Subaru 2008 Impreza Owner's Manual page 261

Non-turbo models
The indicator light turns on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON position;
it turns off approximately 2 seconds later.
This indicator light flashes during activa-
tion of the skid suppression function and is
illuminated steadily during activation of the
traction control function.
The following two situations could indicate
a malfunction of the Vehicle Dynamics
Control system; if either should occur,
have an authorized SUBARU dealer carry
out an inspection of that system at the first
available opportunity.
The indicator light does not turn on
when the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position.
The indicator light does not turn off
approximately 2 seconds after the ignition
switch has been turned to the ON position.
! Vehicle Dynamics Control warning
light/Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF
indicator light/Vehicle Dynamics
Control mode indicator light
Turbo models
Starting and operating
Non-turbo models
This single light has the function of
indicating malfunctions in the Vehicle
Dynamics Control system and the function
of indicating that the Vehicle Dynamics
Control system is not operating or only the
Traction Control system is not operating. It
illuminates in the event of a malfunction in
the system and is illuminated whenever
the system is not operating.
! Vehicle Dynamics Control warning
light (yellow)
Except WRX STI
The warning light illuminates when the
ignition switch is turned to the "ON"
position and goes off several seconds
after engine startup. This lighting pattern
indicates that the Vehicle Dynamics Con-
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