Vehicle Dynamics Control Off Indicator Light - Subaru Ascent 2023 Manual

of the EBD system malfunction
warning, refer to "Electronic Brake
Force Distribution (EBD) system
warning" �P181.
The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is
probably inoperative under any of the
following conditions. Have your vehicle
checked at a SUBARU dealer immedi-
ately.
. The warning light does not illuminate
when the ignition switch is turned to the
"ON" position.
. The warning light illuminates while the
vehicle is running.
NOTE
If the warning light behavior is as
described in the following examples,
the Vehicle Dynamics Control system
may be considered normal.
. The warning light illuminates when
the ignition switch is turned to the
"ON" position and turns off approxi-
mately 2 seconds after the engine
has started.
. The warning light illuminates right
after the engine is started but turns
off immediately, remaining off.
. The warning light illuminates after
the engine has started and turns off
while the vehicle is subsequently
being driven.
. The warning light illuminates during
driving, but it turns off immediately
and remains off.
. The warning light illuminates when
the engine has stalled and continues
to illuminate after the engine has
been restarted. However, it will turn
off once the vehicle starts moving.
! Vehicle Dynamics Control operation
indicator light
The indicator light flashes during activation
of the skid suppression function and during
activation of the traction control function.
NOTE
. The light may remain illuminated for
a short period of time after the
engine has been started, especially
in cold weather. This does not in-
dicate the existence of a problem.
The light should turn off as soon as
the engine has warmed up.
. The indicator light illuminates when
the engine has developed a problem
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.
Warning and indicator lights
. 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 Con-
trol OFF indicator light
The light illuminates when "Vehicle Dy-
namics Control" is selected to deactivate
the Vehicle Dynamics Control 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.
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