Subaru XV Crosstrek owners manual page 438

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Starting and operating/Vehicle Dynamics Control system7-35 face; since having Vehicle Dy- spare tire, the effectiveness ofmaintain traction and directional control. namics Control is no guarantee the Vehicle Dynamics Control. Traction Control Function that full vehicle control will besystem is reduced and thisThetraction control function is designed to maintained at all times and undershould be taken into accountprevent spinning of the driving wheels on all conditions, its activation when driving the vehicle inslippery road surfaces, thereby helping to should be seen as a sign that such a condition. maintain traction and directional control. the speed of the vehicle should. If non-matching tires are used,Activation of this function is shown by be reduced considerably. the Vehicle Dynamics Controlflashing the Vehicle Dynamics Control . Whenever suspension compo- system may not operate cor-operation indicator light. nents, steering components, orrectly. an axle are removed from a . The Vehicle Dynamics Control. Skid Suppression Function vehicle, have an inspection ofsystem helps prevent unstableTheskid suppression function is designed that system performed by an vehicle motion such as skiddingto help maintain directional stability by authorized SUBARU dealer. using control of the brakes andsuppressing the wheels’ tendency to slide . Thefollowingprecautionsshouldengine power. Do not turn off thesideways during steering operations. Acti- be observed in order to ensureVehicle Dynamics Control sys-vation of this function is shown by flashing that the Vehicle Dynamics Con-tem unless it is absolutely ne-the Vehicle Dynamics Control operation trol system is operating properly:cessary. If you must turn off theindicator light. – All four wheels should be Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-NOTE fitted with tires of the sametem, drive very carefully accord- size, type, and brand. Further-ing to the road surface condi-. The Vehicle Dynamics Control sys- more, the amount of wear tions. tem may be considered normal when should be the same for all the following conditions occur. four tires. – Slight twitching of the brake – Keep the tire pressure at the&Systemfeatures pedal is felt. proper level as shown on theIn the event of wheelspin and/or skidding– The vehicle or steering wheel vehicle placard attached toon a slippery road surface and/or duringshakes to a small degree. the driver’s side door pillar.cornering and/or an evasive maneuver,– An operating sound from the the Vehicle Dynamics Control systemengine compartment is heard – Use only the specified tem-adjusts the engine’s output and thebriefly when starting the engine porary spare tire to replace awheels’ respective braking forces to helpand when driving off after starting flat tire. With a temporary the engine. – CONTINUED –

owners manual Subaru XV

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