Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2013 Impreza WRX & WRX STI Owner's Manual | Page 273

Starting and operating

Activation of this function is indicated by
steady illumination of the Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light.
. Skid Suppression Function
The skid suppression function is designed
to help maintain directional stability by
suppressing the wheels’ tendency to slide
sideways during steering operations. Activation of this function is indicated by
flashing of the Vehicle Dynamics Control
operation indicator light.

NOTE
. The Vehicle Dynamics Control system may be considered normal when
the following conditions occur.
– Slight twitching of the brake
pedal is felt.
– The vehicle or steering wheel
shakes to a small degree.
– An operating sound from the
engine compartment is heard
briefly when starting the engine
and when driving off after starting
the engine.
– The brake pedal seems to jolt
when driving off after starting the
engine.
. In the following circumstances, the
vehicle may be less stable than it feels
to the driver. The Vehicle Dynamics

Control System may therefore operate.
Such operation does not indicate a
system malfunction.
– on gravel-covered or rutted
roads
– on unfinished roads
– when the vehicle is fitted with
snow tires or winter tires
. Activation of the Vehicle Dynamics
Control system will cause operation of
the steering wheel to feel slightly
different compared to that for normal
conditions.
. It is always important to reduce
speed when approaching a corner,
even if the vehicle is equipped with
Vehicle Dynamics Control.
. Always turn off the engine before
replacing a tire as failure to do so may
render the Vehicle Dynamics Control
system unable to operate correctly.

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& Vehicle Dynamics Control
mode switch (STI)

Indicator light

& Vehicle Dynamics Control
system monitor
Refer to “Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light” F3-20 and “Vehicle
Dynamics Control OFF indicator light/
Traction Control OFF indicator light (STI)”
F3-21.

Vehicle Dynamics Control mode switch

When the switch is pressed briefly or for
more than approximately 3 seconds dur– CONTINUED –