Vehicle Dynamics Control Off Indicator Light; Security Indicator Light - Subaru 2012 Impreza Owner's Manual

and the CHECK ENGINE warning light/
malfunction indicator light is on.
The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is
probably malfunctioning under the follow-
ing 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.
&
Vehicle Dynamics
Control OFF indicator
light
The light illuminates when the Vehicle
Dynamics Control OFF switch is pressed
to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Con-
trol system.
The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is
probably malfunctioning under any of the
following conditions. Have your vehicle
checked at a SUBARU dealer immedi-
ately.
. The light does not illuminate when the
ignition switch is turned to the "ON"
position.
. The light does not turn off even once
several seconds have elapsed after the
ignition switch has been turned to the
"ON" position.
&

Security indicator light

This indicator light shows the status of the
alarm system. It also indicates operation
of the immobilizer system.
! Alarm system
It blinks to show the driver the operational
status of the alarm system. For detailed
information, refer to "Alarm system" F2-
12.
! Immobilizer system
The security indicator light starts blinking
in the following conditions.
. approximately 60 seconds after the
ignition switch is turned from the "ON"
position to the "ACC" or "LOCK" position
. immediately after the ignition key is
pulled out
If the indicator light does not blink in the
above conditions, it may indicate that
immobilizer system may be malfunction-
ing. Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer
immediately.
In the event that an unauthorized key (for
example, an unauthorized duplicate) is
used, the security indicator light illumi-
nates. For details about the immobilizer
system, refer to "Immobilizer" F2-2.
Instruments and controls
NOTE
. The security indicator light remains
off in the following conditions. This is
normal and does not indicate a mal-
function.
– while the engine is running
– for approximately 60 seconds
after the ignition switch is turned
from the "ON" position to the
"ACC" or "LOCK" position
. Even if the security indicator light
flashes irregularly or its fuse blows (the
light does not flash if its fuse is blown),
the immobilizer system will function
normally.
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