2010 Subaru Impreza Owner's Manual - Page 145

3-26 Instruments and controls light illuminates. After the engine starts it will turn off. While the engine is rotating, if there are any malfunctions, the light will illuminate. & All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT models) The All-Wheel Drive warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position and turns off after the engine has started. This light illuminates when All-Wheel Drive is disengaged and the drive mechanism is switched to Front Wheel Drive for maintenance or similar purposes. It flashes if the vehicle is driven with tires of differing diameters fitted on the wheels or with an excessively low air pressure in any of the tires. & Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light (if equipped) WARNING When the Hill start assist warning light illuminates, have the vehicle inspected at an authorized SUBARU dealer. ! Hill start assist OFF indicator light (WRX STI) While the Hill start assist system is deactivated, the Hill start assist OFF indicator light illuminates continuously to inform the driver that the Hill start assist system is not operational. CAUTION Continuing to drive with the AWD warning light flashing can damage the powertrain. If the AWD warning light starts to flash, promptly park in a safe place and check whether the tires have differing diameters and whether any of the tires has an excessively low inflation pressure. & Door open warning light When the ignition switch is in the "ON" position, the door open warning light illuminates for approximately 2 seconds and then turns off. The door open warning light illuminates if any door or the rear gate is not fully closed. Always make sure this light is not illuminated before you start to drive. This light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position and turns off approximately 2 seconds later. It blinks when the skid suppression function is activated. It illuminates only when the traction control function is operating. The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is probably malfunctioning under any of the following conditions. Have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer immediately. . The light does not illuminate when the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position. . The light does not turn off even after a period of approximately 2 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned to the "ON" position.