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Warning and indicator 183
. The light does not turn off even after the lapse of several minutes ( the engine has warmed up ) after the engine has started .
& Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light S03AE15
The light illuminates when the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch is pressed or turned 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 ignition switch has been turned to the “ ON ” position .
& Warning chimes and warning indicator of the keyless access with push-button start system ( if equipped )
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Access key warning indicator
The keyless access with push-button start system sounds a warning chime and flashes the access key warning indicator on the combination meter in order to minimize improper operations and help protect your vehicle from theft .
When the warning chime sounds and / or the warning indicator flashes , take the appropriate action .
WARNING
Never drive the vehicle if the indicator on the push-button ignition switch is flashing in green when starting the engine . This indicates the status that the steering wheel is not released and could result in an accident involving serious injury or death .
CAUTION
. When starting the engine again after the operation indicator on the push-button ignition switch flashes in green , if the operation indicator is still flashing in green , there could be a steering lock malfunction . Contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible .
. When the operation indicator on the push-button ignition switch flashes in orange , contact a SUBARU dealer immediately .
NOTE
. Even when the access key fob is within the operating ranges inside the vehicle , the access key warning
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