Subaru Forester: Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle Dynamics Control operation
indicator light / 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.
The light illuminates when the Vehicle
Dynamics Control OFF switch is pressed
or turned to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics
Control system.
The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is
probably malfunctioning under any of the
following conditions...
Other information:
Operation indicator
Push-button ignition switch
The power is switched every time the
push-button ignition switch is pressed.
Carry the access key fob, and sit in the
driver’s seat.
Shift the select lever into the “P”/“N”
position...
NOTE
This section is applicable to the front
seatbelt.
Seatbelt retractor assembly (shoulder
belt pretensioner and adaptive force
limiter)
Lap belt pretensioner
The shoulder belt pretensioner is supplemented
by a lap belt pretensioner, which is
located at the base of the center pillar...