Vehicle Dynamics Control Warning Light - Subaru 2008 Impreza Owner's Manual

position.
The light does not go out even after a
period of approximately 2 seconds after
the ignition switch has been turned to the
"ON" position.
&
Vehicle Dynamics
Control warning light (if
equipped)/Vehicle Dy-
namics Control OFF in-
dicator light (if
equipped)/Vehicle Dy-
namics Control mode
indicator light (WRX STI)
This warning light has both the function of
indicating faults in the Vehicle Dynamics
Control system and the function of indicat-
ing that the Vehicle Dynamics Control
system has been deactivated or only the
Traction Control system has been deacti-
vated.
It illuminates in the event of a fault in the
system and is on when the Vehicle
Dynamics Control system is not operating
or only the Traction Control system is not
operating.
Except WRX STI
This warning light illuminates when the
ignition switch is turned to the "ON"
position and turns off after the engine
has started. It indicates that the Vehicle
Dynamics Control system is operating
normally.
WRX STI
This warning light illuminates in yellow for
approximately 1 second when the ignition
switch is turned to the "ON" position. After
that, this warning light changes to green
and stays illuminated in green for 1
second, and then turns off. It indicates
that the Vehicle Dynamics Control system
is operating normally.
! Vehicle Dynamics Control warning
light (yellow)
The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is
probably inoperative under any of the
following conditions. Have your vehicle
checked at a SUBARU dealer immedi-
ately.
The warning light does not illuminate
when the ignition switch is turned to the
"ON" position.
The warning light illuminates while the
vehicle is running.
If the electrical circuit of the Vehicle
Dynamics Control system itself becomes
faulty, the warning light only illuminates. At
this time, the ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sys-
tem) remains fully operational.
The warning light illuminates when the
electronic control system of the ABS/
Instruments and controls
Vehicle Dynamics Control system be-
comes faulty.
The Vehicle Dynamics Control system
provides its ABS control through the
electrical circuit of the ABS system.
Accordingly, if the ABS is inoperative, the
Vehicle Dynamics Control system be-
comes unable to provide ABS control. As
a result, the Vehicle Dynamics Control
system also becomes inoperative, caus-
ing the warning light to illuminate. Though
both the Vehicle Dynamics Control and
ABS systems are inoperative in this case,
the ordinary functions of the brake system
are still available. You will be safe while
driving with this condition, but have your
vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer as
soon as possible.
NOTE
If the warning light behavior is as
described below, the Vehicle Dynamics
Control system may be considered
normal.
The warning light illuminates right
after the engine is started but goes out
immediately, remaining off.
The warning light illuminates after
engine startup and goes off while the
vehicle is subsequently being driven.
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