Vehicle Dynamics Control System Monitor - Subaru 2008 TRIBECA Owner's Manual

& Vehicle Dynamics Control
system monitor
! Vehicle Dynamics Control opera-
tion indicator light
The indicator light turns on when the
ignition key is turned to the ON position;
it turns off approximately 2 seconds later.
This indicator light flashes during activa-
tion of the skid suppression function and is
illuminated steadily during activation of the
traction control function.
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 turn on
when the ignition key is turned to the ON
position.
The indicator light does not turn off
approximately 2 seconds after the ignition
key has been turned to the ON position.
! Vehicle Dynamics Control warning
light/Traction Control system OFF
indicator light
This single light has the function of
indicating malfunctions in the Vehicle
Dynamics Control system and the function
of indicating that the Traction Control
system is not operating. It comes on in
the event of a malfunction in the system
and is illuminated whenever the system is
not operating.
Starting and operating
! Vehicle Dynamics Control warning
The warning light comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the "ON"
position and goes off several seconds
after engine startup. This lighting pattern
indicates that the Vehicle Dynamics Con-
trol system is operating normally.
The following situations could indicate a
malfunction of the Vehicle Dynamics
Control system; if any should occur, we
recommend that you have an authorized
SUBARU dealer carry out an inspection of
the system at the first available opportu-
nity.
The warning light does not turn on
when the ignition key is turned to the ON
position.
The warning light turns on while the
vehicle is being driven.
When a malfunction has occurred in
the Vehicle Dynamics Control electrical
system, only the warning light will turn on.
In such an event, the ABS will still be
operating normally.
The warning light will also turn on when
a problem occurs with the ABS or Vehicle
Dynamics Control electronic control sys-
tems.
Because the Vehicle Dynamics Control
system controls each brake through the
ABS, whenever the ABS stops operating
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