2006 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 127

3-14 Instruments and controls tions of the brake system are still available. You will be safe while driving with this condition, but have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. should go out as soon as the engine has warmed up. The indicator light comes on when the engine has developed a problem and the Malfunction indicator light is on. The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is probably faulty under the following condition. Have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. The light does not go out even after the lapse of several minutes (the engine has warmed up) after the engine has started. This light has the following three functions: Parking brake warning The light comes on with the parking brake applied while the ignition switch is in the "ON" position. It goes out when the parking brake is fully released. Brake fluid level warning This light comes on when the brake fluid level has dropped to near the "MIN" level of the brake fluid reservoir with the ignition switch in the "ON" position and with the parking brake fully released. If the brake system warning light should come on while driving (with the parking brake fully released and with the ignition switch positioned in "ON"), it could be an indication of leaking of brake fluid or worn brake pads. If this occurs, immediately stop the vehicle at the nearest safe place and check the brake fluid level. If the fluid level is below the "MIN" mark in the reservoir, do not drive the vehicle. Have the vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU dealer for repair. Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system warning (vehicles with EBD) The brake system warning light also illu- NOTE If the warning light behavior is as shown in the following, the Vehicle Dynamics Control system may be considered normal. The warning light comes on right after the engine is started but goes out immediately, remaining off. The warning light comes on after engine startup and goes off while the vehicle is subsequently being driven. The warning light comes on during driving, but it goes out immediately and remains off. Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light It comes on when the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch is pressed. It also comes on when the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is deactivated. Brake system warning light (U.S.) (Canada) Driving with the brake system warning light on is dangerous. This indicates your brake system may not be working properly. If the light remains on, have the brakes inspected by a SUBARU dealer immediately. If at all in doubt about whether the brakes are operating properly, do not drive the vehicle. Have your vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU dealer for repair. NOTE The light may stay on for a while after the engine has been started, especially in cold weather. This does not indicate the existence of a problem. The light