Subaru Forester: Vehicle Dynamics Control system / Vehicle Dynamics Control system monitor

Refer to “Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light” and “Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light”.

Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch

Subaru Forester. Vehicle Dynamics Control system monitor

Type A

Subaru Forester. Vehicle Dynamics Control system monitor

Type B

Press or turn the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system. Creating adequate driving wheel slip by deactivating the Vehicle Dynamics Control system may help to recover from the loss of traction. Use the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch as necessary.

  • A standing start on a steeply sloping road with a snowy, gravel-covered, or otherwise slippery surface
  • Extrication of the vehicle when its wheels are stuck in mud or deep snow

Subaru Forester. Vehicle Dynamics Control system monitor

When the switch is pressed or turned during engine operation, the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light Subaru Forester. Vehicle Dynamics Control system monitor on the combination meter illuminates. The Vehicle Dynamics Control system will be deactivated and the vehicle will behave like a model not equipped with the Vehicle Dynamics Control system. When the switch is pressed again (type A) or turned to the “NORMAL” side (type B) to reactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system, the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light turns off.

With the Vehicle Dynamics Control system deactivated, traction and stability enhancement offered by the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is unavailable. Therefore, you should not deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system except under the above-mentioned situations.

NOTE

When the switch has been pressed (type A) or turned (type B) to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system, the Vehicle Dynamics Control system automatically reactivates itself the next time the ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK”/“OFF” position and the engine is restarted.

If the switch is pressed (type A) or turned (type B) and held for 30 seconds or longer, the indicator light turns off, the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is activated, and the system ignores any further pressing of the switch. To make the switch usable again, turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”/“OFF” position and restart the engine.

When the switch is pressed (type A) or turned (type B) to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system, the vehicle’s running performance is comparable to that of a vehicle that does not have a Vehicle Dynamics Control system. Do not deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system except when absolutely necessary.

Even when the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is deactivated, components of the brake control system may still activate. When the brake control system is activated, the Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light flashes.

    System features

    I..

    X-MODE (if equipped)

    WARNING Always use the utmost care in driving – overconfidence because you are driving a vehicle with X-MODE could easily lead to a serious accident...

    Other information:

    Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Starting engine


    Apply the parking brake. Shift the select lever to the “P” (Park) position. Depress the brake pedal. Hold the access key fob with the buttons facing you, and touch the pushbutton ignition switch with it.When the communication between the access key fob and the vehicle is completed, a chime (ding) will sound...

    Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Determining compatibility of tire and vehicle load capacities


    The sum of four tires’ maximum load ratings must exceed the maximum loaded vehicle weight (“GVWR”). In addition, sum of the maximum load ratings of two front tires and of two rear tires must exceed each axle’s maximum loaded capacity (“GAWR”)...

    Categories

    Windshield wiper and washer switches

    The wiper operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.

    read more

     
    Copyright © 2025 www.suforester5.com