VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control) warning light (if equipped)

This warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the“ON” position and goes out after the engine has started. It indicates that the VDC system is operational. The VDC system is probably inoperative under any of the following conditions. Immediately have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer.

- The VDC warning light does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.
- The VDC warning light remains on after the engine has started and stays lit even when the vehicle speed reaches about 8 mph (12 km/h).
- The VDC warning light comes on while the vehicle is running.
- If the electrical circuit of the VDC system itself becomes faulty, the VDC warning light only comes on. At this time, the ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) remains fully operational.
- The warning light comes on when the electronic control system of the ABS/VDC system becomes faulty.

The VDC system provides its ABS control through the electrical circuit of the ABS system. Accordingly, if the ABS is inoperative, the VDC system also becomes unable to provide ABS control. As a result, the VDC system becomes inoperative, causing the VDC warning light to come on. Though both the VDC and ABS systems are inoperative in this case, the ordinary functions of the brake system are still available. You will be safe while driving with this condition, but you should have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.

NOTE
If the warning light behavior is as shown below, the VDC system may be considered normal.
- The warning light comes on right after the engine is started but goes out immediately, remaining off.
- The warning light remains on after the engine has been started, but it goes out when the vehicle speed reaches 8 mph about (12km/h).
- The warning light comes on during driving, but it goes out immediately and remains off.

VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control) OFF indicator light (if equipped)

- This indicator light comes on when the ignition switch is turned ON and goes out about 6 seconds after the engine has started.
- It comes on when the VDC and TCS (traction control) functions are deactivated (in the standby state).

NOTE
- It may take some time before the light goes out (the engine warms up) after the engine has been started in cold weather. This does not indicate the existence of a problem. The light should go out as soon as the engine has warmed up.
- The “VDC OFF” indicator light comes on when the engine has developed a problem and the CHECK ENGINE warning light is on.
- Depending on the type of gasoline used, the “VDC OFF” indicator light may not go out soon after the engine has been started.

The VDC system is probably faulty under any of the following conditions. Have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
- The VDC OFF indicator light does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.
- The light does not go out even after several minutes have passed (the engine has warmed up) after the engine has been started.

VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control) operation indicator light (if equipped)

This light comes on when the ignition switch is ON and goes out about 2 seconds later.

It blinks when the VDC function is activated. It illuminates when only the TCS (traction control) function is operating.

The VDC system is probably faulty under any of the following conditions. Have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer immediately.
- The light does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the“ON” position.
- The light does not go out even after a period of about 2 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned to the “ON” position.