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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position.
. The warning light illuminates while the
vehicle is running.
NOTE
If the warning light behavior is as
described in the following examples,
the Vehicle Dynamics Control system
may be considered normal.
. The warning light illuminates when
the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position and turns off approximately 2 seconds after the hybrid
system has started.
. The warning light illuminates right
after the hybrid system is started but
turns off immediately, remaining off.
. The warning light illuminates after
the hybrid system has started and
turns off while the vehicle is subsequently being driven.
. The warning light illuminates during
driving, but it turns off immediately and
remains off.
. The warning light illuminates when
the hybrid system has stalled and
continues to illuminate after the hybrid
system has been restarted. However, it
will turn off once the vehicle starts
moving.
! Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light
The indicator light flashes during activation of the skid suppression function and
during activation of the traction control
function.
NOTE
. The light may remain illuminated for
a short period of time after the hybrid
system has been started, especially in
cold weather. This does not indicate
the existence of a problem. The light
should turn off 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 light is on.
The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is
probably malfunctioning under the following condition. Have your vehicle checked
at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
. The light does not turn off even after
the lapse of several minutes (the hybrid
system has warmed up) after the hybrid
system has started.
& Vehicle Dynamics
Control OFF indicator
light
The light illuminates when the Vehicle
Dynamics Control OFF switch is pressed
to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system.
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 once
several seconds have elapsed after the