2008 Subaru Impreza Owner's Manual - Page 141

Instruments and controls 3-25 position. . The light does not go out even after a period of approximately 2 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned to the "ON" position. has started. It indicates that the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is operating normally. WRX STI This warning light illuminates in yellow for approximately 1 second when the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position. After that, this warning light changes to green and stays illuminated in green for 1 second, and then turns off. It indicates that the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is operating normally. ! Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light (yellow) The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is probably inoperative under any of the following conditions. Have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer immediately. . The warning light does not illuminate when the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position. . The warning light illuminates while the vehicle is running. . If the electrical circuit of the Vehicle Dynamics Control system itself becomes faulty, the warning light only illuminates. At this time, the ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) remains fully operational. . The warning light illuminates when the electronic control system of the ABS/ Vehicle Dynamics Control system becomes faulty. The Vehicle Dynamics Control system provides its ABS control through the electrical circuit of the ABS system. Accordingly, if the ABS is inoperative, the Vehicle Dynamics Control system becomes unable to provide ABS control. As a result, the Vehicle Dynamics Control system also becomes inoperative, causing the warning light to illuminate. Though both the Vehicle Dynamics Control and ABS systems are inoperative in this case, the ordinary functions of the brake system are still available. You will be safe while driving with this condition, but have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. & Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light (if equipped)/Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light (if equipped)/Vehicle Dynamics Control mode indicator light (WRX STI) This warning light has both the function of indicating faults in the Vehicle Dynamics Control system and the function of indicating that the Vehicle Dynamics Control system has been deactivated or only the Traction Control system has been deactivated. It illuminates in the event of a fault in the system and is on when the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is not operating or only the Traction Control system is not operating. Except WRX STI This warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position and turns off after the engine NOTE If the warning light behavior is as described below, the Vehicle Dynamics Control system may be considered normal. . The warning light illuminates right after the engine is started but goes out immediately, remaining off. . The warning light illuminates after engine startup and goes off while the vehicle is subsequently being driven. - CONTINUED -