2011 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 134

Instruments and controls 3-23 the engine has started 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 operation indicator light The indicator light flashes during activation of the skid suppression function and during activation of the traction control function. has warmed up) after the engine has started. & Security indicator light & Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light The light illuminates when the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch is pressed to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system. The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is probably malfunctioning under any of the following conditions. Have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer immediately. . The light does not illuminate when the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position. . The light does not turn off even after a period of approximately 2 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned to the "ON" position. NOTE . The light may remain illuminated for a short period of time after the engine has been started, 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 malfunctioning 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 Type A Type B The security indicator light deters potential thieves by indicating that the vehicle is - CONTINUED -