2003 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 289

Starting and operating NOTE D The VDC OFF indicator light may stay on for a while after the engine has been started, especially in cold weather. This occurs because the engine has not yet warmed up and is completely normal. The light will turn off when the engine has reached a suitable operating temperature. D When an engine problem occurs and the CHECK ENGINE warning light turns on, the VDC OFF indicator light will also turn on. The following two situations could indicate malfunction of the VDC system; if either should occur, have an authorized SUBARU dealer carry out an inspection of that system at the first available opportunity. D The VDC OFF indicator light does not turn on when the ignition key is turned to the ON position. D The VDC OFF indicator light fails to turn off after the engine is started, even when several minutes have passed to allow the engine to heat up sufficiently. n VDC operation indicator light The VDC operation indicator light turns on when the ignition key is turned to the ON position; it turns off approximately two seconds later. This indicator light flashes during activation of the skid suppression function and is illuminated steadily during activation of the traction control function. The following two situations could indicate a malfunction of the VDC system; if either should occur, have an authorized SUBARU dealer carry out an inspection of that system at the first available opportunity. D The VDC operation indicator light does not turn on when the ignition key is turned to the ON position. D The VDC operation indicator light does not turn off approximately two seconds after the ignition key has been turned to the ON position. n VDC warning light The VDC warning light turns on when the ignition key is turned to the ON position and off when the engine is started. This lighting pattern indicates that the VDC system is operating normally. - CONTINUED - 7 7-39