2008 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 273
2008 Subaru Outback Manual
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7-32 Starting and operating & Sport Sharp (S#) mode For maximum performance driving After performing this operation, the switch returns to its original location. For sports-minded drivers, the Sport Sharp (S#) mode offers an exhilarating level of engine performance and control. The throttle becomes more responsive regardless of the engine speed. Delivering maximum driving enjoyment, this mode is ideal for tackling twisting roads and for merging or overtaking other vehicles on the freeway with confidence. NOTE . While the engine is cool, the S# PREP indicator light of the temperature gauge comes on. In this case, you cannot change to Sport Sharp (S#) mode. . The next time you turn on the engine, after you turned off the engine in the Sport Sharp (S#) mode, the SIDRIVE mode changes to the Sport (S) mode. . The next time you turn on the engine, after you turned off the engine in the Sport (S) mode or Intelligent (I) mode, the SI-DRIVE mode will stay in the same mode as when the engine was turned off. . While the engine is running, if the CHECK ENGINE warning light/malfunction indicator lamp comes on, the SIdrive mode changes to the Sport (S) mode. In this case, it is not possible to change to the Sport Sharp (S#) mode or Intelligent (I) mode. . If there is a possibility that the engine could overheat because of a temperature increase of the engine coolant, it is not possible to change to the Sport Sharp (S#) mode. While the vehicle is in the Sport Sharp (S#) mode, it changes to the Sport (S) mode when the engine coolant temperature increases. & SI-DRIVE Sport Sharp (S#) switch While driving in the Sport (S) mode or Intelligent (I) mode, when you push the steering wheel switch, it changes to the Sport Sharp (S#) mode. & SI-DRIVE selector When you rotate the SI-DRIVE selector to the left, it changes to Sport (S) mode, and when you rotate it to the right, it changes to Sport Sharp (S#) mode, and when you push it, it changes to Intelligent (I) mode.