2001 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 146

Instruments and controls tion switch is in the "ON" position. NOTE This light does not go out unless the tank is replenished up to an internal fuel quantity of about 3.7 U.S. gal. (14 liters, 3.1 Imp. gal.). J Front-wheel drive warning light (for AT vehicles) This light comes on when All Wheel Drive is disengaged and the drive mechanism is switched to Front Wheel Drive for maintenance or similar purposes. J VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control) operation indicator light (if equipped) This light comes on when the ignition switch is ON and goes out about 2 seconds later. It blinks when the VDC function is activated. It illuminates when only the TCS (traction control) function is operating. The VDC system is probably faulty under any of the following conditions. Have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer immediately. D The light does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position. D The light does not go out even after a period of about 2 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned to the "ON" position. J VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control) OFF indicator light (if equipped) D This indicator light comes on when the ignition switch is turned ON and goes out about 6 seconds after the engine has started. D It comes on when the VDC and TCS (traction control) functions are deactivated (in the standby state). NOTE D It may take some time before the light goes out (the engine warms up) after the engine has been started in cold weather. This does not indicate the existence of a problem. The light should go out as soon as the engine has warmed up. - CONTINUED - 3-17