Subaru Forester: Warning and indicator / Auto Vehicle Hold operation indicator light

This indicator light illuminates while the
vehicle is stopped by the Auto Vehicle Hold
function. For details, refer to “Auto Vehicle
Hold function”.
This light illuminates if the brake pedal is
not depressed in the following conditions.
The Auto Vehicle Hold switch is
pressed to deactivate the Auto Vehicle
Hold function while the vehicle is stopped
by the Auto Vehicle Hold function...
Other information:
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
also becomes inoperative, causing
the warning light to illuminate...
Wash the vehicle regularly to prevent
corrosion of the body and suspension
components. Also, wash the vehicle
promptly after driving on any of the
following surfaces.
Roads that have been salted to prevent
them from freezing in winter
Mud, sand, or gravel
Coastal roads
After the winter has ended, it is recommended
that the underbody be given a
very thorough washing...