Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light (yellow)

• This light illuminates when the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch is pressed (except STI).

• This light illuminates when the Vehicle Dynamics Control mode switch is pressed for more than 2 seconds (STI).

• The light illuminates when the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is deactivated.

NOTE
• The light may remain illuminated for a while 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 lamp 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.

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