Subaru 2005 Forester 2.5X - Manual (Page 288)

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should occur, have an authorized SUBARU dealer
carry out an inspection of that system at the first avail-
able opportunity.
y
The indicator light does not turn on when the ignition
key is turned to the ON position.
y
The indicator light does not turn off approximately
two seconds after the ignition key has been turned to
the ON position.
T Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehi-
cle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light
This single light has the function of indicating malfunc-
tions in the Vehicle Dynamics Control system and the
function of indicating that the Vehicle Dynamics Con-
trol system is not operating. It comes on in the event
of a malfunction in the system and is illuminated when-
ever the system is not operating.
V Vehicle Dynamics Control warning
The warning light comes on when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON” position and goes off several sec-
onds after engine startup.This lighting pattern indi-
cates that the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is op-
erating normally.
The following situations could indicate a malfunction of
the Vehicle Dynamics Control system; if any should
occur, have an authorized SUBARU dealer carry out
an inspection of the system at the first available oppor-
tunity.
y
The warning light does not turn on when the ignition
key is turned to the ON position.
y
The warning light turns on while the vehicle is being
driven.
y
When a malfunction has occurred in the Vehicle Dy-
namics Control electrical system, only the warning
light will turn on. In such an event, the ABS will still be
operating normally.
y
The warning light will also turn on when a problem
occurs with the ABS or Vehicle Dynamics Control
electronic control systems.
Because the Vehicle Dynamics Control system con-
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