Instruments and controls 3-21 while the vehicle is subsequently being driven.. The warning light illuminates during driving, but turns off immediately and remains off.
! 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 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.
& 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 after a period of approximately 2 seconds 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” F2-
15.! Immobilizer system
This light blinks approximately 60 seconds after the ignition switch is turned from“ ON” position to the“ Acc” or“ LOCK” position or immediately after the key is pulled out. Refer to“ Immobilizer” F2-3.
If the indicator light does not flash, 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.
NOTE
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.
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