2006 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 271

7-32 Starting and operating 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 system, 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 adversely affect operation of the vehicle in any way when they are inoperable; however 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 opportunity. vehicle is being driven; it then turns off and stays off. Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light This light comes on to indicate that the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is in nonoperation mode. This does not constitute failure of the Vehicle Dynamics Control system. ON position. The 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. Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch NOTE NOTE 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 temperature. 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 Control system; if either should occur, have an authorized SUBARU dealer carry out an inspection of that system at the first available opportunity. The indicator light does not turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the 700114 When the warning light turns on and off in the following way, it indicates that the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is operating normally. Although turning on after the engine has been started, the warning light quickly turns off and stays off. The warning light turns on when the Pressing the switch to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system can facilitate the following operations: a standing start on a steeply sloping road with a snowy, gravel-covered, or otherwise slippery surface extrication of the vehicle when its wheels are stuck in mud or deep snow When the switch is pressed during engine operation, the indicator light illuminates.