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:
Release the parking brake and put the
transmission in the neutral position.
The ignition switch should be in the
“ON” position while the vehicle is being
towed.
Take up slack in the towline slowly to
prevent damage to the vehicle.
WARNING
Never turn the ignition switch to
the “LOCK”/“OFF” position while
the vehicle is being towed because
the steering wheel and the
direction of the wheels will be
locked...
WARNING
To avoid accidental activation of
the system or rendering the system
inoperative, which may result
in serious injury, no modifications
should be made to any
components or wiring of the SRS
airbag system.This includes following modifications...