Vehicle Dynamics Control Off Switch - Subaru 2008 Impreza Owner's Manual

Although turning on after the engine
has been started, the warning light
quickly turns off and stays off.
The warning light turns on when the
vehicle is being driven; it then turns off
and stays off.
! Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF in-
dicator light
This light comes on to indicate that the
Vehicle Dynamics Control system is in
non-operation mode. This does not con-
stitute failure of the Vehicle Dynamics
Control system.
NOTE
The indicator light may stay on for a
while after the engine has been started,
especially in cold weather. This occurs
because the engine has not yet
warmed up and is completely normal.
The light will turn off when the engine
has reached a suitable operating tem-
perature.
When an engine problem occurs
and the CHECK ENGINE warning light/
malfunction indicator lamp turns on,
the indicator light will also come on.
The following two situations could indicate
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 turn on
when the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position.
The indicator light fails to turn off after
the engine is started, even when several
minutes have passed to allow the engine
to heat up sufficiently.
& Vehicle Dynamics Control
OFF switch
Pressing the switch to deactivate the
Vehicle Dynamics Control system can
facilitate the following operations:
a standing start on a steeply sloping
road with a snowy, gravel-covered, or
otherwise slippery surface
Starting and operating
extrication of the vehicle when its
wheels are stuck in mud or deep snow
When the switch is pressed during engine
operation, the " " indicator light in the
combination meter illuminates. The Vehi-
cle 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 to reactivate the
Vehicle Dynamics Control system, the " "
indicator light goes off.
With the Vehicle Dynamics Control system
deactivated, traction and stability en-
hancement offered by Vehicle Dynamics
Control system is unavailable. Therefore
you should not deactivate the Vehicle
Dynamics Control system except under
above-mentioned situations.
NOTE
When the switch has been pressed
to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics
Control system, the Vehicle Dynamics
Control system automatically reacti-
vates itself the next time the ignition
switch is turned to the "LOCK" position
and the engine is restarted.
If the switch is held down for 10
seconds or longer, the indicator light
goes off, the Vehicle Dynamics Control
system is activated, and the system
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