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Vehicle Stability Control( VSC)/ TRAC System � �
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Activation of the Vehicle Stability Control( VSC) system and TRAC system is an indication that the road being travelled on has a slippery surface; since having Vehicle Stability Control( VSC) and TRAC is no guarantee that full vehicle control will be maintained at all times and under all conditions, its activation should be seen as a sign that the speed of the vehicle should be reduced considerably.
Whenever suspension components, steering components, or an axle are removed from a vehicle equipped with the Vehicle Stability Control( VSC) system and TRAC system, have an inspection of that system performed by an authorized SUBARU dealer.
The following precautions should be observed in order to ensure that the Vehicle Stability Control( VSC) system and TRAC system is operating properly.
- All four wheels should be fitted with tires of the same size, type, and brand. Furthermore, the amount of wear should be the same for all four tires.
- Keep the tire pressure at the proper level as shown on the label attached to the driver’ s side center pillar.
� If non-matching tires are used, the Vehicle Stability Control( VSC) system and TRAC system may not operate correctly. NOTE
The Vehicle Stability Control( VSC) system and TRAC system may be considered normal when the following conditions occur.
� Slight twitching of the brake pedal is felt. � The vehicle or steering wheel shakes to a small degree. � An operating noise from the engine compartment is heard briefly when starting the engine and when driving off after starting the engine. � The brake pedal seems to jolt when driving off after starting the engine.