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
Do not shift from the “P” or “N”
position into the “D” or “R” position
while depressing the accelerator
pedal. This may cause the vehicle
to jump forward or backward.
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the transmission
could be damaged...
Always block the wheels under both
vehicle and trailer when parking. Apply
the parking brake firmly. You should not
park on a hill or slope. If parking on a hill or
slope cannot be avoided, you should take
the following steps:
Apply the brakes and hold the pedal
down...