Vehicle Dynamics Control Mode Switch (Wrx Sti) - Subaru 2009 Impreza Owner's Manual

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Starting and operating
system controls each brake through the
ABS, whenever the ABS stops operating
due to a malfunction in that electrical
system, the Vehicle Dynamics Control will
also become unable to control all four
brakes. Thus Vehicle Dynamics Control
system operation halts and the warning
light illuminates. Although both the Vehicle
Dynamics Control system and the ABS
will be inoperable in this situation, it will
still be possible to stop the vehicle using
normal braking. The Vehicle Dynamics
Control system and the ABS do not
adversely affect operation of the vehicle
in any way when they are inoperable;
however should such a situation occur,
drive with care and have an authorized
SUBARU dealer carry out an inspection of
those systems at the first available oppor-
tunity.
NOTE
When the warning light illuminates and
turns off in the following way, it in-
dicates that the Vehicle Dynamics
Control system is operating normally.
Although illuminating after the en-
gine has been started, the warning light
quickly turns off and remains off.
The warning light illuminates when
the vehicle is being driven and then it
then turns off and remains off.
! Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF in-
dicator light (yellow)
This light illuminates to indicate that the
Vehicle Dynamics Control system is in
non-operation mode. This does not con-
stitute failure of the Vehicle Dynamics
Control system.
NOTE
The indicator light may remain illu-
minated for a while after the engine has
been started, especially in cold weath-
er. This occurs because the engine has
not yet warmed up and is completely
normal. The light will turn off when the
engine has reached a suitable operat-
ing temperature.
When an engine problem occurs
and the CHECK ENGINE warning light/
malfunction indicator lamp illuminates,
the indicator light will also illuminate.
The following 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 illuminate
when the ignition switch is turned to the
"ON" position.
The indicator light fails to turn off after
the engine is started, even when several
minutes have passed to allow the engine
to heat up sufficiently.
! Traction Control OFF indicator light
(green – WRX STI)
This light illuminates to indicate that the
Traction Control System is in non-opera-
tion mode. This does not constitute failure
of the Vehicle Dynamics Control system.
& Vehicle Dynamics Control
mode switch (WRX STI)
When the switch is pressed briefly or for
more than 2 seconds during engine
operation, the mode of the Vehicle Dy-
namics Control System will be changed.