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Starting and operating

ing that the Traction Control system is not

operating. It comes on in the event of a

malfunction in the system and is illuminat-

ed whenever the system is not operating.

V

Vehicle Dynamics Control warning

The warning light comes on when the igni-

tion switch is turned to the “ON” position

and goes off several seconds after engine

startup. This lighting pattern indicates that

the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is

operating normally.

The following situations could indicate a

malfunction of the Vehicle Dynamics Con-

trol system; if any should occur, we rec-

ommend that you have an authorized

SUBARU dealer carry out an inspection of

the system at the first available opportuni-

ty.

y

The warning light does not turn on when

the ignition key is turned to the ON posi-

tion.

y

The warning light turns on while the ve-

hicle is being driven.

y

When a malfunction has occurred in the

Vehicle Dynamics Control electrical sys-

tem, only the warning light will turn on. In

such an event, the ABS will still be operat-

ing normally.

y

The warning light will also turn on when

a problem occurs with the ABS or Vehicle

Dynamics Control electronic control sys-

tems.

Because the Vehicle Dynamics Control

system controls each brake through the

ABS, whenever the ABS stops operating

due to a malfunction in that electrical sys-

tem, the Vehicle Dynamics Control will

also become unable to control all four

brakes. Thus Vehicle Dynamics Control

system operation halts and the warning

light turns on. Although both the Vehicle

Dynamics Control system and the ABS

will be inoperable in this situation, it will

still be possible to stop the vehicle using

normal braking. The Vehicle Dynamics

Control system and the ABS do not ad-

versely affect operation of the vehicle in

any way when they are inoperable; how-

ever should such a situation occur, drive

with

care

and

have

an

authorized

SUBARU dealer carry out an inspection of

those systems at the first available oppor-

tunity.

NOTE

When the warning light turns on and

off in the following way, it indicates

that the Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-

tem is operating normally.

y

Although turning on after the engine

has been started, the warning light

quickly turns off and stays off.

y

The warning light turns on when the

vehicle is being driven; it then turns off

and stays off.

V

Traction Control system OFF indica-

tor light

This light comes on to indicate that the

Traction Control system is in non-opera-

tion mode. This does not constitute failure

of the Vehicle Dynamics Control system.

NOTE

y

The 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 tem-

perature.

y

When an engine problem occurs and

the malfunction indicator lamp turns

on, the indicator light will also come

on.

The following two situations could indicate

malfunction of the Vehicle Dynamics Con-

trol system; if either should occur, have an

authorized SUBARU dealer carry out an

inspection of that system at the first avail-

able opportunity.

y

The indicator light does not turn on

when the ignition key is turned to the ON

position.

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