2011 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 273

Starting and operating 7-31 minutes have passed to allow the engine to heat up sufficiently. ! Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. . The indicator light does not turn off approximately 2 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned to the ON position. & Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch OFF indicator light on the combination meter illuminates. The Vehicle Dynamics Control system will be deactivated. When the switch is pressed again to reactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system, the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light turns off. You should not deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system except under the above-mentioned situations. CAUTION The Vehicle Dynamics Control system helps prevent unstable vehicle motion such as skidding using control of the brakes and engine power. Do not turn off the Vehicle Dynamics Control system unless it is absolutely necessary. If you must turn off the Vehicle Dynamics Control system, drive very carefully based on the road surface condition. The light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position and turns off after approximately 2 seconds. The light illuminates when the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch is pressed to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system. The following two situations could indicate a malfunction of the Vehicle Dynamics Control system. If either should occur, have an authorized SUBARU dealer carry out an inspection of that system at the first available opportunity. . The indicator light does not illuminate Pressing the switch to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system can facilitate the following operations. . a 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 NOTE . When the switch has been pressed to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system, the Vehicle Dynamics Control system automatically reactivates itself the next time the ignition switch is turned to the "LOCK" position and the engine is restarted. - CONTINUED -