Subaru 2011 Tribeca, Owner'S Manual

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Black plate (274,1)
北 米
Model "A3160BE-C" EDITED: 2010/ 11/ 19
7-26
Starting and operating
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Vehicle Dynamics Control warning
The warning light illuminates when the
ignition switch is turned to the
“
ON
”
position and turns 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
Control system; if any should occur, we
recommend that you have an authorized
SUBARU dealer carry out an inspection of
the system at the first available opportu-
nity.
.
The warning light does not illuminate
when the ignition key is turned to the ON
position.
.
The warning light illuminates while the
vehicle is being driven.
.
When a malfunction has occurred in
the Vehicle Dynamics Control electrical
system, only the warning light will illumi-
nate. In such an event, the ABS will still be
operating normally.
.
The warning light will also illuminate
when a problem occurs with the ABS or
Vehicle Dynamics Control electronic con-
trol systems.
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 illuminates. 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 illuminates and
turns off in the following way, it in-
dicates that the Vehicle Dynamics
Control system is operating normally.
.
Although illuminating after the en-
gine has been started, the warning light
quickly turns off and remains off.
.
The warning light illuminates when
the vehicle is being driven; it then turns
off and remains off.
!
Traction Control system OFF indica-
tor light
This light illuminates to indicate that the
Traction Control system is in non-opera-
tion mode. This does not constitute failure
of the Vehicle Dynamics Control system.
NOTE
.
The indicator light may remain illu-
minated for a while after the engine has
been started, especially in cold weath-
er. 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 operat-
ing temperature.
.
When an engine problem occurs
and the malfunction indicator lamp
illuminates, the indicator light will also
illuminate.
The following two situations could indicate
malfunction of the Vehicle Dynamics
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 illuminate
when the ignition key is turned to the ON
position.
.
The indicator light fails to turn off after
the engine is started, even when several
minutes have passed to allow the engine