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Warning and Indicator Lights
NOTE
. If the electrical circuit of the Vehicle Dynamics Control system itself malfunctions , the warning light only illuminates . At this time , the ABS ( Anti-lock Brake System ) remains fully operational .
. The warning light illuminates when the electronic control system of the ABS / Vehicle Dynamics Control system malfunctions .
. The Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light , ABS warning light , and brake system warning light illuminate simultaneously if the EBD system malfunctions . For further details of the EBD system malfunction warning , refer to “ Electronic Brake Force Distribution ( EBD ) system warning ” FP164 .
The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is probably inoperative under any of the following conditions . Have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer immediately .
. The warning light does not illuminate 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 right after the engine is started but turns off immediately and remains off .
. The warning light illuminates after the engine has started and turns off while the vehicle is subsequently being driven .
. The warning light illuminates during driving , but turns off immediately and remains off .
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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 engine 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 engine has warmed up ) after the engine has started .
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The light illuminates when “ Vehicle Dynamics Control ” is selected 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 while the system check .
. 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 .