Subaru 2001 Legacy Owner's Manual page 292

Starting and operating
D The VDC OFF indicator light does not turn on when the ignition key
is turned to the ON position.
D The VDC OFF 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.
n VDC operation indicator light
The VDC operation indicator light turns on when the ignition key is
turned to the ON position; it turns off approximately two seconds later.
It flashes on and off when the VDC is operating but stays continuously
lit when only the TCS is operating.
The following two situations could indicate a malfunction of the VDC
system; if either should occur, have an authorized SUBARU dealer
carry out an inspection of that system at the first available opportunity.
D The VDC operation indicator light does not turn on when the igni-
tion key is turned to the ON position.
D The VDC operation indicator light does not turn off approximately
two seconds after the ignition key has been turned to the ON position.
n VDC warning light
The VDC warning light turns on when the ignition key is turned to the
ON position and off when the engine is started. This lighting pattern
indicates that the VDC system is operating normally.
The following situations could indicate a malfunction of the VDC sys-
tem; if any should occur, have an authorized SUBARU dealer carry
out an inspection of the system at the first available opportunity.
D The VDC warning light does not turn on when the ignition key is
turned to the ON position.
D The VDC warning light does not turn off either when the engine is
started or when the vehicle reaches a speed of approximately 8 mph
(12 km/h).
D The VDC warning light turns on while the vehicle is being driven.
D When a malfunction has occurred in the VDC electrical system,
only the VDC warning light will turn on. In such an event, the ABS will
still be operating normally.
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