Subaru Forester: Warning and indicator / X-MODE indicator light (if equipped) / Hill descent control indicator light (if equipped)
X-MODE indicator light (if equipped)
Type A combination meter

X-MODE indicator
Type B combination meter

X-MODE indicator (models with 1 mode)

X-MODE indicator (models with 2 modes)
- X-MODE indicator or D.SNOW/MUD mode indicator
- SNOW/DIRT mode indicator
This indicator appears while the X-MODE
is activated. It will disappear when the XMODE
is deactivated. Refer to “To activate/
deactivate the X-MODE”.
Hill descent control indicator light (if equipped)

This indicator appears while the hill descent
control function is in standby. It will
flash while the hill descent control function
is operating. It will disappear when the hill
descent control function is not available.
Refer to “Hill descent control function”.
When a vehicle is stopped, the indicator
light illuminates when th..
This warning indicator appears when the
BSD/RCTA is malfunctioning. In this case
the BSD/RCTA warning light will be shown
on the combination meter display (color
LCD)...
Other information:
WARNING
Never inhale engine exhaust gas.
Engine exhaust gas contains
carbon monoxide, a colorless
and odorless gas which is dangerous,
or even lethal, if inhaled.
Always properly maintain the engine
exhaust system to prevent
engine exhaust gas from entering
the vehicle...
Apply the parking brake.
Shift the select lever to the “P” (Park)
position.
Depress the brake pedal.
Hold the access key fob with the
buttons facing you, and touch the pushbutton
ignition switch with it.When the communication between the
access key fob and the vehicle is completed,
a chime (ding) will sound...