Subaru Forester: Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light - Warning and indicator lights - Keys and doors - Subaru Forester Owner's ManualSubaru Forester: Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light

The light illuminates when the Vehicle

The light illuminates when the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch is pressed 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 immediately.

- The light does not illuminate when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.

- The light does not turn off even after a period of approximately 2 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned to the “ON” position.

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