2007 Subaru Impreza Owner's Manual - Page 238

7-30 Starting and operating switch has been turned to the ON position. ! Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light This single light has the function of indicating malfunctions in the Vehicle Dynamics Control system and the function of indicating that the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is not operating. It comes on in the event of a malfunction in the system and is illuminated whenever the system is not operating. ! Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light The warning light comes on when the ignition 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. operating normally. . The warning light will also turn on when a problem occurs with the ABS or Vehicle Dynamics Control electronic control systems. 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. Turbo models Non-turbo models The following situations could indicate a malfunction of the Vehicle Dynamics Control system; if any should occur, have an authorized SUBARU dealer carry out an inspection of the system at the first available opportunity. . The warning light does not turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. . The warning light turns on while the vehicle is being driven. . When a malfunction has occurred in the Vehicle Dynamics Control electrical system, only the warning light will turn on. In such an event, the ABS will still be NOTE When the warning light turns on and off in the following way, it indicates that the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is operating normally.