2005 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 161

Instruments and controls The All-Wheel Drive indicator light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position and goes out after the engine has started. For vehicles with Vehicle Dynamics Control system This light flashes if the vehicle is driven with tires of different diameters or with the air pressure excessively low in any of its tires. For vehicles without Vehicle Dynamics Control system This light comes on when All-Wheel Drive is disengaged and the drive mechanism is switched to Front Wheel Drive for maintenance or similar purposes. This light flashes if the vehicle is driven with tires of different diameters or with the air pressure excessively low in any of its tires. The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is probably faulty under any of the following conditions. Have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer immediately. The light does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position. The light does not go out even after a period of about 2 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned to the "ON" position. Shift position indicator (AT vehicles) Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light (if equipped) This light comes on when the ignition switch is ON and goes out about 2 seconds later. It blinks when the skid suppression function is activated. It illuminates when only the traction control function is operating. US3058AA This indicator shows the position of the shift lever. 3-20