2006 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 216

Starting and operating

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All four wheels should be fitted with

tires of the same size, type, and brand;

furthermore,

the

amount

of

wear

should be the same for all four tires. If

these precautions are not observed

and non-matching tires are used, it is

quite possible that the Vehicle Dynam-

ics Control system will be unable to op-

erate correctly as intended.

y

Always turn off the engine before re-

placing a tire as failure to do so may

render the Vehicle Dynamics Control

system unable to operate correctly.

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Vehicle Dynamics Control

system monitor

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Vehicle Dynamics Control operation

indicator light

The indicator light turns on when the igni-

tion switch is turned to the ON position; it

turns off approximately two seconds later.

This indicator light flashes during activa-

tion 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 Vehicle Dynamics

Control system; if either should occur,

have an authorized SUBARU dealer carry

out an inspection of that system at the first

available opportunity.

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The indicator light does not turn on

when the ignition switch is turned to the

ON position.

y

The indicator light does not turn off ap-

proximately two seconds after the ignition

switch has been turned to the ON position.

T

Vehicle Dynamics Control warning

light/Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF

indicator light

This single light has the function of indicat-

ing malfunctions in the Vehicle Dynamics

Control system and the function of indicat-

ing that the Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-

tem is not operating. It comes on in the

event of a malfunction in the system and is

illuminated whenever the system is not

operating.

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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.

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