2008 Subaru Legacy Owners Manual

ference, and (2) accept any interference received, in- cluding interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not ex- pressly approved by the party respon- sible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equip- ment.

Manual transmission – 5
speeds

WARNING

Do not drive the vehicle with the clutch disengaged (i.e., when the clutch pedal is depressed) or with the shift lever in the neutral position. Engine braking has no effect in either of these conditions and the risk of an accident is consequently increased.

CAUTION

Shift into reverse ONLY when the vehicle has completely stopped. It may cause damage to the transmis- sion to try shifting into reverse when the vehicle is moving.

The manual transmission is a fully syn- chromeshed, 5-forward-speed and 1-re- verse-speed transmission.

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Shift up

1st to 2nd

2nd to 3rd

3rd to 4th

4th to 5th

mph (km/h)

15 (24)

25 (40)

35 (56) 45 (73)

! Maximum allowable speeds

WARNING

When shifting down a gear, ensure that the vehicle is not travelling at a speed exceeding the Maximum Al- lowable Speed for the gear which is about to be selected. Failure to observe this precaution can lead to engine over-revving and this in turn can result in engine damage. In addition, sudden application of engine brakes when the vehicle is travelling on a slippery surface can lead to wheel locking; as a conse- quence, control of the vehicle may be lost and the risk of an accident increased.

The following table shows the maximum speeds that are possible with each differ- ent gear.

Never exceed the speed limit below for

The shift pattern is shown on the shift lever knob. When shifting from 5th gear to reverse gear, first return the shift lever to the neutral position then shift into reverse gear.

To change gears, fully depress the clutch pedal, move the shift lever, and gradually let up on the clutch pedal. If it is difficult to shift into gear, put the transmission in neutral, release the clutch pedal momentarily, and then try again.

& Shifting speeds ! Recommended shifting speeds The best compromise between fuel econ- omy and vehicle performance during normal driving is ensured by shifting up at the speeds listed in the following table.

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each gear position except for brief accel- eration in an emergency. The tach- ometer’s needle will enter the red area if these speeds are exceeded. Failure to observe this precaution can lead to excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy. Non-turbo models

mph (km/h)

Gear

1st

2nd

3rd

Except

OUTBACK

30 (48)

50 (81)

71 (116)

OUTBACK

30 (48)

52 (82) 71 (116)

Turbo models

Gear

1st

2nd

Except

OUTBACK

32 (52)

54 (88)

mph (km/h)

OUTBACK

32 (52)

54 (88) 78 (127)

80 (129)

3rd NOTE Never exceed posted speed limits.

& Driving tips Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal and do not use the clutch to hold your vehicle at a standstill on an those actions may upgrade. Either of – CONTINUED –

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cause clutch damage. Do not drive with your hand resting on the shift lever. This may cause wear on the transmission components.

When it is necessary to reduce vehicle speed due to slow traffic, turning corners, or driving up steep hills, downshift to a lower gear before the engine starts to labor. . On steep downgrades, downshift the transmission to 4th, 3rd or 2nd gear as necessary; this helps to maintain a safe speed and to extend brake pad life. In this way, the engine provides a braking effect. Remember, if you “ride” (over use) the brakes while descending a hill, they may overheat and not work properly. . The engine may, on rare occasions, knock when the vehicle rapidly acceler- ates or rapidly pulls away from a standstill. This phenomenon does not indicate a malfunction. . A slight reduction in output torque may occur in the models with a 2.5-liter turbo engine before the engine warms up.

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Manual transmission – 6
speeds (2.5GT spec.B)

lever knob.

& Selecting reverse gear

WARNING

CAUTION

Do not drive the vehicle with the clutch disengaged (i.e., when the clutch pedal is depressed) or with the shift lever in the neutral position. Engine braking has no effect in either of these conditions and the risk of an accident is consequently increased.

Shift into reverse ONLY when the vehicle has completely stopped. It may cause damage to the transmis- sion to try shifting into reverse when the vehicle is moving.

The manual transmission is a fully syn- chromeshed, 6-forward-speed and 1-re- verse-speed transmission. The shift pattern is shown on the shift

1) Slider

You must raise the slider and hold it in that position before you can move the shift lever to the “R” position.

To change gears, fully depress the clutch pedal, move the shift lever, and gradually

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let up on the clutch pedal. If it is difficult to shift into gear, put the transmission in neutral, release the clutch pedal momentarily, and then try again.

& Shifting speeds ! Recommended shifting speeds The best compromise between fuel econ- omy and vehicle performance during normal driving is ensured by shifting up at the speeds listed in the following table.

Shift up

1st to 2nd

2nd to 3rd

3rd to 4th

4th to 5th

5th to 6th

mph (km/h)

15 (24)

25 (40)

40 (64)

45 (72) 50 (80)

! Maximum allowable speeds

WARNING

When shifting down a gear, ensure that the vehicle is not travelling at a speed exceeding the Maximum Al- lowable Speed for the gear which is about to be selected. Failure to observe this precaution can lead to engine over-revving and this in turn

can result in engine damage. In addition, sudden application of engine brakes when the vehicle is travelling on a slippery surface can lead to wheel locking; as a conse- quence, control of the vehicle may be lost and the risk of an accident increased.

The following tables show the maximum speeds that are possible with each differ- ent gear. The tachometer’s needle will enter the red area if these speeds are exceeded. With the exception of cases where sudden acceleration is required, the vehicle should not be driven with the tachometer’s needle inside the red area. Failure to observe this precaution can lead to excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy.

Gear

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

mph (km/h)

33 (54)

51 (83)

69 (112)

90 (147)

125 (204) Top speed

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NOTE Never exceed posted speed limits.

& Driving tips Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal and do not use the clutch to hold your vehicle at a standstill on an upgrade. Either of those actions may cause clutch damage. Do not drive with your hand resting on the shift lever. This may cause wear on the transmission components.

When it is necessary to reduce vehicle speed due to slow traffic, turning corners, or driving up steep hills, downshift to a lower gear before the engine starts to labor.

the On steep downgrades, downshift transmission to 5th, 4th, 3rd or 2nd gear as necessary; this helps to maintain a safe speed and to extend brake pad life. In this way, the engine provides a braking effect. Remember, if you “ride” (over use) the brakes while descending a hill, they may overheat and not work properly.

The engine may, on rare occasions, knock when the vehicle rapidly accelerates or rapidly pulls away from a standstill. This phenomenon does not indicate a problem.

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Automatic transmission – 4- speed

The automatic transmission is electroni- cally controlled and provides 4 forward speeds and 1 reverse speed. Also, it has a manual mode and a SPORT mode.

WARNING

Do not shift from the “P” or “N” position into the “D” or “R” position while depressing the accelerator pedal. This may cause the vehicle to jump forward or backward.

CAUTION

. Shift into the “P” or “R” position only after the vehicle is comple- tely stopped. Shifting while the vehicle is moving may cause damage to the transmission.

. Do not race the engine for more than 5 seconds in any position except the “N” or “P” position when the brake is set or when chocks are used in the wheels. This may cause the automatic transmission fluid to overheat.

. Avoid shifting from one of the

forward driving positions into the “R” position or vice versa until the vehicle has completely stopped. Such shifting may cause damage to the transmis- sion.

. When parking the vehicle, first securely apply the parking brake and then place the selector lever in the “P” position. Avoid parking for a long time with the selector lever in any other position as doing so could result in a dead battery.

NOTE . When the engine coolant tempera- low, your vehicle’s auto- ture is still matic transmission will up-shift at high- er engine speeds than when the cool- ant temperature is sufficiently high in order to shorten the warm-up time and improve driveability. The gearshift tim- ing will automatically shift to the nor- mal timing after the engine has warmed up. . Immediately after ATF (automatic transmission fluid) is replaced, you may feel that the automatic transmis- sion operation is somewhat unusual. This results from invalidation of data

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which the on-board computer has collected and stored in memory to allow the transmission to shift at the most appropriate times for the current condition of your vehicle. Optimized shifting will be restored as the vehicle continues to be driven for a while.

& Selector lever

: Shift possible with brake pedal de-

pressed

: Shift possible with brake pedal not

depressed

The selector lever has four positions, “P”, “R”, “N”, “D” and also has manual gate for using “SPORT” mode or manual mode.

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! P (Park) This position is for parking the vehicle and starting the engine. In this position, the transmission is me- chanically locked to prevent the vehicle from rolling freely.

When you park the vehicle, first set the parking brake fully, then shift into the “P” position. Do not hold the vehicle with only the transmission. To shift the selector lever from the “P” to any other position, you should depress the brake pedal fully then move the selector lever. This prevents the vehicle from lurching when it is started. ! R (Reverse) This position is for backing the vehicle. To shift from the “N” to “R” position, stop the vehicle completely then move the lever to the “R” position. ! N (Neutral) This position is for restarting a stalled engine. In this position the wheels and transmis- sion are not locked. In this position, the transmission is neutral; the vehicle will roll freely, even on the slightest incline unless the parking brake or foot brake is on. Avoid coasting with the transmission

neutral. During coasting, there is no engine brak- ing effect. NOTE the selector lever is in the “N” If position when you stop the engine for parking, you may not subsequently be able to move it to the “R” and “P” positions. turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position. You will then be able to move the selector lever to the “P” position.

this happens,

If

WARNING

Do not drive the vehicle with the selector lever in the “N” (neutral) position. Engine braking has no effect in this condition and the risk of an accident is consequently in- creased.

! D (Drive) This position is for normal driving. The transmission automatically shifts into a suitable gear from 1st to 4th according to the vehicle speed and the acceleration you require.

When more acceleration is required in this position, press the accelerator pedal fully

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to the floor and hold that position. The transmission will automatically downshift to 3rd, 2nd or 1st gear. When you release the pedal, the transmission will return to the original gear position. To use the “SPORT” mode, move the lever from this position into the manual gate. To use the manual mode, move the lever from this position into the manual gate then move it toward the “+” and “−” ends.

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! While climbing a grade When driving up a hill, undesired upshift to 4th gear is prevented from taking place when the accelerator is released. This minimizes the chance of subsequent downshifting to a lower gear when accel- erating again. This prevents repeated upshifting and downshifting resulting in a smoother operation of the vehicle. NOTE The transmission may downshift to 2nd or 1st gear, depending on the way the accelerator pedal is pressed to accel- erate the vehicle again. ! While going down a hill When you are descending a hill or any other slope while braking with the “SPORT” mode selected, the transmission may downshift to 3rd or 2nd gear depend- ing on how hard you depress the brake pedal, causing engine braking to work. Reacceleration for a short time will cause the transmission to upshift normally. NOTE . A 4th-to-3rd automatic downshift will not occur at speeds above 50
mph (80 km/h) and a 3rd-to-2nd auto- matic downshift will not occur at speeds above 24 mph (38 km/h).

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has become impossible, turn the ignition switch back to the “ON” position then move the selector lever to the “P” position. Pressing the selector lever release button also makes it possible to move the selector lever to the “P” position at this time. ! Selector lever release button

. Automatic downshifts to 3rd or 2nd may occur even when driving on a level road depending on conditions, such as how hard you depress the brake pedal.

& Selector lever reverse inhi-

biting function

lever

the selector

This function prevents accidental move- to the “R” ment of position while the vehicle is moving. The function becomes operational when the vehicle reaches a speed of approxi- mately 6 mph (10 km/h). Once opera- tional, it prevents the selector lever from being moved from the “N” position to the “R” position. When the vehicle speed drops below 6 mph (10 km/h), the function is canceled. The selector lever can then be moved to the “R” and “P” positions.

When the ignition switch has been turned to the “LOCK” position, movement of the selector lever from the “N” position to the “R” position is possible for a limited time period by depressing the brake pedal and then becomes impossible. Also, the se- lector lever cannot be moved to the “R” position after it has been placed in the “P” position and then placed again in the “N” position. When the movement of the selector lever from the “N” position to the “R” position

If you inadvertently have turned the igni- tion switch to the “LOCK” position with the selector lever in the “N” position, proceed as follows. By referring to the “Shift lock release” section in this chapter, remove the shift lock release cover. Then, with the screwdriver inserted into the hole, move the selector lever to the “P” position. If the selector lever reverse inhibiting function fails, have the vehicle inspected by the nearest SUBARU dealer.

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& Selection of manual mode

selector lever.

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With the vehicle either moving or station- ary, move the selector lever from the “D” position to the manual gate then move it to the “+” end or “−” end of the manual gate to select manual mode.

1) Upshift indicator 2) Downshift indicator 3) Gear position indicator

indicator

in the 1st-to-4th-gear

When the manual mode is selected, the gear position indicator and upshift indica- tor and/or downshift in the tachometer come on. The gear position indicator shows the currently selected range. The gear upshift and downshift indicators show when a gearshift is possible. When the upshift indicator “ ” is on, upshifting is possible. When the downshift indicator “ ” is on, downshifting is possible. When both indicators are on, upshifting and downshifting are both possible. When the vehicle stops (for example, at traffic signals), the downshift indicator goes off. Gearshifts can be performed using the

Using the selector lever Shift to the next-higher gear by briefly pushing the selector lever toward the “+” end of the manual gate. Shift to the next-lower gear by briefly pulling the selector lever toward the “−” end of the manual gate. NOTE Please read the following points care- fully and bear them in mind when using the manual mode. . If you attempt to shift down when the engine speed is too high, i.e., when a downshift would push the tachometer needle beyond the red zone, beeps will be emitted to warn you that the down- shift is not possible.

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. If you attempt to shift up when the vehicle speed is too low, the transmis- sion will not respond. . You can perform a skip-shift (for example, from 4th to 2nd) by operating the selector lever twice in rapid suc- cession. . The transmission automatically se- lects 1st gear when the vehicle stops moving. . If the temperature of the automatic transmission fluid becomes too high, the “AT OIL TEMP” warning light will come on and upshifts to 4th gear will not be possible. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and let the engine idle until the warning light goes off.

& Maximum speeds

WARNING

When down shifting, ensure that the vehicle is not travelling at a speed exceeding the Maximum Allowable Speed for the gear which is about to be selected. Failure to observe this precaution can lead to engine over- revving and this in turn can result in engine damage. In addition, sudden application of engine braking caused by down shifting when the vehicle is travel- ling on a slippery surface can lead to wheel locking; as a consequence, control of the vehicle may be lost and the risk of an accident in- creased.

The following tables show the maximum speeds that are possible with each differ- ent gear.

it

is important

When down shifting, to confirm that the current vehicle speed is not in excess of the Maximum Allowable Speed of the gear which is about to be selected.

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Position

2.5-liter non-turbo models

mph (km/h)

30 (48)

63 (101) 99 (160)

Never exceed posted speed limits. NOTE In order to prevent over-revving during deceleration of the vehicle, the trans- mission will remain in the current gear if the speed of the vehicle is in excess of the Maximum Allowable Speed for the gear to which the selector lever has been moved.

& Driving tips . On a road surface where there is a risk of wheelspin (for example, a snow- or gravel-covered road), you can pull away from a standstill (safely and easily) by first selecting the 2nd gear of the manual mode. . Always apply the foot or parking brake when the vehicle is stopped in the “D” or “R” position. . Always set the parking brake when parking your vehicle. Do not hold the vehicle with only the transmission. . Do not keep the vehicle in a stationary position on an uphill grade by using the

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“D” position. Use the brake instead. . The engine may, on rare occasions, knock when the vehicle rapidly acceler- ates or rapidly pulls away from a standstill. This phenomenon does not indicate a fault.

& SPORT mode

SPORT mode is used when power is needed for rapid acceleration or for uphill driving. To select this mode, move the selector lever from the “D” position to the manual gate.

When selected, the SPORT mode indica- tor light on the instrument panel will turn on. To deselect SPORT mode, move the selector lever to the “D” position or select manual mode. To subsequently reselect SPORT mode, move the selector lever to the “D” position and from there to the manual gate. In this mode, the transmission shifts up at higher vehicle speeds and shifts down more responsively than in normal mode.

& Shift lock release If the selector lever does not move from the “P” position with the brake pedal depressed and the ignition switch in the “ON” position, perform the following steps:

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the parking brake and stop the

To override the shift lock: 1. Set engine. 2. Take out the screwdriver from the tool bucket.

3. Remove the cover by prying on the edge with a flat-head screwdriver.

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Insert the screwdriver into the hole.

4. 5. Push down on the screwdriver and move the selector lever from the “P” to the “N” position. 6. Remove the screwdriver from the hole. Depress the brake pedal and start the engine.

Take your vehicle to the nearest SUBARU dealer immediately to have the system repaired.

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Automatic transmission – 5- speed

The automatic transmission is electroni- cally controlled and provides 5 forward speeds and 1 reverse speed. Also, it has a manual mode and SI-DRIVE mode.

WARNING

Do not shift from the “P” or “N” position into the “D” or “R” position while depressing the accelerator pedal. This may cause the vehicle to jump forward or backward.

CAUTION

. Shift into the “P” or “R” position only after the vehicle is comple- tely stopped. Shifting while the vehicle is moving may cause damage to the transmission.

. Do not race the engine for more than 5 seconds in any position except the “N” or “P” position when the brake is set or when chocks are used in the wheels. This may cause the automatic transmission fluid to overheat.

. Avoid shifting from one of the

forward driving positions into the “R” position or vice versa until the vehicle has completely stopped. Such shifting may cause damage to the transmis- sion.

. When parking the vehicle, first securely apply the parking brake and then place the selector lever in the “P” position. Avoid parking for a long time with the selector lever in any other position as doing so could result in a dead battery.

NOTE . When the engine coolant tempera- low, your vehicle’s auto- ture is still matic transmission will up-shift at high- er engine speeds than when the cool- ant temperature is sufficiently high in order to shorten the warm-up time and improve driveability. The gearshift tim- ing will automatically shift to the nor- mal timing after the engine has warmed up. . Immediately after ATF (automatic transmission fluid) is replaced, you may feel that the automatic transmis- sion operation is somewhat unusual. This results from invalidation of data

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which the on-board computer has collected and stored in memory to allow the transmission to shift at the most appropriate times for the current condition of your vehicle. Optimized shifting will be restored as the vehicle continues to be driven for a while.

& Selector lever

: Shift possible with brake pedal de-

pressed

: Shift possible with brake pedal not

depressed

The selector lever has four positions, “P”, “R”, “N, “D” and also has a manual gate for using the manual mode.

! P (Park) This position is for parking the vehicle and starting the engine. In this position, the transmission is me- chanically locked to prevent the vehicle from rolling freely.

When you park the vehicle, first set the parking brake fully, then shift into the “P” position. Do not hold the vehicle with only the transmission. To shift the selector lever from the “P” to any other position, you should depress the brake pedal fully then move the selector lever. This prevents the vehicle from lurching when it is started. NOTE (3.0-liter models only) To protect the engine while the “P” position is selected, the engine is controlled such that the engine speed does not become too high even if the accelerator pedal is pressed hard. ! R (Reverse) This position is for backing the vehicle. To shift from the “N” to “R” position, stop the vehicle completely then move the lever to the “R” position.

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! N (Neutral) This position is for restarting a stalled engine. In this position the wheels and transmis- sion are not locked. In this position, the transmission is neutral; the vehicle will roll freely, even on the slightest incline unless the parking brake or foot brake is on. Avoid coasting with the transmission neutral. During coasting, there is no engine brak- ing effect. NOTE (3.0-liter models only) To protect the engine while the “N” position is selected, the engine is controlled such that the engine speed does not become too high even if the accelerator pedal is pressed hard.

NOTE the selector lever is in the “N” If position when you stop the engine for parking, you may not subsequently be able to move it to the “R” and “P” positions. turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position. You will then be able to move the selector lever to the “P” position.

this happens,

If

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WARNING

Do not drive the vehicle with the selector lever in the “N” (neutral) position. Engine braking has no effect in this condition and the risk of an accident is consequently in- creased.

! D (Drive) This position is for normal driving. The transmission automatically shifts into a suitable gear from 1st to 5th according to the vehicle speed and the acceleration you require.

When more acceleration is required in this position, press the accelerator pedal fully to the floor and hold that position. The transmission will automatically downshift to 4th, 3rd, 2nd or 1st gear. When you release the pedal, the transmission will return to the original gear position. To use the manual mode, move the lever from this position into the manual gate. ! While climbing a grade When driving up a hill, undesired upshift to 4th or 5th gear is prevented from taking place when the accelerator is released. This minimizes the chance of subsequent downshifting to a lower gear when accel-

erating again. This prevents repeated upshifting and downshifting resulting in a smoother operation of the vehicle. NOTE The transmission may downshift to 2nd or 1st gear, depending on the way the accelerator pedal is pressed to accel- erate the vehicle again. ! While going down a hill When you are descending a hill or any other slope while braking with the Sport Sharp (S#) mode selected, the transmis- sion may downshift to 4th or 3rd gear depending on how hard you depress the brake pedal, causing engine braking to work. Reacceleration for a short time will cause the transmission to upshift normally. NOTE . A 5th-to-4th automatic downshift will not occur at speeds above 78 mph (126
km/h) and a 4th-to-3rd automatic down- shift will not occur at speeds above 53
mph (86 km/h). . Automatic downshifts to 4th or 3rd may occur even when driving on a level road depending on conditions, such as how hard you depress the brake pedal.

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& Selector lever reverse inhi-

biting function

lever

the selector

This function prevents accidental move- to the “R” ment of position while the vehicle is moving. The function becomes operational when the vehicle reaches a speed of approxi- mately 6 mph (10 km/h). Once opera- tional, it prevents the selector lever from being moved from the “N” position to the “R” position. When the vehicle speed drops below 6 mph (10 km/h), the function is canceled. The selector lever can then be moved to the “R” and “P” positions.

When the ignition switch has been turned to the “LOCK” position, movement of the selector lever from the “N” position to the “R” position is possible for a limited time period by depressing the brake pedal and then becomes impossible. Also, the se- lector lever cannot be moved to the “R” position after it has been placed in the “P” position and then placed again in the “N” position. When the movement of the selector lever from the “N” position to the “R” position has become impossible, turn the ignition switch back to the “ON” position then move the selector lever to the “P” position. Pressing the selector lever release button also makes it possible to move the

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selector lever to the “P” position at this time. ! Selector lever release button

& Selection of manual mode

With the vehicle either moving or station- ary, move the selector lever from the “D” position to the manual gate to select the manual mode.

If you inadvertently have turned the igni- tion switch to the “LOCK” position with the selector lever in the “N” position, proceed as follows. By referring to the “Shift lock release” section in this chapter, remove the shift lock release cover. Then, with the screwdriver inserted into the hole, move the selector lever to the “P” position. If the selector lever reverse inhibiting function fails, have the vehicle inspected by the nearest SUBARU dealer.

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1) Upshift indicator 2) Downshift indicator 3) Gear position indicator

indicator

in the 1st-to-5th-gear

When the manual mode is selected, the gear position indicator and upshift indica- tor and/or downshift in the tachometer come on. The gear position indicator shows the currently selected range. The gear upshift and downshift indicators show when a gearshift is possible. When the upshift indicator “ ” is on, upshifting is possible. When the downshift indicator “ ” is on, downshifting is possible. When both indicators are on, upshifting and downshifting are both possible. When the vehicle stops (for example, at traffic signals), the downshift indicator goes off. Gearshifts can be performed using the

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selector lever or the paddle shift switch behind the steering wheel (if equipped).

! Using the paddle shift (if equipped)

! Using the selector lever Shift to the next-higher gear by briefly pushing the selector lever toward the “+” end of the manual gate. Shift to the next-lower gear by briefly pulling the selector lever toward the “−” end of the manual gate.

Pull the “+” of the paddle shift to upshift one level. Also pull the “−” of the paddle shift to downshift one level.

To deselect the manual mode, return the selector lever to the “D” position from the manual gate. While driving, if you change gears by paddle shifting, the gear position indicator light comes on and shows the current gear condition. At this time, the normal mode temporarily changes to the manual mode, and after driving for a short period of time, the transmission mode returns to the normal mode. (The timing of the gear change and return is different, depending on driving conditions existing when paddle shifting.)

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if you subsequently ease off

Also, the accelerator pedal and then accelerate again, the transmission will automatically switch back from manual mode to normal mode.

CAUTION

Do not place or hang anything on the paddle shift levers. Doing so may result in accidential gear shift- ing.

NOTE Please read the following points care- fully and bear them in mind when using the manual mode. . If you attempt to shift down when the engine speed is too high, i.e., when a downshift would push the tachometer needle beyond the red zone, beeps will be emitted to warn you that the down- shift is not possible. . If you attempt to shift up when the vehicle speed is too low, the transmis- sion will not respond. . You can perform a skip-shift (for example, from 4th to 2nd) by operating the selector lever or a paddle switch twice in rapid succession. . The transmission automatically se- lects 1st gear when the vehicle stops

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moving. . If the temperature of the automatic transmission fluid becomes too high, the “AT OIL TEMP” warning light will come on. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and let the engine idle until the warning light goes off.

& Maximum speeds

WARNING

When down shifting, ensure that the vehicle is not travelling at a speed exceeding the Maximum Allowable Speed for the gear which is about to be selected. Failure to observe this precaution can lead to engine over- revving and this in turn can result in engine damage. In addition, sudden application of engine braking caused by down shifting when the vehicle is travel- ling on a slippery surface can lead to wheel locking; as a consequence, control of the vehicle may be lost and the risk of an accident in- creased.

The following tables show the maximum speeds that are possible with each differ- ent gear.

it

is important

When down shifting, to confirm that the current vehicle speed is not in excess of the Maximum Allowable Speed of the gear which is about to be selected. Legacy

Position

2.5-liter turbo

models

mph (km/h) 3.0-liter models

25 (40)

53 (85)

85 (137)

27 (43)

51 (82) 84 (135)

OUTBACK

Position

2.5-liter turbo

models

25 (40)

53 (85)

86 (138)

mph (km/h) 3.0-liter models

28 (44)

52 (84) 87 (139)

Never exceed posted speed limits.

& Driving tips . On a road surface where there is a risk of wheelspin (for example, a snow- or gravel-covered road), you can pull away from a standstill safely and easily by first selecting the 2nd gear of the manual mode. . Always apply the foot or parking brake

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when the vehicle is stopped in the “D” or “R” position. . Always set the parking brake when parking your vehicle. Do not hold the vehicle with only the transmission. . Do not keep the vehicle in a stationary position on an uphill grade by using the “D” position. Use the brake instead. . The engine may, on rare occasions, knock when the vehicle rapidly acceler- ates or rapidly pulls away from a standstill. This phenomenon does not indicate a fault. . A slight reduction in output torque may occur in the models with a 3.0-liter or 2.5- liter turbo engine before the engine warms up.

& Shift lock release If the selector lever does not move from the “P” position with the brake pedal depressed and the ignition switch in the “ON” position, perform the following steps: To override the shift lock: 1. Set engine. 2. Take out the screwdriver from the tool bucket.

the parking brake and stop the

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6. Remove the screwdriver from the hole. Depress the brake pedal and start the engine.

Take your vehicle to the nearest SUBARU dealer immediately to have the system repaired.

3. Remove the cover by prying on the edge with a flat-head screwdriver.

Insert the screwdriver into the hole.

4. 5. Push down on the screwdriver and move the selector lever from the “P” to the “N” position.

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SI-DRIVE (Except 2.5-liter non-Turbo models)

SI-DRIVE (Subaru Intelligent Drive) works to maximize engine performance, control and efficiency. This system consists of three modes: Intelligent (I), Sport (S), and Sport Sharp (S#). By adjusting the SI-DRIVE selector, the character of the power unit changes. The multi-information display located in the tachometer provides the driver with the ability to monitor both vehicle perfor- mance and the current SI-DRIVE mode. To change the multi-information display, to the “Multi-information display refer (Vehicle with SI-DRIVE)” in chapter 3.

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& Intelligent (I) mode For smooth, efficient performance driv- ing

The Intelligent (I) mode provides well- balanced performance with greater fuel efficiency and smooth driveability without stress. Power delivery is moderate during acceleration for maximum fuel efficiency. This is ideal for around-town driving and situations that do not require full power output. It provides better control in difficult driving conditions, such as slippery roads or loose surfaces, due to gentler throttle response.

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& Sport (S) mode For all-around performance driving

When Intelligent (I) mode is selected in vehicles equipped with a manual trans- mission, a shift-up indicator “ ” in the tachometer will blink to signal the best time to shift gears for maximum fuel efficiency.

The Sport (S) mode provides the engine power desired by those who want to make the driving experience their own personal adventure. The linear acceleration characteristic of this versatile mode is ideal for driving on freeways and suburban streets or for climbing mountain roads.

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& Sport Sharp (S#) mode For maximum performance driving

After performing this operation, the switch returns to its original location.

For sports-minded drivers, the Sport Sharp (S#) mode offers an exhilarating level of engine performance and control. The throttle becomes more responsive regardless of the engine speed. Delivering maximum driving enjoyment, this mode is ideal for tackling twisting roads and for merging or overtaking other vehicles on the freeway with confidence.

& SI-DRIVE selector When you rotate the SI-DRIVE selector to the left, it changes to Sport (S) mode, and when you rotate it to the right, it changes to Sport Sharp (S#) mode, and when you push it, it changes to Intelligent (I) mode.

NOTE . While the engine is cool, the S# PREP indicator light of the temperature gauge comes on. In this case, you cannot change to Sport Sharp (S#) mode. . The next time you turn on the engine, after you turned off the engine in the Sport Sharp (S#) mode, the SI- DRIVE mode changes to the Sport (S) mode. . The next time you turn on the engine, after you turned off the engine in the Sport (S) mode or Intelligent (I) mode, the SI-DRIVE mode will stay in the same mode as when the engine was turned off.

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. While the engine is running, if the CHECK ENGINE warning light/malfunc- tion indicator lamp comes on, the SI- drive mode changes to the Sport (S) mode. In this case, it is not possible to change to the Sport Sharp (S#) mode or Intelligent (I) mode. . If the engine could overheat because of a temperature increase of the engine coolant, it is not possible to change to the Sport Sharp (S#) mode. While the vehicle is in the Sport Sharp (S#) mode, it changes to the Sport (S) mode when the engine coolant temperature in- creases.

there is a possibility that

& SI-DRIVE Sport Sharp (S#)

switch

While driving in the Sport (S) mode or Intelligent (I) mode, when you push the steering wheel switch, it changes to the Sport Sharp (S#) mode.

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Rear viscous limited slip dif- ferential (LSD) (if equipped)

Power steering

NOTE While driving in Sport Sharp (S#) mode, when you push the switch, it changes to the former mode before Sport Sharp (S#) mode.

CAUTION

. Never start the engine while a tire on one side is jacked up, as the vehicle may move.

. If one rear tire is spinning in mud, avoid continued spinning at high speed as this could adversely affect the LSD.

. If a different size rear tire is temporarily used (as in an emer- gency), it will adversely affect the LSD. Always replace it with a regular size tire as soon as possible.

The LSD provides optimum distribution of power according to the difference in revolutions between the right and left rear wheels that may be caused by certain driving conditions, thereby improving driv- ing stability on snow-covered, muddy or other slippery roads.

CAUTION

Do not hold the steering wheel at the fully locked position left or right for more than 5 seconds. This may damage the power steering pump.

it will

The power steering system operates only when the engine is running. If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system fails to function, you can steer but take much more effort. NOTE Right after the engine has been started and before it has warmed up, you may hear a noise coming from areas adja- cent to the power steering pump which is located at the right-front area of the engine compartment. This noise is normal. indicate power steering system trouble.

It does not

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Braking & Braking tips

WARNING

Never rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving. This can cause dangerous overheating of the brakes and needless wear on the brake pads and linings.

! When the brakes get wet When driving in rain or after washing the vehicle, the brakes may get wet. As a result, brake stopping distance will be longer. To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle at a safe speed while lightly depressing the brake pedal to heat up the brakes. ! Use of engine braking Remember to make use of engine braking in addition to foot braking. When descend- ing a grade, if only the foot brake is used, the brakes may start working improperly because of brake fluid overheating, caused by overheated brake pads. To help prevent this, shift into a lower gear to get stronger engine braking. ! Braking when a tire is punctured Do not depress the brake pedal suddenly when a tire is punctured. This could cause

a loss of control of the vehicle. Keep driving straight ahead while gradually reducing speed. Then slowly pull off the road to a safe place.

& Brake system ! Two separate circuits Your vehicle has a dual circuit brake system. Each circuit works diagonally across the vehicle. If one circuit of the brake system should fail, the other half of the system still works. If one circuit fails, the brake pedal will go down much closer to the floor than usual and you will need to press it down much harder. And a much longer distance will be needed to stop the vehicle. ! Brake booster The brake booster uses engine manifold vacuum to assist braking force. Do not turn off the engine while driving because that will turn off the brake booster, result- ing in poor braking power. The brakes will continue to work even when the brake booster completely stops functioning. If this happens, however, you will have to push the pedal much harder than normal and the braking distance will increase.

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& Disc brake pad wear warning

indicators

The disc brake pad wear warning indica- tors on the disc brakes give a warning noise when the brake pads are worn. If a squeaking or scraping noise is heard from the disc brakes while braking, im- mediately have your vehicle inspected by the nearest SUBARU dealer.

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ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sys- tem)

WARNING

Always use the utmost care in driving – overconfidence because you are driving with an ABS equipped vehicle could easily lead to a serious accident.

CAUTION

. The ABS system does not always decrease stopping distance. You should always maintain a safe following distance from other vehicles.

. When driving on badly surfaced roads, gravel roads, icy road, or over deep newly fallen snow, stopping distances may be long- er for a vehicle with the ABS system than one without. When driving under these conditions, therefore, reduce your speed and leave ample distance from other vehicles.

. When you feel the ABS system operating, you should maintain

constant brake pedal pressure. Do not pump the brake pedal since doing so may defeat the operation of the ABS system.

The ABS system prevents the lock-up of wheels which may occur during sudden braking or braking on slippery road sur- faces. This helps prevent the loss of steering control and directional stability caused by wheel lock-up.

When the ABS system is operating, you may hear a chattering noise or feel a slight vibration in the brake pedal. This is normal when the ABS operates.

The ABS system will not operate when the vehicle speed is below approximately 6
mph (10 km/h).

& ABS system self-check You may feel a slight shock in the brake pedal and hear the operating sound of ABS from the engine compartment just after the vehicle is started. This is caused by an automatic functional test of the ABS system being carried out and does not indicate any abnormal condition.

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& ABS warning light

Vehicle with SI-DRIVE

Vehicle without SI-DRIVE

The ABS warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”

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the warning light behavior is as the ABS

NOTE If described in the following, 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 approximately 8 mph (12 km/h). . The warning light comes on during driving, but it goes out immediately and remains off. When driving with an insufficient battery voltage such as when the engine is jump started, the ABS warning light may come on. This is due to the low battery voltage and does not indicate a malfunction. When the battery becomes fully charged, the light will go out.

Electronic Brake Force Dis- tribution (EBD) system

The EBD system maximizes the effective- ness of the brakes by allowing the rear brakes to supply a greater proportion of the braking force. It functions by adjusting the distribution of braking force to the rear wheels in accordance with the vehicle’s loading condition and speed. The EBD system is an integral part of the ABS system and uses some of the ABS system’s components to perform its func- tion of optimizing the distribution of brak- ing force. If any of the ABS components used by the EBD function fails, the EBD system also stops working.

When the EBD system is operating, you may hear a chattering noise or feel a slight vibration in the brake pedal. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

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position and goes out 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 be working 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 come on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.

. The warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, but it does not go out even when the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 8
mph (12 km/h).

. The warning light comes on dur-

ing driving.

If these occur, have the ABS system repaired at the first available oppor- tunity by your SUBARU dealer.

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& Steps to take if EBD system

fails

Vehicle with SI-DRIVE

Vehicle without SI-DRIVE

If a malfunction occurs in the EBD system,

the system stops working and the brake system warning light and ABS warning light come on simultaneously.

The EBD system may be faulty 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 warning light illuminate simultaneously, take the following steps: 1. Stop the vehicle in the nearest safe, flat place. 2. Shut down the engine, then restart it. 3. Release the parking brake. If both warning lights go out, the EBD system may be faulty. Drive carefully to the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the system inspected. 4. If both warning lights come on again and stay illuminated after the engine has been restarted, shut down the engine again, apply the parking brake, and check the brake fluid level. 5.

If the brake fluid level is not below the

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“MIN” mark, the EBD system may be faulty. Drive carefully to the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the system inspected. is below the 6. “MIN” mark, DO NOT drive the vehicle. Instead, have the vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU dealer for repair.

the brake fluid level

If

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 on, 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.

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Vehicle Dynamics Control system (if equipped)

WARNING

Always use the utmost care in driving – overconfidence because you are driving with a Vehicle Dy- namics Control system equipped vehicle could easily lead to a ser- ious accident.

CAUTION

. Even if your vehicle is equipped with Vehicle Dynamics Control, winter tires or snow chains should be used when driving on snow-covered or icy roads; in addition, vehicle speed should be reduced considerably. Simply having a Vehicle Dynamics Con- trol system does not guarantee that the vehicle will be able to avoid accidents in any situation. the Vehicle Dy- namics Control system is an indication that the road being travelled on has a slippery sur- face; since having Vehicle Dy- namics Control is no guarantee

. Activation of

that full vehicle control will be maintained at all times and under all conditions, its activation should be seen as a sign that the speed of the vehicle should be reduced considerably.

. Whenever suspension compo- nents, steering components, or an axle are removed from a vehicle equipped with Vehicle Dynamics Control, have an authorized SUBARU dealer per- form an inspection of that sys- tem.

. The following precautions should be observed in order to ensure that the Vehicle Dynamics Con- trol system is operating properly: – All four wheels should be fitted with tires of the same size, type, and brand. Further- more, the amount of wear should be the same for all four tires.

– Keep the tire pressure at the proper level as shown on the vehicle placard attached to the driver’s side door pillar.

– Use only the specified tem- porary spare tire to replace a flat tire. With a temporary

spare tire, the effectiveness of the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is reduced and this should be taken into account when driving the vehicle in such a condition.

In the event of wheelspin and/or skidding on a slippery road surface and/or during cornering and/or an evasive maneuver, the Vehicle Dynamics Control system adjusts the engine’s output and the wheels’ respective braking forces to help maintain traction and directional control. . Traction Control Function The traction control function is designed to prevent spinning of the driving wheels on slippery road surfaces, thereby helping to maintain traction and directional control. Activation of this function is shown by steady illumination of the Vehicle Dy- namics Control operation indicator light. . Skid Suppression Function The skid suppression function is designed to help maintain directional stability by suppressing the wheels’ tendency to slide sideways during steering operations. Acti- vation of this function is shown by flashing of the Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light.

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NOTE . Slight twitching of the brake pedal may be felt when the Vehicle Dynamics Control system operates; a small de- gree of vehicle or steering wheel shak- ing may also be noticed in this situa- tion. These are normal characteristics of Vehicle Dynamics Control operation and are no cause for alarm. . When driving off immediately after starting the engine, a short-lived opera- tion noise may be noticed coming from the engine compartment. This noise is generated as a result of a check being performed on the Vehicle Dynamics Control system and is normal. . Depending on the timing of activa- tion of the brakes, the brake pedal may seem to jolt when you drive off after starting the engine. This is a conse- quence of the Vehicle Dynamics Con- trol operational check and is normal. . In the circumstances listed in the the vehicle may be more following, unstable than it feels to the driver. The Vehicle Dynamics Control System may therefore operate. Such operation does not indicate a system fault.

. on gravel-covered or rutted roads . on unfinished roads . when the vehicle is towing a trailer

. when the vehicle is fitted with snow tires or winter tires

. Activation of the Vehicle Dynamics Control system will cause operation of the steering wheel to feel slightly different compared to that for normal conditions. . Even if the vehicle is equipped with a Vehicle Dynamics Control system, it is important that winter tires be used when driving on snow-covered or icy roads. (All four wheels should be fitted with tires of the same size and brand). Furthermore, if snow chains are to be used, they should be fitted on the front wheels. When a vehicle is fitted with snow chains, however, the effective- ness of the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is reduced and this should be taken into account when driving the vehicle in such a condition. . It to reduce is always important speed when approaching a corner, even if the vehicle is equipped with Vehicle Dynamics Control. . All four wheels should be fitted with tires of the same size, type, and brand; furthermore, the amount of wear should be the same for all four tires. If these precautions are not observed and non-matching tires are used, it is quite possible that the Vehicle Dy-

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namics Control system will be unable to operate correctly as intended. . Always turn off the engine before replacing a tire as failure to do so may render the Vehicle Dynamics Control system unable to operate correctly.

& Vehicle Dynamics Control

system monitor

! Vehicle Dynamics Control opera-

tion indicator light

Vehicle with SI-DRIVE

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switch has been turned to the ON position. ! Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light

Vehicle with SI-DRIVE

Vehicle without SI-DRIVE

light

turns on when the The indicator ignition switch is turned to the ON position; it turns off approximately 2 seconds later. This indicator light flashes during activa- tion of the skid suppression function and is illuminated steadily during activation of the traction control function. The following two situations could indicate the Vehicle Dynamics a malfunction of Control system; if either should occur, have an authorized SUBARU dealer carry out an inspection of that system at the first available opportunity. . The indicator light does not turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. . The indicator light does not turn off approximately 2 seconds after the ignition

Vehicle without SI-DRIVE

indicating that

This single light has the function of indicating malfunctions in the Vehicle Dynamics Control system and the function of the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is not operating. It comes on in the event of a malfunction in the system and is illuminated whenever the system is not operating. ! Vehicle Dynamics Control warning The warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and goes off several seconds after engine startup. This lighting pattern indicates that the Vehicle Dynamics Con- trol system is operating normally.

The following situations could indicate a malfunction of the Vehicle Dynamics

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Control system; if any should occur, have an authorized SUBARU dealer carry out an inspection of the system at the first available opportunity. . The warning light does not turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. . The warning light turns on while the vehicle is being driven. . When a malfunction has occurred in the Vehicle Dynamics Control electrical system, only the warning light will turn on. In such an event, the ABS will still be operating normally. . The warning light will also turn on when a problem occurs with the ABS or Vehicle Dynamics Control electronic control sys- tems.

Because the Vehicle Dynamics Control system controls each brake through the ABS, whenever the ABS stops operating due to a malfunction in that electrical system, the Vehicle Dynamics Control will also become unable to control all four brakes. Thus Vehicle Dynamics Control system operation halts and the warning light turns on. Although both the Vehicle Dynamics Control system and the ABS will be inoperable in this situation, it will still be possible to stop the vehicle using normal braking. The Vehicle Dynamics

Control system and the ABS do not adversely affect operation of the vehicle in any way when they are inoperable; however should such a situation occur, drive with care and have an authorized SUBARU dealer carry out an inspection of those systems at the first available oppor- tunity. NOTE When the warning light turns on and off in the following way, it indicates that the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is operating normally. . Although turning on after the engine has been started, the warning light quickly turns off and stays off. . The warning light turns on when the vehicle is being driven; it then turns off and stays off. ! Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF in-

dicator light

This light comes on to indicate that the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is in non-operation mode. This does not con- stitute failure of the Vehicle Dynamics Control system. NOTE . The indicator light may stay on for a while after the engine has been started,

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especially in cold weather. This occurs because the engine has not yet warmed up and is completely normal. The light will turn off when the engine has reached a suitable operating tem- perature. . When an engine problem occurs and the CHECK ENGINE warning light/ malfunction indicator lamp turns on, the indicator light will also come on. The following two situations could indicate the Vehicle Dynamics malfunction of Control system;