Instruments and controls
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.
& 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
ignition switch has been turned to the
“ON” position.
& Security indicator light
This indicator light shows the status of the
alarm system. It also indicates operation
of the immobilizer system.
! Alarm system
It blinks to show the driver the operational
status of the alarm system. For detailed
information, refer to “Alarm system” F212.
! Immobilizer system
The security indicator light starts blinking
in the following conditions.
. approximately 60 seconds after the
ignition switch is turned from the “ON”
position to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position
. immediately after the ignition key is
pulled out
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NOTE
. The security indicator light remains
off in the following conditions. This is
normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
– while the engine is running
– for approximately 60 seconds
after the ignition switch is turned
from the “ON” position to the
“ACC” or “LOCK” position
. Even if the security indicator light
flashes irregularly or its fuse blows (the
light does not flash if its fuse is blown),
the immobilizer system will function
normally.
If the indicator light does not blink in the
above conditions, it may indicate that
immobilizer system may be malfunctioning. Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer
immediately.
In the event that an unauthorized key (for
example, an unauthorized duplicate) is
used, the security indicator light illuminates. For details about the immobilizer
system, refer to “Immobilizer” F2-2.
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