2009 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 130

Instruments and controls 3-19 ABS systems are inoperative in this case, the ordinary functions of the brake system are still available. You will be safe while driving with this condition, but have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. NOTE If the warning light behavior is as described below, the Vehicle Dynamics Control system may be considered normal. . The warning light illuminates right after the engine is started but turns off immediately, remaining off. . The warning light illuminates after engine startup and turns off while the vehicle is subsequently being driven. . The warning light illuminates during driving, but it turns off immediately and remains off. ! Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light . It illuminates when the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch is pressed. . It also illuminates when the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is deactivated. especially in cold weather. This does not indicate the existence of a problem. The light should turn off as soon as the engine has warmed up. . The indicator light illuminates when the engine has developed a problem and the CHECK ENGINE warning light/ malfunction indicator lamp is on. The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is probably faulty under the following condition. Have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. . The light does not turn off even after the lapse of several minutes (the engine has warmed up) after the engine has started. & Security indicator light NOTE . The light may stay on for a while after the engine has been started, The security indicator light deters potential thieves by indicating that the vehicle is equipped with an immobilizer system. It begins flashing (approximately once every 3 seconds) approximately 60 seconds after the ignition switch is turned from the "ON" position to the "Acc" or "LOCK" position or immediately after the key is pulled out. If the security indicator light does not flash, the immobilizer system may not be functioning properly. If this occurs, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. In case an unauthorized key is used (e.g., an imitation key), the security indicator light illuminates. - CONTINUED -