Subaru 2001 Outback - Manual (Page 272)

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Starting and operating
through the ABS, whenever the ABS
stops operating due to a malfunc-
tion 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 opera-
tion 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 inspec-
tion of those systems at the first
available opportunity.
NOTE
. When a malfunction has occurred in
the Vehicle Dynamics Control electrical
system, only the warning light will
illuminate. In such an event, the ABS
will still be operating normally.
. The warning light will also illuminate
when a problem occurs with the ABS or
Vehicle Dynamics Control electronic
control systems.
The warning light illuminates when the
ignition switch is turned to the
“ON”
position and turns off several seconds
after the engine has started. This lighting
pattern indicates that the Vehicle Dy-
namics Control system is operating nor-
mally.
The following situations could indicate a
malfunction of the Vehicle Dynamics
Control system. If any of these situations
occur, have an authorized SUBARU deal-
er carry out an inspection of the system at
the first available opportunity.
. The warning light does not illuminate
when the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position.
. The warning light illuminates while the
vehicle is being driven.
NOTE
When the warning light turns on and off
in the following way, it indicates 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, it then turns
off and remains off.
! Vehicle Dynamics Control operation
indicator light
The indicator light flashes during activa-
tion of the skid suppression function and
during activation of the traction control
function.
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 two situations could indicate
malfunction of the Vehicle Dynamics
Control system. If either of these situa-
tions occurs, 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