Starting and operating
NOTE
. The indicator light may remain illuminated for a while after the engine has
been started, especially in cold weather. This occurs because the engine has
not yet warmed up and is completely
normal. The light will turn off when the
engine has reached a suitable operating temperature.
. When an engine problem occurs
and the CHECK ENGINE warning light/
malfunction indicator lamp illuminates,
the indicator light will also illuminate.
The following two situations could indicate
malfunction of the Vehicle Dynamics
Control system. If either of these situations occurs, have an authorized
SUBARU dealer carry out an inspection
of that system at the first available
opportunity.
. The indicator light does not illuminate
when the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position.
. The indicator light fails to turn off after
the engine is started, even when several
minutes have passed to allow the engine
to heat up sufficiently.
! Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light
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. The indicator light does not turn off
approximately 2 seconds after the ignition
switch has been turned to the ON position.
& Vehicle Dynamics Control
OFF switch
The light illuminates when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position and
turns off after approximately 2 seconds.
The light illuminates when the Vehicle
Dynamics Control OFF switch is pressed
to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system.
The following two situations could indicate
a malfunction of the Vehicle Dynamics
Control system. If either should occur,
have an authorized SUBARU dealer carry
out an inspection of that system at the first
available opportunity.
. The indicator light does not illuminate
when the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position.
Pressing the switch to deactivate the
Vehicle Dynamics Control system can
facilitate the following operations.
. a standing start on a steeply sloping
road with a snowy, gravel-covered, or
otherwise slippery surface
. extrication of the vehicle when its
wheels are stuck in mud or deep snow
When the switch is pressed during engine
operation, the Vehicle Dynamics Control
OFF indicator light on the combination
meter illuminates. The Vehicle Dynamics
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