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Starting and operating

that full vehicle control will be

maintained at all times and under

all

conditions,

its

activation

should be seen as a sign that

the speed of the vehicle should

be reduced considerably.

.

Whenever

suspension

compo-

nents, steering components, or

an

axle

are

removed

from

a

vehicle

equipped

with

Vehicle

Dynamics Control system, have

an

inspection

of

that

system

performed

by

an

authorized

SUBARU dealer.

.

The following precautions should

be observed in order to ensure

that the Vehicle Dynamics Con-

trol system is operating properly:

–

All

four

wheels

should

be

fitted with tires of the same

size, type, and brand. Further-

more,

the

amount

of

wear

should

be

the

same

for

all

four tires.

–

Keep the tire pressure at the

proper level as shown on the

vehicle

placard

attached

to

the driver

’

s side door pillar.

–

Use only the specified tem-

porary spare tire to replace a

flat

tire.

With

a

temporary

spare tire, the effectiveness of

the Vehicle Dynamics Control

system

is

reduced

and

this

should be taken into account

when

driving

the

vehicle

in

such a condition.

In the event of wheelspin and/or skidding

on a slippery road surface and/or during

cornering and/or an evasive maneuver,

the

Vehicle

Dynamics

Control

system

adjusts

the

engine

’

s

output

and

the

wheels

’

respective braking forces to help

maintain traction and directional control.

.

Traction Control Function

The traction control function is designed to

prevent spinning of the driving wheels on

slippery road surfaces, thereby helping to

maintain traction and directional control.

Activation of this function is shown by

steady

illumination

of

the

Vehicle

Dy-

namics Control operation indicator light.

.

Skid Suppression Function

The skid suppression function is designed

to help maintain directional stability by

suppressing the wheels

’

tendency to slide

sideways during steering operations. Acti-

vation of this function is shown by flashing

of the Vehicle Dynamics Control operation

indicator light.

NOTE

.

Slight twitching of the brake pedal

may be felt when the Vehicle Dynamics

Control system operates; a small de-

gree of vehicle or steering wheel shak-

ing may also be noticed in this situa-

tion. These are normal characteristics

of Vehicle Dynamics Control operation

and are no cause for alarm.

.

When driving off immediately after

starting the engine, a short-lived opera-

tion noise may be noticed coming from

the engine compartment. This noise is

generated as a result of a check being

performed

on

the

Vehicle

Dynamics

Control system and is normal.

.

Depending on the timing of activa-

tion of the brakes, the brake pedal may

seem to jolt when you drive off after

starting the engine. This is a conse-

quence of the Vehicle Dynamics Con-

trol operational check and is normal.

.

In the circumstances listed in the

following,

the

vehicle

may

be

more

unstable

than

it

feels

to

the

driver.

The Vehicle Dynamics Control System

may therefore operate. Such operation

does not indicate a system fault.

–

on

gravel-covered

or

rutted

roads

–

on unfinished roads

–

when the vehicle is fitted with

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