2007 Subaru Impreza Owner's Manual - Page 239

Starting and operating 7-31 . 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 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 non-operation mode. This does not constitute failure of the Vehicle Dynamics Control system. 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 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. . 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 in the combination meter illuminates. The Vehicle Dynamics Control system will be deactivated and the vehicle will behave like a model not equipped with the Vehicle Dynamics Control system. When the switch is pressed again to reactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system, the " " indicator light goes off. With the Vehicle Dynamics Control system deactivated, traction and stability enhancement offered by Vehicle Dynamics Control system is unavailable. Therefore you should not deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system except under above-mentioned situations. & Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch 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 CHECK ENGINE warning light/ 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 NOTE . When the switch has been pressed to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system, the Vehicle Dynamics Control system automatically reactivates itself the next time the ignition switch is turned to the "LOCK" position and the engine is restarted. . If the switch is held down for 10 seconds or longer, the indicator light goes off, the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is activated, and the system - CONTINUED - 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