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Warning and Indicator Lights
& Power Steering Warning
Light
s03ae53
While the engine is running, this warning
light illuminates when a malfunction has
been detected in the electric power steering
system.
CAUTION
When the power steering warning
light is illuminated, there may be
more resistance when the steering
wheel is operated. Drive carefully to
the nearest SUBARU dealer and
have the vehicle inspected immediately.
NOTE
If the steering wheel is operated in the
following ways, the power steering
control system may temporarily limit
the power assist in order to prevent the
system components, such as the control
computer and drive motor, from
overheating.
. The steering wheel is operated frequently
and turned sharply while the
vehicle is maneuvered at extremely low
speeds, such as while frequently turning
the steering wheel during parallel
parking.
. The steering wheel remains in the
fully turned position for a long period of
time.
At this time, there will be more resistance
when steering. However this is
not a malfunction. Normal steering
force will be restored after the steering
wheel is not operated for a while and
the power steering control system has
an opportunity to cool down. However,
if the power steering is operated in a
non-standard way which causes power
assist limitation to occur too frequently,
that may result in a malfunction of the
power steering control system.
& Vehicle Dynamics Control
Warning Light/Vehicle
Dynamics Control
Operation Indicator
Light
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! Vehicle Dynamics Control warning
light
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CAUTION
The Vehicle Dynamics Control system
provides its ABS control
through the electrical circuit of the
ABS. Accordingly, if the ABS is
inoperative, the Vehicle Dynamics
Control system becomes unable to
provide ABS control. As a result, the
Vehicle Dynamics Control system
becomes inoperative, causing the
warning light to illuminate. Although
both the Vehicle Dynamics Control
and ABS are inoperative in this case,
the ordinary functions of the brake
system are still available. You will be
safe while driving in this condition,
but drive carefully and have your
vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer
as soon as possible.
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 system is
probably inoperative under any of the
following conditions. Have your vehicle
checked at a SUBARU dealer immediately.