2009 Subaru Impreza Owners Manual

. Before closing the moonroof, make sure that no one’s hands, arms, head or other objects will be accidentally caught in the moonroof.

. Before leaving the vehicle, al- ways remove the key from the ignition switch for safety and never allow an unattended child to remain in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child operat- ing the moonroof.

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. Never try to check the anti-en- trapment function by deliberately placing part of your body in the moonroof.

& Moonroof switches ! Tilting moonroof

CAUTION

. Do not sit on the edge of the open

moonroof.

. Do not operate the moonroof if falling snow or extremely cold conditions have caused it to freeze shut.

. The anti-entrapment

function does not operate when the moon- roof is being tilted down. Be sure to confirm safety before tilting the moonroof down.

The moonroof has both tilting and sliding functions.

The moonroof operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

1) Raise 2) Lower

The tilting function will only operate when the moonroof is fully closed.

Push the rear side of switch to raise the moonroof. Push the front side of switch to lower the moonroof.

the “UP/DOWN”

the “UP/DOWN”

Release the switch after the moonroof has been raised or has been lowered com- pletely. Pushing the switch continuously may cause damage to the moonroof.

NOTE One-touch operation does not take place when the moonroof is lowered. Push the switch continuously to raise and lower the moonroof. ! Sliding moonroof

1) Open 2) Close

Push the “OPEN/CLOSE” switch rearward to open the moonroof. The sun shade will also be opened together with the moon- roof. Push the “OPEN/CLOSE” switch forward to close the moonroof. To stop the moonroof at a selected mid- way position while opening or closing it, momentarily push the switch to the “OPEN” side or “CLOSE” side.

& Sun shade

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The sun shade can be slid forward or backward by hand while the moonroof is closed. If the moonroof is opened, the sun shade also moves back.

After washing the vehicle or after it rains, wipe away water on the roof prior to opening the moonroof to prevent drops of water from falling into the passenger compartment. ! Anti-entrapment function When the moonroof senses a substantial enough object trapped between its glass and the vehicle’s roof during closure, it automatically moves back to the fully open position and stops there. The anti-entrap- ment function may also be activated by a strong shock on the moonroof even when there is nothing trapped.

CAUTION

Never attempt to test this function using fingers, hands or other parts of your body.

NOTE . For the sake of safety, it is recom- mended that you avoid driving with the moonroof fully opened. . If the moonroof cannot be closed through the switch operation because of system failure, it can be closed manually using a hex-head wrench. For the procedure, refer to “Moonroof – if moonroof cannot be closed” F9-19.

Ignition switch ..................................................... LOCK.................................................................. Acc..................................................................... ON...................................................................... START ................................................................ Key reminder chime ............................................ Ignition switch light ............................................. Hazard warning flasher....................................... Meters and gauges (turbo models).................... Combination meter illumination ........................... Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle

movement upon turning on the ignition switch...............................................................

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Meter/Gauge needle illumination setting (except

WRX STI) .......................................................... 3-6
Speedometer....................................................... 3-7
Odometer/Trip meter............................................ 3-7
Tachometer ......................................................... 3-9
Fuel gauge.......................................................... 3-9
Temperature gauge ............................................ 3-10
REV indicator light and buzzer (WRX STI) ....... 3-10
Setting the alarm-level engine speed................... 3-11
Deactivating the REV alarm system..................... 3-12
Meters and gauges (non-turbo models) ........... 3-12
Combination meter illumination .......................... 3-12
Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle

movement upon turning on the ignition switch.............................................................. 3-12
Speedometer...................................................... 3-13
Odometer/Trip meter........................................... 3-13
Tachometer ........................................................ 3-14

Instruments and controls

Fuel gauge ........................................................ Warning and indicator lights............................. Seatbelt warning light and chime ....................... SRS airbag system warning light........................ Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators ........................................................

CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction

indicator lamp .................................................

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Coolant temperature low indicator light (non-

turbo models)/Coolant temperature high warning light (non-turbo models)...................... Charge warning light.......................................... Oil pressure warning light .................................. AT OIL TEMP warning light (AT vehicles) ............ Rear differential oil temperature warning light

(WRX STI)........................................................

Low tire pressure warning light (U.S.-spec.

models) ........................................................... ABS warning light.............................................. Brake system warning light................................ Low fuel warning light ....................................... Hill start assist warning light (MT vehicles – if equipped)/Hill start assist OFF indicator light (WRX STI)........................................................ Door open warning light .................................... All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT vehicles)......... Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator

light (if equipped).............................................

Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light (if equipped)/Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light (if equipped)/Traction Control OFF indicator light (WRX STI)........................... Security indicator light.......................................

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SPORT mode indicator light (AT vehicles) ........... 3-28
SI-DRIVE indicator light (WRX STI)...................... 3-29
Shift-up indicator light (WRX STI)........................ 3-29
Selector lever and gear position indicator

(AT vehicles) .................................................... 3-29
Turn signal indicator lights ................................. 3-29
High beam indicator light ................................... 3-29
Cruise control indicator light .............................. 3-29
Cruise control set indicator light......................... 3-30
Front fog light indicator light (if equipped) .......... 3-30
Headlight indicator light (if equipped) ................. 3-30
Driver’s control center differential auto indicator light (WRX STI)................................................. 3-30
Driver’s control center differential indicator and warning lights (WRX STI).................................. 3-30
REV indicator light (WRX STI)............................. 3-31
Clock ................................................................... 3-31
Information display ............................................ 3-32
Outside temperature indicator ............................ 3-33
Current fuel consumption (if equipped) ............... 3-33
Average fuel consumption .................................. 3-34
Turn off display of fuel consumption

indicator .......................................................... 3-34

Light control switch........................................... Headlights ......................................................... High/low beam change (dimmer) ........................ Headlight flasher ............................................... Daytime running light system............................. Turn signal lever ................................................ Illumination brightness control......................... Headlight beam leveler (WRX STI) ................... Front fog light switch (if equipped) .................. Wiper and washer.............................................. Windshield wiper and washer switches .............. Rear window wiper and washer switch – 5-door................................................ Rear window defogger button .......................... Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped).............. Mirrors ................................................................ Inside mirror...................................................... Outside mirrors ................................................. Tilt steering wheel (if equipped) ....................... Tilt/telescopic steering wheel (if equipped) ..... Horn....................................................................

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Ignition switch

WARNING

. Never turn the ignition switch to “LOCK” while the vehicle is being driven or towed because that will lock the steering wheel, preventing steering control. And when the engine is turned off, it takes a much greater effort than usual to steer.

. Before leaving the vehicle, al- ways remove the key from the ignition switch for safety and never allow an unattended child to remain in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child or others. Children could operate the power windows, the moon- roof or other controls or even make the vehicle move.

CAUTION

Do not attach a large key holder or key case to either key. If it banged against your knees or hands while you are driving, it could turn the ignition switch from the “ON” posi-

if

tion to the “Acc” or “LOCK” posi- tion, thereby stopping the engine. Also, the key is attached to a keyholder or to a large bunch of other keys, centrifugal force may act on it as the vehicle moves, resulting in unwanted turning of the ignition switch.

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battery to go dead. . If the ignition switch will not move from the “LOCK” position to the “Acc” position, turn the steering wheel slightly to the left and right as you turn the ignition switch.

& LOCK The key can only be inserted or removed in this position. The ignition switch will lock the steering wheel when you remove the key. If turn the steering wheel slightly to the right and left as you turn the key. ! AT vehicles

turning the key is difficult,

The ignition switch has four positions: LOCK, Acc, ON and START. NOTE . Keep the ignition switch in the “LOCK” position when the engine is not running. . Using electrical accessories for a long time with the ignition switch in the “ON” or “Acc” position can cause the

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The key can be turned from “Acc” to “LOCK” only when the selector lever is in the “P” position. ! MT vehicles

The key can be turned from “Acc” to “LOCK” only when the key is pushed in

while turning it.

& Acc In this position the electrical accessories (audio, accessory power outlet, etc.) can be used.

& ON This is the normal operating position after the engine is started.

& START The engine is started in this position. The starter cranks the engine to start it. When the key is released (after the engine has started), the key automatically returns to the “ON” position.

CAUTION

Do not turn the ignition switch to the “START” position while the engine is running.

If your registered key fails to start the engine, pull out the key once (the security indicator light will blink), and then insert the key in the ignition switch and turn it to the “START” position and again try to start the engine.

NOTE The engine may not start in the follow- ing cases:

. The key grip is touching another key or a metallic key holder.

. The key is near another key that

contains an immobilizer transponder.

Hazard warning flasher

. The key is near or touching another transmitter.

& Key reminder chime The reminder chime sounds when the driver’s door opens and the key is in the “LOCK” or “Acc” position. The chime stops when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position or the key is removed from the ignition switch or the driver’s door is closed.

& Ignition switch light For easy access to the ignition switch in the dark, the ignition switch light illumi- nates when driver’s door is opened. The light remains illuminated for 20 seconds and turns off after driver’s door is closed or if the key is turned to the “ON” position.

The hazard warning flasher is used to warn other drivers when you have to park your vehicle under emergency conditions. The hazard warning flasher works regard- less of the position of the ignition switch.

To turn on the hazard warning flasher, push the hazard warning button on the instrument panel. To turn off the flasher, push the button again. NOTE When the hazard warning flasher is on, the turn signals do not work.

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Meters and gauges (turbo models)

NOTE Liquid-crystal displays are used in some of the meters and gauges on the combination meter. You will find their indications hard to see if you wear polarized glasses.

& Combination meter illumina-

tion

the various parts of

When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the combination meter are illuminated in the following sequence: 1. Warning lights, indicator lights, meter needles and gauge needles illuminate. 2. Meter needles and gauge needles each show MAX position. 3. Meter needles and gauge needles each show MIN position. 4. Meter and gauge dials, odometer and trip meter back light illuminate. 5. Regular illumination (for driving) be- gins.

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& Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle move- ment upon turning on the ignition switch

It is possible to activate or deactivate the movement of the meter needles and gauge needles that takes place when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” or “Acc” position. Press the trip knob to show “ on the odometer and trip meter display. The display can be switched as shown in the following illustration by pressing the trip knob.

” or “

”

& Meter/Gauge needle illumi-

nation setting (except WRX STI)

When the setting is activated or deacti- vated, the meter needles and gauge needles illuminate and turn off as follows.

Activated: When the driver’s door is opened while the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” position, the needles illuminate and turn off after approximately 20 seconds. The illumination of the needles gradually turns off after the ignition switch is turned from the “ON” position to the “LOCK” position. Deactivated: The needles do not illuminate when the driver’s door is opened while the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” position. The illumination of the needles turns off im- mediately after the ignition switch is turned from the “ON” position to the “LOCK” position. NOTE . Even during the illumination after the driver’s door is opened, the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the combination meter will illuminate as usual. . If the doors are locked by the remote keyless entry system during the illumi-

if

*1: WRX STI only *2:

” or

“

”, and “

“ ” cannot be displayed when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

” or

“

*3: Except WRX STI

To change the current setting, press the trip knob for at least 2 seconds.

: Activated : Deactivated

NOTE Your vehicle’s initial movement setting of the meter/gauge needles has been set for activation “ ” at the time of shipment from the factory.

nation after the driver’s door is opened, the illumination will be turned off. . Even during the gradual turning off after the ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK” position, if the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the combination meter illuminate as usual. To change the setting: 1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” or “Acc” position.

*: “

” or “

”, and “

” cannot be displayed when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

” or “

2. Press the trip knob to show “ ” or “ ” on the odometer and trip meter display. The display can be switched as shown in the following illustration by pressing the trip knob.

3. To change the current setting, press the trip knob for at least 2 seconds.

: Activated : Deactivated

NOTE The initial illumination setting of the meter/gauge needles of your vehicle has been set for activation “ ” at the time of shipment from the factory. & Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle speed.

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& Odometer/Trip meter

1)

Trip knob

This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters when the ignition switch is in the “LOCK”, “Acc” or “ON” position.

If you press the trip knob when the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” position, the odometer/trip meter will light up. is possible to switch the indications while the odometer/trip meter is lit up. If you do not press the trip knob within 10 seconds of illumination of the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip meter will turn off.

It

The display can be switched as shown below by pressing the trip knob.

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! Odometer

*1: WRX STI only *2:

” or

“

”, and “

“ ” cannot be displayed when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

” or

“

” or “

*3: Except WRX STI ” indication, refer to For the “ “Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle movement upon turning on the ignition switch” F3-6. For the “ ” or “ to “Meter/Gauge needle illumination setting (except WRX STI)” F3-6.

indication,

refer

”

The odometer shows the total distance that the vehicle has been driven. ! Double trip meter

The trip meter shows the distance that the

vehicle has been driven since you last set it to zero. To set the trip meter to zero, select the A trip or B trip meter by pushing the knob and keep the knob pushed for more than 2
seconds.

CAUTION

To ensure safety, do not attempt to change the function of the indicator during driving, as an accident could result.

NOTE If the connection between the combina- tion meter and battery is broken for any reason such as vehicle maintenance or fuse replacement, the data recorded on the trip meter will be lost.

& Tachometer The tachometer shows the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute.

CAUTION

Do not operate the engine with the pointer of the tachometer in the red zone. This may cause severe da- mage to the engine.

& Fuel gauge

even if the fuel tank contains fuel.

The gauge may move slightly during braking, turning or acceleration due to fuel level movement in the tank. If you press the trip knob while the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or “Acc” position, the fuel gauge will light up and indicate the amount of fuel remaining in the tank. If, while the fuel gauge is indicating the amount of fuel remaining in the tank, you (a) do not press the trip knob for 10
seconds or (b) open and close the driver’s door, the fuel gauge indication will turn off. NOTE

1)

Low fuel warning light

The fuel gauge shows the approximate amount of fuel remaining in the tank. When the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or “Acc” position, the fuel gauge shows “E”

You will see the “ gauge meter.

” sign in the fuel

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This indicates that the fuel filler door (lid) is located on the right side of the vehicle. ! Low fuel warning light The low fuel warning light illuminates when the tank is nearly empty [approxi- mately 2.6 US gal (10.0 liters, 2.2 Imp gal)].

It only operates when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. NOTE This light does not turn off unless the tank is replenished up to an internal fuel quantity of approximately 4.0 US gal (15 liters, 3.3 Imp gal).

CAUTION

Promptly put fuel in the tank when- ever the low fuel warning light illuminates. Engine misfires as a result of an empty tank could cause damage to the engine.

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& Temperature gauge

1) Normal operating range

The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

The coolant temperature will vary in accordance with the outside temperature and driving conditions.

We recommend that you drive moderately until the pointer of the temperature gauge reaches near the middle of the range. Engine operation is optimum with the engine coolant at this temperature range and high revving operation when the engine is not warmed up enough should be avoided.

CAUTION

If the pointer exceeds the normal operating range, safely stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Refer to “Engine overheating” F9- 13.

REV indicator light and buz- zer (WRX STI)

light

The REV alarm system issues a warning using the REV indicator (and a buzzer if additionally selected) when the engine speed reaches a level previously set using the trip knob. If you press the trip knob, the odometer/ trip meter will show the engine speed that has already been set.

NOTE Even if the REV alarm system is not set, the REV indicator light will illuminates whenever the engine speed enters the tachometer’s red zone.

& Setting the alarm-level en-

gine speed

1. Push the trip knob to select “REV” on the combination meter.

2. When the trip knob is pushed for more than 2 seconds, the thousands place flashes. 3. Release your finger from the trip knob once, then push and hold the trip knob again. The number will change sequen- tially from 2 to 7. Release your finger at the desired alarm-level engine speed.

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the

4. When the trip knob is pushed, hundreds place flashes. 5. Release your from trip knob finger once, then push and hold the trip knob again. The number will change sequen- tially from 0 to 9. Release your finger at the desired alarm-level engine speed. 6. When the trip knob is pushed, the buzzer sounds and the REV alarm system will automatically enter its new setting mode (step 7 below), in which you can activate or deactivate the buzzer. The alarm-level engine speed can be set (in 100 rpm steps) within the range from 2,000 rpm to 7,000 rpm.

7. Every time that the trip knob is pushed and held, the buzzer changes to activate or deactivate. b – on: Activated b – off: Deactivated When the mode is changed to “activate”, the buzzer sounds. 8. Push the trip knob to complete the setting procedure.

NOTE . The REV alarm system does not operate while settings are being en- tered. . The speed-setting mode terminates if “--00” rpm is selected. . The speed-setting mode is canceled if the ignition switch is turned from ON

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to OFF, OFF to ON, or the vehicle starts moving before the setting procedure is finished. . Setting the speed is impossible when the vehicle is moving. . The set engine speed may differ from the engine speed shown by the tachometer. Use the engine speed shown by the tachometer as a rough guide. . If the setting operation is performed with the engine switch turned off, the REV indicator light turns off and the setting operation is aborted when you have stopped the setting operation for approximately 10 seconds. . If the setting operation is performed with the engine switch turned off, the REV indicator light turns off and the setting operation is aborted when you open and close the driver’s door. & Deactivating the REV alarm

system

To deactivate the REV indicator light and buzzer functions of the REV alarm system, set the thousands place of the alarm-level engine speed to “–”.

Meters and gauges (non-tur- bo models)

NOTE Liquid-crystal displays are used in some of the meters and gauges on the combination meter. You will find their indications hard to see if you wear polarized glasses.

& Combination meter illumina-

tion

the various parts of

When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the combination meter are illuminated in the following sequence: 1. Warning lights, indicator lights, meter needles, gauge needles, odometer and trip meter back light illuminate. 2. Meter needles and gauge needles each show MAX position. 3. Meter needles and gauge needles each show MIN position. 4. Regular illumination (for driving) be- gins.

& Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle move- ment upon turning on the ignition switch

It is possible to activate or deactivate the movement of the meter needles and gauge needles that takes place when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” or “Acc” position. Press the trip knob to show “ on the odometer and trip meter display. The display can be switched as shown in the following illustration by pressing the trip knob.

” or “

”

*: “

” or “

” cannot be displayed when the ignition switch is in the “ON” posi- tion.

To change the current setting, press the trip knob for at least 2 seconds.

: Activated : Deactivated

NOTE Your vehicle’s initial movement setting of the meter/gauge needles has been set for activation “ ” at the time of shipment from the factory.

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The display can be switched as shown below by pressing the trip knob.

& Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle speed.

& Odometer/Trip meter

*: “

” or “

” cannot be displayed when the ignition switch is in the “ON” posi- tion.

1)

Trip knob

This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters when the ignition switch is in the “LOCK”, “Acc” or “ON” position.

If you press the trip knob when the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” position, the odometer/trip meter will light up. is possible to switch the indications while the odometer/trip meter is lit up. If you do not press the trip knob within 10 seconds of illumination of the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip meter will turn off.

It

” or “

For the “ ” indication, refer to “Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle movement upon turning on the ignition switch” F3-12.

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vehicle has been driven since you last set it to zero. To set the trip meter to zero, select the A trip or B trip meter by pushing the knob and keep the knob pushed for more than 2
seconds.

CAUTION

To ensure safety, do not attempt to change the function of the indicator during driving, as an accident could result.

NOTE If the connection between the combina- tion meter and battery is broken for any reason such as vehicle maintenance or fuse replacement, the data recorded on the trip meter will be lost.

& Tachometer The tachometer shows the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute.

CAUTION

Do not operate the engine with the pointer of the tachometer in the red zone. This may cause severe da- mage to the engine.

NOTE To protect the engine while the selector lever is in the “P” or “N” position (for AT models) or the shift lever is in the neutral position (for MT vehicles), the engine is controlled so that the engine speed may not become too high even if the accelerator pedal is pressed hard.

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! Odometer

The odometer shows the total distance that the vehicle has been driven. ! Double trip meter

The trip meter shows the distance that the

& Fuel gauge

door, the fuel gauge indication will turn off. NOTE

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NOTE This light does not turn off unless the tank is replenished up to an internal fuel quantity of approximately 4.0 US gal (15 liters, 3.3 Imp gal).

1)

Low fuel warning light

The fuel gauge shows the approximate amount of fuel remaining in the tank. When the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or “Acc” position, the fuel gauge shows “E” even if the fuel tank contains fuel.

The gauge may move slightly during braking, turning or acceleration due to fuel level movement in the tank. If you press the trip knob while the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or “Acc” position, the fuel gauge will light up and indicate the amount of fuel remaining in the tank. If, while the fuel gauge is indicating the amount of fuel remaining in the tank, you (a) do not press the trip knob for 10
seconds or (b) open and close the driver’s

” sign in the fuel

You will see the “ gauge. This indicates that the fuel filler door (lid) is located on the right side of the vehicle. ! Low fuel warning light The low fuel warning light illuminates when the tank is nearly empty [approxi- mately 2.6 US gal (10.0 liters, 2.2 Imp gal)]. It only operates when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. When this light illuminates, fill the fuel tank immedi- ately.

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Warning and indicator lights

: Charge warning light

vehicles)

Several of the warning and indicator lights illuminate momentarily and then turn off when the ignition switch is initially turned to the “ON” position. This permits check- ing the operation of the bulbs. Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position. The following lights illuminate: : Seatbelt warning light

(The seatbelt warning light only when the driver seatbelt.) : Front passenger’s seatbelt warning

turns off fastens the

light (The seatbelt warning light turns off only when the front seat passenger fastens the seatbelt.)

: SRS airbag system warning light

ON /

: Front passenger’s frontal airbag

ON indicator light

: Front passenger’s frontal airbag

OFF indicator light

: CHECK ENGINE warning light/Mal-

function indicator lamp

: Coolant temperature high warning light (non-turbo models)

: Oil pressure warning light

: Cruise control indicator light

(AT

: Cruise control set indicator light

: AT OIL TEMP warning light

vehicles)

: Rear differential oil temperature warn- ing light (WRX STI)

: Low tire pressure warning light

(U.S.- spec. models)

: ABS warning light

: Brake system warning light

: Low fuel warning light

: Hill start assist warning light

(MT vehicles – if equipped)/Hill start assist OFF indicator light (WRX STI)

: Door open warning light

: All-Wheel Drive warning light

vehicles)

(AT

: Vehicle Dynamics Control operation

indicator light (if equipped)

: Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light (if equipped)/Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light (if equipped)/Trac- tion Control OFF indicator light (WRX STI) : SPORT mode indicator

light

(AT

: Shift-up indicator light (WRX STI)

: REV indicator light (WRX STI) : Driver’s control center differential i n d i c a t o r a n d w a r n i n g l i g h t s (WRX STI)

: Rear differential oil temperature warn- ing light (WRX STI)

If any lights fail to illuminate, it indicates a burned-out bulb or a malfunction of the corresponding system. Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer for repair. & Seatbelt warning light

and chime

Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt warning device at the driver’s and front passenger’s seat, as required by current safety standards. With the ignition switch turned to the “ON” position, this device reminds the driver and front passenger to fasten their seat- belts by illuminating the warning lights in the locations indicated in the following illustration and sounding a chime.

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The warning light(s) for unfastened seatbelt(s) will alternate between steady illumination and flashing at 15-second intervals. The chime will not sound. . At speeds higher than approxi- mately 9 mph (15 km/h) The warning light(s) for unfastened seatbelt(s) will alternate between flashing and steady illumination at 15-second intervals and the chime will sound while the warning light(s) is/are flashing.

time, however,

. It is possible to cancel the warning operation that follows the 6-second warning after turning ON the ignition switch. When the ignition switch is turned ON next the complete sequence of the warning operation resumes. For further details about canceling the warning operation, please contact your SUBARU dealer. there is no passenger on the front If passenger’s seat, the seatbelt warning device for the front passenger’s seat will be deactivated. The front passenger’s occupant detection system monitors whether or not there is a passenger on the front passenger’s seat. Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may prevent the device from functioning correctly or cause the device to fail.

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Driver’s warning light (turbo models)

Driver’s warning light (non-turbo models)

Front passenger’s warning light ! Operation If the driver and/or front passenger have/ has not yet fastened the seatbelt(s) when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the seatbelt warning light(s) will flash for 6 seconds, the seatbelt(s) is/are unfastened. the dri- ver’s seatbelt is not fastened, a chime will also sound simultaneously. NOTE . If the driver’s and/or front passen- ger’s seatbelt(s) are/is still not fastened 6 seconds later, the seatbelt warning device operates as follows according to the vehicle speed.

to warn that

If

. At speeds lower than approxi- mately 9 mph (15 km/h)

increase the risk of injury. . Flashing or flickering of the warn-

ing light

. No illumination of

the warning light when the ignition switch is first turned to the “ON” position the

. Continuous illumination of

warning light

. Illumination of the warning light

while driving

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. Do not install any accessory such as a table or TV onto the seatback. . Do not store a heavy load in the seatback pocket. . Do not allow the rear seat occupant to place his/her hands or legs on the front passenger’s seatback, or allow him/her to pull the seatback. . Do not use front seats with their back- ward-forward position and seatback not being locked into place securely. If any of them are not locked securely, adjust them again. For adjusting procedure, refer to “Front seats” F1-2.

If the seatbelt warning device for the front passenger’s seat does not function cor- rectly (e.g., it is activated even when the front passenger’s seat is empty or it is deactivated even when the front passen- ger has not fastened his/her seatbelt), take the following actions. . Ensure that no article is placed on the seat other than a child restraint system and its child occupant, although we strongly recommend that all children sit in the rear seat properly restrained. . Ensure that there is no article left in the seatback pocket. . Ensure that the backward-forward po- sition and seatback of front passenger’s seat are locked into place securely by

moving the seat back and forth.

If still the seatbelt warning device for front passenger’s seat does not function cor- rectly after taking relevant corrective ac- tions described above, immediately con- tact your SUBARU dealer for an inspec- tion. & SRS airbag system

warning light

When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the SRS airbag system warning light will illuminate for approxi- mately 6 seconds and turn off. This shows that the SRS airbag, SRS side airbag, SRS curtain airbag and seatbelt preten- sioners are operating normally.

WARNING

If the warning light exhibits any of the following conditions, there may be a malfunction in the seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS airbag system. Immediately take your vehi- cle to your nearest SUBARU dealer to have the system checked. Unless checked and properly repaired, the seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS airbag will not operate properly in the event of a collision, which may

indicators illuminates depending on the status of the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag determined by the SUBARU ad- vanced frontal airbag system monitoring. If the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag is activated, the passenger’s frontal airbag ON indicator will illuminate while the OFF indicator will remain off. If the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag the passenger’s frontal is deactivated, airbag ON indicator will remain off while the OFF indicator will illuminate. With the ignition switch turned to the “ON” position, if both the ON and OFF indica- tors remain illuminated or off simulta- neously even after the system check the system is malfunctioning. period, Contact your SUBARU dealer immedi- ately for an inspection.

& Front passenger’s frontal

airbag ON and OFF indica- tors

ON /

: Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON indicator

: Front passenger’s frontal airbag OFF indicator

The front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators show you the status of the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag. The indicators are located next to the clock in the center portion of the dash- board. When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, both the ON and OFF indicators illuminate for 6 seconds during which time the system is checked. Follow- ing the system check, both indicators turn off for 2 seconds. After that, one of the

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& CHECK ENGINE warn- ing light/Malfunction in- dicator lamp

CAUTION

If the CHECK ENGINE light illumi- nates while you are driving, have your vehicle checked/repaired by your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. Continued vehicle opera- tion without having the emission control system checked and re- paired as necessary could cause serious damage, which may not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty.

If this light illuminates steadily or blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate that there is a problem or potential problem somewhere in the emission con- trol system. ! If the light illuminates steadily If the light illuminates steadily while driving or does not turn off after the engine starts, an emission control system malfunction has been detected. You should have your vehicle checked by an authorized SUBARU dealer immedi- ately.

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turn off,

NOTE This light also illuminates when the fuel filler cap is not tightened until it clicks. If you have recently refueled your vehicle, the cause of the CHECK ENGINE warning light/malfunction indicator lamp illuminat- ing could be a loose or missing fuel filler cap. Remove the cap and retighten it until it clicks. Make sure nothing is interfering with the sealing of the cap. Tightening the cap will not make the CHECK ENGINE warning light turn off immediately. It may take several driving trips. If the light does not take your vehicle to your authorized SUBARU dealer immediately. ! If the light is blinking If is blinking while driving, an engine misfire condition has been de- tected which may damage the emission control system. To prevent serious damage to the emis- sion control system, you should do the following. . Reduce vehicle speed. . Avoid hard acceleration. . Avoid steep uphill grades. . Reduce the amount of cargo, if possi- ble.

the light

The CHECK ENGINE warning light may stop blinking and illuminate steadily after several driving trips. You should have your vehicle checked by an authorized SUBARU dealer immediately. & Coolant temperature

low indicator light (non- turbo models)/Coolant temperature high warn- ing light (non-turbo models)

CAUTION

if

. After turning the ignition switch to the “ON” position, this indicator light/warning light re- mains illuminated in RED for approximately more than 2 sec- onds, the electrical system may be malfunctioning. Immediately contact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection.

. If this indicator light/warning light illuminates in RED while driving, safely stop the vehicle as soon as possible, and refer to the emergency steps for the case of engine overheating. After that, have the system checked by your nearest SUBARU dealer. Refer to

“Engine overheating” F9-13.

temperature low indicator temperature high warning

This coolant light/coolant light has the following two functions: . Illumination in BLUE indicates insuffi- cient warming up of the engine . Illumination in RED indicates overheat- ing condition of the engine

For the system check, this indicator light/ warning light illuminates in red for approxi- mately 2 seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.

if

the coolant

this indicator

temperature is After that, low, light/warning light changes to blue and maintains illumina- tion in blue. This blue illuminated light turns off when the engine is sufficiently warmed up.

If the engine is overheated, this indicator light/warning light illuminates in red im- mediately. At this time, safely stop the vehicle as soon as possible, and refer to the case of the emergency steps for to “Engine engine overheating. Refer overheating” F9-13. After that, have the system checked by your nearest SUBARU dealer.

NOTE If the engine is restarted after a certain driving condition, this indicator light/ warning light may illuminate in red. However, this is not a malfunction if the indicator light/warning light turns off after a short time.

& Charge warning light If this light illuminates when the engine is running, it may indicate that the charging system is not working properly.

If the light illuminates while driving or does not turn off after the engine starts, stop the the first safe opportunity and engine at the belt check the alternator belt. is loose, broken or if is in good condition but the light remains illuminated, contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately. & Oil pressure warning

If the belt

light

If this light illuminates when the engine is running, it may indicate that the engine oil pressure is low and the lubricating system is not working properly. If the light illuminates while driving or does not turn off after the engine starts, stop the engine at the first safe opportunity and

check the engine oil level. If the oil level is low, add oil immediately. If the engine oil is at the proper level but the light remains illuminated, contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately.

CAUTION

Do not operate the engine with the oil pressure warning light illumi- nated. This may cause serious en- gine damage.

& AT OIL TEMP warning

light (AT vehicles)

The AT oil temperature warning light “AT OIL TEMP” illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and turns off after the engine has started. If this light illuminates when the engine is running, it may indicate that the automatic transmission fluid temperature is too hot.

im- If the light illuminates while driving, mediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and let the engine idle until the warning light turns off. ! Automatic transmission control

system warning

If the “AT OIL TEMP” warning light flashes after the engine starts, it may indicate that

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the automatic transmission control system is not working properly. Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer for service im- mediately. & Rear differential oil

temperature warning light (WRX STI)

CAUTION

Reduce vehicle speed and park the vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible if the R.DIFF TEMP light illuminates. Continued driving with this light illuminated can damage the rear differential and other parts of the powertrain.

The Rear differential oil temperature warn- ing light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and turns off after the engine has started. If this light illuminates when the engine is running, the rear differential oil temperature is too hot. the driver’s control center At differential will automatically cancel the current torque-distribution ratio setting and adopt its minimum ratio.

it may indicate that

this time,

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nearest safe place. Park the vehicle for several minutes. After the light turns off, you can start driving. If the light does not turn off, contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for service. NOTE . If the tire pressures are not correct and/or the tires are not all the same size and brand, the rear differential will be heavily loaded when the vehicle is driven, resulting in an abnormally high oil temperature. . The rear differential oil will deterio- rate if its temperature increases en- ough for the rear differential oil tem- perature warning light to illuminate. It is advisable to have the rear differential oil replaced as soon as possible.

& Low tire pressure

warning light (U.S.-spec. models)

When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the low tire pressure warn- ing light will illuminate for approximately 2
seconds to check that the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is functioning properly. If there is no problem and all tires are properly inflated, the light will turn off. Each tire, including the spare (if provided),

should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufac- turer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pres- sure label, you should determine the proper inflation pressure for those tires.)

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under- inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under- inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. the TPMS is not a Please note that tire maintenance, substitute for proper is the driver’s responsibility to and it maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also been equipped with

a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is com- bined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of re- placement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly. Should the warning light illuminate stea- dily after blinking for approximately one minute, have the system inspected by your nearest SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.

WARNING

this light does not

If illuminate briefly after the ignition switch is

this light still

turned ON or the light illuminates steadily after blinking for approxi- mately one minute, you should have your Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys- tem checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. If this light illuminates while driving, never brake suddenly and keep driving straight ahead while gradu- ally reducing speed. Then slowly pull off the road to a safe place. Otherwise an accident involving serious vehicle damage and serious personal injury could occur. If illuminates while driving after adjusting the tire pres- sure, a tire may have significant damage and a fast leak that causes the tire to lose air rapidly. If you have a flat tire, replace it with a spare tire as soon as possible. When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel rim is replaced without the original pressure sensor/transmitter being transferred, the Low tire pres- sure warning light will illuminates steadily after blinking for approxi- mately one minute. This indicates the TPMS is unable to monitor all four road wheels. Contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible for tire and sensor replacement and/

If

or system resetting. the light illuminates steadily after blinking for approximately one minute, promptly contact a SUBARU dealer to have the system inspected.

CAUTION

The tire pressure monitoring system is NOT a substitute for manually checking tire pressure. The tire pressure should be checked peri- odically (at least monthly) using a tire gauge. After any change to tire pressure(s), the tire pressure mon- itoring system will not re-check tire inflation pressures until the vehicle is first driven more than 20 mph (32
km/h). After adjusting the tire pres- sures, increase the vehicle speed to at least 20 mph (32 km/h) to start the TPMS re-checking of the tire infla- tion pressures. If the tire pressures are now above the severe low pressure threshold, the low tire pressure warning light should turn off a few minutes later. Therefore, be sure to install the specified size for the front and rear tires.

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& ABS warning light The ABS warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and turns off after approximately 2
seconds. This is an indication that the ABS system is working properly.

CAUTION

If the warning light behaves as follows, the ABS system may not work properly. When the warning light is on, the ABS function shuts down; however, the conventional brake system con- tinues to operate normally. . The warning light does not illu- minate when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.

. The warning light

illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, but it does not turn off even when the vehicle speed exceeds approxi- mately 8 mph (12 km/h).

. The warning light illuminates dur-

ing driving.

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your SUBARU dealer.

the warning light behavior is as the ABS

With a vehicle equipped with an EBD system, the ABS warning light illuminates together with the brake system warning light if the EBD system malfunctions. For further details of the EBD system mal- function warning, refer to “Brake system warning light” F3-24. NOTE If described in the following, system may be considered normal. . The warning light illuminates right after the engine is started but turns off immediately, remaining off. . The warning light remains illumi- nated after the engine has been started, but it turns off when the vehicle speed reaches approximately 8 mph (12
km/h). . The warning light illuminates during driving, but it turns off immediately and remains off. When driving with an insufficient battery voltage such as when the engine is jump started, the ABS warning light may illumi- nate. This is due to the low battery voltage and does not indicate a malfunction. When the battery becomes fully charged, the light will turn off.

& Brake system warning light

WARNING

. Driving with the brake system warning light on is dangerous. This indicates your brake system may not be working properly. If the light remains illuminated, have the brakes inspected by a SUBARU dealer immediately.

. If at all in doubt about whether the brakes are operating prop- erly, do not drive the vehicle. Have your vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU dealer for re- pair.

This light has the following three functions: ! Parking brake warning The light illuminates with the parking brake applied while the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. It turns off when the parking brake is fully released. ! Brake fluid level warning This light illuminates when the brake fluid level has dropped to near the “MIN” level of the brake fluid reservoir with the ignition switch in the “ON” position and with the parking brake fully released.

If

this occurs,

If the brake system warning light should illuminate while driving (with the parking brake fully released and with the ignition switch positioned in “ON”), it could be an indication of leaking of brake fluid or worn brake pads. immediately stop the vehicle at the nearest safe place and check the brake fluid level. If the fluid is below the “MIN” mark in the level reservoir, do not drive the vehicle. Have the vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU dealer for repair. ! Electronic Brake Force Distribution

(EBD) system warning

The brake system warning light also illuminates if a malfunction occurs in the EBD system. In that event, it illuminates together with the ABS warning light. The EBD system may be malfunctioning if the brake system warning light and ABS warning light illuminate simultaneously during driving. Even if the EBD system fails, the conven- tional braking system will still function. However, the rear wheels will be more prone to locking when the brakes are applied harder than usual and the vehi- cle’s motion may therefore become some- what harder to control. If the brake system warning light and ABS illuminate simultaneously, warning light

take the following steps: 1. Stop the vehicle in the nearest safe, flat place. 2. Shut down the engine, apply the parking brake and then restart it. 3. Release the parking brake. If both warning lights turn off, the EBD system may be malfunctioning. Drive carefully to the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the system inspected. 4. If both warning lights illuminate again and remain illuminated after the engine has been restarted, shut down the engine again, apply the parking brake, and check the brake fluid level. If the brake fluid level is not below the 5. “MIN” mark, the EBD system may be malfunctioning. Drive carefully to the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the system inspected. 6. is below the “MIN” mark, DO NOT drive the vehicle. Instead, have the vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU dealer for repair. & Low fuel warning light The low fuel warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and turns off after approxi- mately 2 seconds. The low fuel warning light also illuminates

the brake fluid level

If

when the tank is nearly empty approxi- mately 2.6 US gal (10.0 liters, or 2.2 Imp gal). It only operates when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. When this light illuminates, fill the fuel tank immedi- ately. NOTE This light does not turn off unless the tank is replenished up to an internal fuel quantity of approximately 3.7 US gal (14 liters, 3.1 Imp gal).

CAUTION

Promptly put fuel in the tank when- ever the low fuel warning light illuminates. Engine misfires as a result of an empty tank could cause damage to the engine.

& Hill start assist warning

light (MT vehicles – if equipped)/Hill start as- sist OFF indicator light (WRX STI)

! Hill start assist warning light When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the Hill start assist warning

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light illuminates. After the engine starts it will turn off. While the engine is rotating, if there are any malfunctions, the light will illuminate.

WARNING

When the Hill start assist warning light illuminates, have the vehicle inspected at an authorized SUBARU dealer.

! Hill start assist OFF indicator light

(WRX STI)

While the Hill start assist system is deactivated, the Hill start assist OFF indicator light illuminates continuously to inform the driver that the Hill start assist system is not operational. & Door open warning

light

When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position, the door open warning light illuminates for approximately 2 seconds and then turns off. The door open warning light illuminates if any door or the rear gate is not fully closed.

Always make sure this light is not illumi- nated before you start to drive.

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& All-Wheel Drive warn- ing light (AT vehicles)

The All-Wheel Drive warning light illumi- nates when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and turns off after the engine has started. This light illuminates when All-Wheel Drive is disengaged and the drive me- chanism is switched to Front Wheel Drive for maintenance or similar purposes. It flashes if the vehicle is driven with tires of differing diameters fitted on the wheels or with an excessively low air pressure in any of the tires.

CAUTION

Continuing to drive with the AWD warning light flashing can damage the powertrain. If the AWD warning light starts to flash, promptly park in a safe place and check whether the tires have differing diameters and whether any of the tires has an excessively low inflation pressure.

& Vehicle Dynamics

Control operation indi- cator light (if equipped)

illuminates when the ignition This light switch is turned to the “ON” position and turns off approximately 2 seconds later. It blinks when the skid suppression func- tion is activated. It illuminates only when the traction control function is operating. The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is probably malfunctioning under any of the following conditions. Have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer immedi- ately. . 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.

& Vehicle Dynamics

Control warning light (if equipped)/Vehicle Dy- namics Control OFF in- dicator light (if equipped)/Traction Con- trol OFF indicator light (WRX STI)

indicating that

This warning light has both the function of indicating malfunctions in the Vehicle Dynamics Control system and the function of the Vehicle Dynamics Control system has been deactivated or only the Traction Control system has been deactivated. It illuminates in the event of a malfunction in the system and is on when the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is not operating or only the Traction Control system is not operating.

Except WRX STI This warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and turns off several seconds after engine startup. It indicates that the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is oper- ating normally.

WRX STI This warning light illuminates in yellow for approximately 1 second when the ignition

switch is turned to the “ON” position. After that, this warning light changes to green and remains illuminated in green for 1
second, and then turns off. It indicates that the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is operating normally. ! Vehicle Dynamics Control warning

light (yellow)

The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is probably inoperative under any of the following conditions. Have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer immedi- ately. . 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. . If the Vehicle Dynamics Control system itself malfunc- tions, the warning light only illuminates. At this time, the ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sys- tem) remains fully operational. . The warning light illuminates when the electronic control system of the ABS/ Vehicle Dynamics Control system mal- functions.

the electrical circuit of

The Vehicle Dynamics Control system provides its ABS control through the the ABS system. electrical circuit of

Accordingly, if the ABS is inoperative, the Vehicle Dynamics Control system be- comes unable to provide ABS control. As a result, the Vehicle Dynamics Control