doing so will
cause unnecessary wear on the
brake pads. Before driving off,
always make sure that the park-
ing brake has been released and
the brake system warning light
has turned off.
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic
parking brake. You can apply/release the
parking brake by operating the parking
brake switch.
To apply:
Depress the brake pedal and
pull up the parking brake switch.
To release:
Press the parking brake
switch firmly while the ignition switch is in
the “ON” position and the brake pedal is
depressed.
When the parking brake is applied while
the ignition switch is in the “ON” position,
the electronic parking brake indicator light
and the indicator light on the parking brake
switch illuminate. Refer to “Brake system
warning light”
NOTE
.
If you press the parking brake switch
under the following conditions, the
parking brake will not be released.
– The ignition switch is in the
“ACC” or “LOCK”/“OFF” position.
– You are not depressing the brake
pedal.
.
The electronic parking brake system
uses motors to apply the parking brake.
Therefore, operating sounds from the
motors will be heard when applying or
releasing the parking brake. Make sure
that the motor sounds are heard when
applying or releasing the parking
brake.
.
If you operate the parking brake
switch under the following conditions,
a chirp will sound and the electronic
parking brake indicator light will flash.
– When the electronic parking
brake system has a malfunction.
– When the electronic parking
brake operation is prohibited tem-
porarily.
.
When you cannot release the park-
ing brake due to, for example, a system
malfunction, contact your SUBARU
dealer and have your SUBARU dealer
release the parking brake.
.
If you stop operating the electronic
parking brake switch midway or oper-
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ate extremely slowly, the system may
detect an error and turn on the brake
system warning light. However, this
does not indicate a malfunction if the
brake system warning light turns off
after operating the switch.
.
When the electronic parking brake
has not been used for a long period of
time, the electronic parking brake may
operate automatically after the ignition
switch is turned to the “LOCK”/“OFF”
position. This occurs due to checking
the proper operation of the electronic
parking brake and does not indicate a
malfunction.
.
If you cannot release the electronic
parking brake due to the switch mal-
function, refer to the instructions de-
scribed in “Automatic release function
by accelerator pedal”
After activating the electronic parking
brake, you may hear a short sound
several minutes after the electronic
parking brake indicator light illumi-
nates as the system confirms proper
engagement. This sound is different
from the apply and release sound.
This can occur:
– If the brakes are extremely hot.
– If the car is parked on a steep
incline.
– If the electronic parking brake is
applied after the ignition switch is
turned to the “OFF” position.
This is a normal operating sound under
any of these conditions.
!
Automatic release function by ac-
celerator pedal
The parking brake will be automatically
released by depressing the accelerator
pedal. However, the automatic release
function does not operate under the
following conditions.
.
Any door is open.
.
The driver’s seatbelt is not fastened.
.
The select lever is in the “P” or “N”
position.
If the parking brake is automatically
released, the electronic parking brake
indicator light and the indicator light on
the parking brake switch turn off.
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Auto Vehicle Hold function
The Auto Vehicle Hold function will auto-
matically keep the vehicle held even after
releasing the brake pedal when the vehicle
is at a complete stop, such as at traffic
signals.
WARNING
.
Do not use the Auto Vehicle Hold
function on a steep hill or slip-
pery road. The vehicle may move
even when using the Auto Vehicle
Hold function, causing serious
injury or accidents.
.
Do not use the Auto Vehicle Hold
function to park the vehicle. The
vehicle may move unexpectedly,
causing serious injury or acci-
dents. Make sure to shift the
select lever to the “P” position
and apply the electronic parking
brake in the following cases.
– When you are going to park
your vehicle
– When passengers are getting
in or out of the vehicle
– When you are loading or un-
loading
.
When using the Auto Vehicle
Hold function, do not release the
brake pedal before the Auto Ve-
hicle Hold operation indicator
illuminates. The vehicle may
move unexpectedly, causing ser-
ious injury or accidents.
.
Deactivate the Auto Vehicle Hold
function in the following cases.
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Otherwise, the vehicle may move
unexpectedly, causing serious
injury or accidents.
– When washing your vehicle in
an automatic car wash
– When being towed
CAUTION
.
When stopping on a steep slope
with the Auto Vehicle Hold func-
tion turned on, the electronic
parking brake may be automati-
cally applied. Then the electronic
parking brake indicator light will
flash. In such a case, depress and
hold the brake pedal while stop-
ping. Otherwise, the vehicle may
move.
.
When being towed, turn off the
Auto Vehicle Hold function.
NOTE
We recommend turning on the Auto
Vehicle Hold function when stopping
on an incline. If the Auto Vehicle Hold
function is turned off, the vehicle may
roll backward when driving off.
!
To turn on/off the Auto Vehicle
Hold function
Auto Vehicle Hold switch
Auto Vehicle Hold ON indicator light
To turn on:
Press the Auto Vehicle Hold switch when
the Auto Vehicle Hold ON indicator light is
off. Then the Auto Vehicle Hold ON
indicator light will illuminate.
To turn off:
Press the Auto Vehicle Hold switch when
the Auto Vehicle Hold ON indicator light
illuminates. Then the Auto Vehicle Hold
ON indicator light will turn off.
NOTE
.
When the electronic parking brake
system has a malfunction while the
Auto Vehicle Hold function is turned on,
a chirp will sound, the Auto Vehicle
Hold ON indicator light will turn off and
the brake system warning light will turn
on.
.
If you press and hold the Auto
Vehicle Hold switch for more than 30
seconds, the Auto Vehicle Hold ON
indicator light will turn off, and the
system will ignore any further pressing
of the switch. To activate the switch
again, restart the engine.
.
When the Auto Vehicle Hold function
is deactivated while the Auto Vehicle
Hold function has a malfunction, if you
press the Auto Vehicle Hold switch, a
chirp will sound.
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To operate the Auto Vehicle Hold
function
Stop the vehicle by depressing the brake
pedal when all of the following conditions
are met. Then the Auto Vehicle Hold
function will operate.
.
The driver’s door is closed.
.
The driver’s seatbelt is fastened.
.
The select lever is in a position other
than the “P” position.
Auto Vehicle Hold operation indicator light
While the vehicle is kept held by the Auto
Vehicle Hold function, the Auto Vehicle
Hold operation indicator light will illumi-
nate.
!
To release the Auto Vehicle Hold
function
Perform any of the following operations to
release the Auto Vehicle Hold function.
.
Depress the accelerator pedal.
.
Depress the brake pedal again.
.
Apply the electronic parking brake.
.
Shift the select lever to the “P” position
with the brake pedal pressed.
.
Press the Auto Vehicle Hold switch with
the brake pedal pressed (The Auto Vehicle
Hold function turns off).
When the Auto Vehicle Hold function is
released, the Auto Vehicle Hold operation
indicator light will turn off.
Under any of the following conditions, the
Auto Vehicle Hold function will be auto-
matically released and the electronic
parking brake will be automatically ap-
plied.
.
The Auto Vehicle Hold function has
been in operation for 10 minutes.
.
The driver’s seatbelt is unfastened.
.
The ignition switch is turned to the
“LOCK”/“OFF” position.
.
The vehicle is stopped on a steep
slope.
.
The Auto Vehicle Hold function is
malfunctioning.
In such cases, the Auto Vehicle Hold
operation indicator light will turn off and
the electronic parking brake indicator light
will illuminate.
!
Tips
.
When the electronic parking brake is
automatically applied with the vehicle kept
held by the Auto Vehicle Hold function,
release the electronic parking brake by
either of the following operations before
starting off. Then make sure that the
electronic parking brake indicator light is
off.
– Depress the accelerator pedal with
the driver’s seatbelt fastened and with
the doors closed.
– Press the electronic parking brake
switch with the brake pedal depressed.
.
Under certain conditions, including a
malfunction of the Auto Vehicle Hold, a
warning buzzer will sound and a warning
message will appear on the combination
meter display (color LCD). All warning
messages should be strictly observed.
.
On a steep slope, the vehicle cannot be
kept held by the Auto Vehicle Hold func-
tion. In such a case, depress and hold the
brake pedal.
.
When holding on a steep slope with the
Auto Vehicle Hold function activated, the
electronic parking brake may automati-
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cally applied after stopping, then the
electronic parking brake indicator light
may flash. In such a case, depress and
hold the brake pedal while held. Other-
wise, the vehicle may move. When getting
out of the vehicle, stop the vehicle on a flat
surface, then apply the electronic parking
brake.
.
If the Auto Vehicle Hold ON indicator
light does not illuminates even after
pressing the Auto Vehicle Hold switch with
the operating conditions met, the function
may have a malfunction. Contact your
SUBARU dealer for an inspection.
.
You may hear a sound while the Auto
Vehicle Hold function is keeping your
vehicle held. This is normal, and does not
represent a malfunction.
.
While the vehicle is kept held by the
Auto Vehicle Hold function, the brake
pedal may feel stiff. However, this is not a
malfunction.
.
When using the Auto Vehicle Hold
function, depress the brake pedal firmly.
Otherwise, the Auto Vehicle Hold may not
operate.
.
When the Auto Vehicle Hold switch is
pressed and held for more than 30
seconds, the Auto Vehicle Hold ON in-
dicator light will turn off and further opera-
tion of the switch will be ignored. To make
the switch usable again, turn the ignition
switch to the “LOCK”/“OFF” position and
then turn it to the “ON” position.
!
Emergency brake
CAUTION
Use the emergency brake only in
case of an emergency. If the emer-
gency brake is excessively used, the
brake parts will wear down faster or
the brake may not work sufficiently
due to brake overheating.
NOTE
While using the emergency brake:
.
The electronic parking brake indica-
tor light and the indicator light on the
parking brake switch illuminate and a
chirp sounds.
.
A sound may be heard from the
engine compartment. This is the oper-
ating sound of the brake that is acti-
vated by the Vehicle Dynamics Control
system, and does not indicate a mal-
function.
If the foot brake has a malfunction, you can
stop the vehicle by pulling the parking
brake switch continuously.
While applying the emergency brake, the
electronic parking brake indicator light and
the indicator light on the parking brake
switch illuminate and a chirp sounds.
!
Electronic parking brake system
warning
CAUTION
If the brake system warning light
turns on, the electronic parking
brake system may be malfunction-
ing. Immediately stop your vehicle in
the nearest safe location and con-
tact your SUBARU dealer.
If a malfunction occurs in the electronic
parking brake system, the brake system
warning light turns on. Refer to “Electronic
parking brake indicator light”
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Parking tips
When parking your vehicle, always per-
form the following items.
.
Apply the parking brake firmly.
.
Put the select lever in the “P” position.
Never rely on the mechanical friction of the
transmission alone to hold the vehicle.
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When parking on a hill, always turn the
steering wheel. When the vehicle is
headed up the hill, the front wheels should
be turned away from the curb.
When facing downhill, the front wheels
should be turned into the curb.
WARNING
.
Never leave unattended children
or pets in the vehicle. They could
accidentally injure themselves or
others through inadvertent op-
eration of the vehicle. Also, on
hot or sunny days, the tempera-
ture in a closed vehicle could
quickly become high enough to
cause severe or possibly fatal
injuries to people.
.
Do not park the vehicle over
flammable materials such as dry
grass, waste paper or rags, as
they may burn easily if they come
near hot engine or exhaust sys-
tem parts.
.
Be sure to stop the engine if you
take a nap in the vehicle. If engine
exhaust gas enters the passen-
ger compartment, occupants in
the vehicle could die from carbon
monoxide (CO) contained in the
exhaust gas.
CAUTION
.
If your vehicle has a bumper
under guard (optional), pay atten-
tion to blocks and other obstruc-
tions on the ground when park-
ing. The underspoiler could be
damaged by contact with them.
.
The braking power of the parking
brake may not be sufficient when
s t r o n g e r b r a k i n g p o w e r i s
needed (e.g., when parking on a
steep slope while towing a trai-
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7-16. Hill start assist system
WARNING
.
The Hill start assist system is a
device only for helping the driver
to START the vehicle on an uphill
grade. To prevent accidents
when the vehicle is parked on a
slope, be sure to firmly set the
parking brake. When setting the
parking brake, make sure that the
vehicle remains stationary when
the brake pedal is released.
.
Do not turn the ignition switch to
the “LOCK”/“OFF” position while
the Hill start assist system is
operating. The Hill start assist
system will be deactivated and
may lead to an accident.
The Hill start assist system is a device to
make the following vehicle operations
easier.
1)
Starting forward facing uphill
2)
Starting backward facing downhill
A)
Brake pedal
When the vehicle has stopped with the
brake pedal depressed, the Hill start assist
system operates.
Braking power is maintained temporarily
(for approximately 2 seconds) by the Hill
start assist system after the brake pedal is
released. The driver is therefore able to
start the vehicle in the same way as on a
level grade, just using the accelerator
pedal.
If the braking power of the Hill start assist
system is insufficient after the brake pedal
is released, apply more braking power by
depressing the brake pedal again.
The Hill start assist system may not
operate on slight grades. Also, the Hill
start assist system does not operate in the
following cases.
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operating
(362,1)
.
When starting backward facing uphill
.
When starting forward facing downhill
.
While the parking brake is applied
.
While the ignition switch is in the “ACC”
or “LOCK”/“OFF” position
.
While the Vehicle Dynamics Control
warning light is illuminated. Refer to
“Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/
Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indi-
cator light”
When using the Hill start assist system, a
braking effect may be felt even after the
brake pedal has been released.
CAUTION
The braking power of the Hill start
assist system may not be sufficient
when strong braking power is
needed (e.g., when towing a trailer).
NOTE
A slight jolt may be felt when the
vehicle begins to move forward after
being reversed.
7-17. BSD/RCTA (if equipped)
The BSD/RCTA consists of rear corner
radars with Blind Spot Detection and Rear
Cross Traffic Alert.
These functions enable the system to
detect objects or vehicles to the rear,
drawing attention to the driver when
changing a lane or when driving in reverse.
WARNING
The driver is responsible for driving
safely. Always be sure to check the
surroundings when changing lanes
or reversing the vehicle.
The system is designed to assist the
driver to change lanes or reverse
safely by monitoring the rear and
side areas of the vehicle. However,
you cannot rely on this system alone
in assuring the safety during a lane
change or reversing. Overconfi-
dence in this system could result in
an accident and lead to serious
injury or death. Since the system
operation has various limitations,
the flashing or illumination of the
BSD/RCTA approach indicator light
may be delayed or it may not operate
at all even when a vehicle is present
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in a neighboring lane or approach-
ing from either side.
The driver is responsible for paying
attention to the rear and side areas
of the vehicle.
&
System features
BSD/RCTA consists of the following func-
tions.
.
To detect a vehicle in a blind spot on an
adjacent lane or a vehicle approaching at
high speeds (Blind Spot Detection)
.
To detect a vehicle approaching from
the right or left while reversing the vehicle
(Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
The system uses radar sensors for the
above functions.
NOTE
The BSD/RCTA radar sensor has been
certified by the radio wave related laws
of the U.S. and other FCC compliant
countries and Canada. When driving in
other countries, certification of the
country where the vehicle is driven
must be obtained. For certification in
the U.S. and other FCC compliant
countries and Canada, refer to “Certifi-
cation for the BSD/RCTA”
!
Blind Spot Detection (BSD)
1)
Operating range
The system warns the driver of dangers as
follows.
.
If the system detects a vehicle in the
blind spot, the BSD/RCTA approach in-
dicator light(s) on the outside mirror(s) will
illuminate.
BSD/RCTA approach indicator light
.
If the driver operates the turn signal
lever in the direction which the BSD/RCTA
approach indicator light is illuminating, the
corresponding BSD/RCTA approach indi-
cator light will flash.
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Starting
and
operating
(364,1)
!
Lane Change Assist (LCA)
1)
Operating range
The system warns the driver of dangers as
follows.
.
If the system detects a vehicle ap-
proaching at a high speed in the neighbor-
ing lanes, the BSD/RCTA approach indi-
cator light(s) on the outside mirror(s) will
illuminate.
.
If the driver operates the turn signal
lever in the direction which the BSD/RCTA
approach indicator light is illuminating, the
corresponding BSD/RCTA approach indi-
cator light will flash.
!
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
1)
Operating range
The system notifies the driver of another
vehicle approaching from either side when
driving in reverse. This feature helps the
driver check the rear and side areas of the
vehicle when moving backward.
If the system detects a vehicle approach-
ing from either side while moving back-
ward, it warns the driver of dangers in the
following way.
.
The BSD/RCTA approach indicator
light(s) on the outside mirror(s) flashes.
.
A warning buzzer sounds.
.
An icon appears on the rear view
camera screen (audio/navigation monitor).
!
Limitations of the detectability of
RCTA
Since the detectability of RCTA is limited,
the RCTA may not operate properly in
angled parking.
Example 1
1)
The detection range of the radar sensors
2)
Area out of detection range of the radar
sensors
A)
Vehicle that may not be detected
B)
Parked vehicle
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