2012 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 361

Starting and operating 7-27 & Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch again to reactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system, the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light turns off. With the Vehicle Dynamics Control system deactivated, traction and stability enhancement offered by Vehicle Dynamics Control system is unavailable. Therefore you should not deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system except under above-mentioned situations. Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (U.S.-spec. models) NOTE . The Vehicle Dynamics Control system will be activated automatically when the engine is started. . If the switch is held down for 10 seconds or longer, the indicator light turns off, the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is activated, and the system ignores any further pressing of the switch. To make the switch usable again, turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" position and restart the engine. . Even when the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is deactivated, part of the brake control system is still active. When the system is activated, the Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light illuminates. Pressing the switch to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system can facilitate the following operations: . 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 Control system will be deactivated and the vehicle will behave like a model not equipped with the Vehicle Dynamics Control system. When the switch is pressed Type A Type B - CONTINUED -