Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light

The light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and turns off after approximately 2 seconds. The light illuminates when the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch is pressed to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system.
The following two situations could indicate a malfunction of the Vehicle Dynamics Control system. If either should occur, have an authorized SUBARU dealer carry out an inspection of that system at the first available opportunity.
● The indicator light does not illuminate when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
● The indicator light does not turn off approximately 2 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned to the ON position.
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and vehicle performance during
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at the speeds listed in the following table.
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displa ...
Example of accident in which the driver’s/driver’s and front passenger’s SRS
frontal airbag(s) will most likely deploy.
A head-on collision against a thick concrete
wall at a vehicle speed of 12 to 19
mph (20 to 30 km/h) or higher activates
only the driver’s SRS frontal airbag or both
driver’s and front passe ...
