Vehicle Dynamics Control System (If Equipped) - Subaru 2005 Legacy Owner's Manual

Vehicle Dynamics Control system (if
equipped)
Always use the utmost care in driving – over-
confidence because you are driving with a Ve-
hicle Dynamics Control system equipped vehi-
cle could easily lead to a serious accident.
" Even if your vehicle is equipped with Vehicle
Dynamics Control, winter tires or snow chains
should be used when driving on snow-covered
or icy roads; in addition, vehicle speed should
be reduced considerably. Simply having a Vehi-
cle Dynamics Control system does not guaran-
tee that the vehicle will be able to avoid acci-
dents in any situation.
" Activation of the Vehicle Dynamics Control
system is an indication that the road being trav-
elled on has a slippery surface; since having
Vehicle Dynamics Control is no guarantee that
full vehicle control will be maintained at all
times and under all conditions, its activation
should be seen as a sign that the speed of the
vehicle should be reduced considerably.
" Whenever suspension components, steering
components, or an axle are removed from a ve-
hicle equipped with Vehicle Dynamics Control,
have an authorized SUBARU dealer perform an
inspection of that system.
" The following precautions should be ob-
served in order to ensure that the Vehicle Dy-
namics Control system is operating properly:
– All four wheels should be fitted with tires of
the same size, type, and brand. Furthermore,
the amount of wear should be the same for all
four tires.
– Keep the tire pressure at the proper level as
shown on the vehicle placard attached to the
driver's side door pillar.
In the event of wheelspin and/or skidding on a slippery
road surface and/or during cornering and/or an eva-
sive maneuver, the Vehicle Dynamics Control system
adjusts the engine's output and the wheels' respective
braking forces to help maintain traction and directional
control.
" Traction Control Function
The traction control function is designed to prevent
Starting and operating
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