2009 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 161

3-38 Instruments and controls 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. . The warning light illuminates during driving, but it goes out immediately and remains off. ! Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light . It illuminates when the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch is pressed. . It also illuminates when the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is deactivated. SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. . The light does not go out even after the lapse of several minutes (the engine has warmed up) after the engine has started. & SPORT mode indicator light (4-speed AT models) This light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position and goes out after the engine has started. When the selector lever is moved to the manual gate, the SPORT mode is selected and the indicator light illuminates. Refer to the "Automatic transmission - 4speed" section in chapter 7. & Security indicator light This indicator light shows the status of the alarm system. It also indicates operation of the immobilizer system. ! Alarm system It blinks to show the driver the operational status of the alarm system. For detailed information, refer to the "Alarm system" section in chapter 2. ! Immobilizer system This light blinks approximately 60 seconds after the ignition switch is turned from "ON" position to the "Acc" or "LOCK" position or immediately after the key is pulled out. Refer to the "Door locks" section in chapter 2. If the indicator light does not flash, it may indicate that immobilizer system may be faulty. Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately. In the event that an unauthorized key (for example, an unauthorized duplicate) is used, the security indicator light illuminates. & Shift-up indicator light (MT models with SIDRIVE) When the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position, the indicator light illuminates for 3 seconds, and then turns off. While selecting the Intelligent (I) mode of SI-DRIVE, this indicator light illuminates and informs the upshift timing to the driver for fuel-efficient driving. NOTE . The light may stay on for a while after the engine has been started, especially in cold weather. This does not indicate the existence of a problem. The light should go out 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 faulty under the following condition. Have your vehicle checked at a