2011 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 288

Starting and operating 7-31 NOTE . The indicator light may remain illuminated 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 illuminates, the indicator light will also illuminate. The following two situations could indicate malfunction of the Vehicle Dynamics Control system. If either of these situations occurs, have an authorized SUBARU dealer carry out an inspection of that system at the first available opportunity. . The indicator light does not illuminate 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. ! Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light . The indicator light does not turn off approximately 2 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned to the ON position. & Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch The light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position and turns off after approximately 2 seconds. The light illuminates when the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch is pressed to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system. 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 illuminate when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. 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 . extrication of the vehicle when its wheels are stuck in mud or deep snow When the switch is pressed during engine operation, the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light on the combination meter illuminates. The Vehicle Dynamics - CONTINUED -