Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Owners Manual: Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light

Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Owners Manual / Instruments and controls / Warning and indicator lights / Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light / Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light

CAUTION The Vehicle Dynamics Control system provides its ABS control through the electrical circuit of the ABS. Accordingly, if the ABS is inoperative, the Vehicle Dynamics Control system becomes unable to provide ABS control. As a result, the Vehicle Dynamics Control system becomes inoperative, causing the warning light to illuminate. Although both the Vehicle Dynamics Control and ABS are inoperative in this case, the ordinary functions of the brake system are still available. You will be safe while driving in this condition, but drive carefully and have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.

NOTE

If the electrical circuit of the Vehicle Dynamics Control system itself malfunctions, the warning light only illuminates.
At this time, the ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) remains fully operational.
The warning light illuminates when the electronic control system of the ABS/Vehicle Dynamics Control system malfunctions.

The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is probably inoperative under any of the following conditions. Have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer immediately.

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 right after the engine is started but turns off immediately and remains 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 turns off immediately and remains off

Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light

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Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light

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