2008 Subaru Tribeca Owner's Manual - Page 259

Starting and operating 7-25 & Vehicle Dynamics Control system monitor ! Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light when the ignition key is turned to the ON position. . The indicator light does not turn off approximately 2 seconds after the ignition key has been turned to the ON position. ! Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Traction Control system OFF indicator light ! Vehicle Dynamics Control warning 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. The following situations could indicate a malfunction of the Vehicle Dynamics Control system; if any should occur, we recommend that you 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 key 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 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 - CONTINUED - The indicator light turns on when the ignition key is turned to the ON position; it turns off approximately 2 seconds later. This indicator light flashes during activation 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. . The indicator light does not turn on This single light has the function of indicating malfunctions in the Vehicle Dynamics Control system and the function of indicating that the Traction 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.