Vehicle Dynamics Control Operation Indicator Light (If Equipped); Shift Position Indicator (At Vehicles) - Subaru 2005 Forester Owner's Manual

Instruments and controls
The All-Wheel Drive indicator light comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position and goes
out after the engine has started.
For vehicles with Vehicle Dynamics Control
system
This light flashes if the vehicle is driven with tires of dif-
ferent diameters or with the air pressure excessively
low in any of its tires.
For vehicles without Vehicle Dynamics Control
system
This light comes on when All-Wheel Drive is disen-
gaged and the drive mechanism is switched to Front
Wheel Drive for maintenance or similar purposes.
This light flashes if the vehicle is driven with tires of dif-
ferent diameters or with the air pressure excessively
low in any of its tires.
Vehicle Dynamics Control opera-
tion indicator light (if equipped)
This light comes on when the ignition switch is ON and
goes out about 2 seconds later.
It blinks when the skid suppression function is activat-
ed. It illuminates when only the traction control func-
tion is operating.
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The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is probably
faulty under any of the following conditions. Have your
vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer immediately.
The light does not come on when the ignition switch
is turned to the "ON" position.
The light does not go out even after a period of
about 2 seconds after the ignition switch has been
turned to the "ON" position.

Shift position indicator (AT vehicles)

This indicator shows the position of the shift lever.
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