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:
When the driver’s door is opened and
closed after unlocking the door, the welcome
screen (opening animation) will
appear on the combination meter display
(color LCD) for approximately 20 seconds.
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“LOCK”/“OFF” position, the combination
meter display (color LCD) gradually turns
off by showing Good-bye screen (ending
animation)...
The engine is designed to operate using
unleaded gasoline with an octane rating
of 87 AKI (90 RON) or higher.
Mexico only
Add a bottle of genuine SUBARU fuel
additive to the fuel every 9,000 miles
(15,000 km). Refer to an authorized
SUBARU dealer for details...