Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2017 WRX & WRX STI Owner’s Manual | Page 416

Starting and operating/Vehicle Dynamics Control system

! Traction mode
This mode restricts the functions of the
Traction Control System and Vehicle
Dynamics Control system and thus delays
utilizing their functions as a reaction to
vehicle behavior in comparison with the
Vehicle Dynamics Control mode. This
mode should be used in driving situations
where the vehicle dynamic performance
will improve without decreasing engine
torque control.
When the switch is pressed briefly during
engine operation, the traction mode indicator light and the Vehicle Dynamics
Control OFF indicator light on the combination meter illuminate. When the switch
is pressed again to reactivate the Vehicle
Dynamics Control system, the traction
mode indicator light and the Vehicle
Dynam