Subaru 2014 Impreza STI, Owner'S Manual

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Starting and operating/Vehicle Dynamics Control system
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Vehicle Dynamics Control
OFF switch (STI)
Indicator light
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch
When the switch is pressed briefly or for
more than approximately 3 seconds dur-
ing engine operation, the mode of the
Vehicle Dynamics Control System will be
changed.
!
Vehicle Dynamics Control mode
When the ignition switch is on, this mode
is selected.
This mode enables all controls for ABS,
the Traction Control System, and the
Vehicle Dynamics Control system. Select
this mode for most driving situations.
When this mode is selected, the indicator
light on the combination meter turns off.
!
Traction mode
This mode restricts the functions of the
Traction Control System and Vehicle
Dynamics Control system and thus delays
utilizing their functions as a reaction to
vehicle behavior in comparison with the
Vehicle Dynamics Control mode. This
mode should be used in driving situations
where the vehicle dynamic performance
will improve without decreasing engine
torque control.
When the switch is pressed briefly during
engine operation, the indicator light on the
combination meter illuminates in green.
When the switch is pressed again to
reactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control
system, the indicator light turns off.
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Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF
mode
This mode allows only the ABS control.
This mode should be used in an emer-
gency situation such as getting out of
snow or mud.
When the switch is pressed for more than
approximately 3 seconds during engine
operation, the indicator light on the com-
bination meter illuminates in yellow. When
the switch is pressed again to reactivate
the Vehicle Dynamics Control system, the
indicator light turns off.
NOTE
.
The Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-
tem will be activated automatically
when the engine is started.
.
If the switch is held down for 10
seconds or longer, the indicator light
turns off, the Vehicle Dynamics Control
system is activated, and the system
ignores any further pressing of the
switch. To make the switch usable
again, turn the ignition switch to the
“
LOCK
”
position and restart the en-
gine.
.
When the Vehicle Dynamics Control
OFF mode is selected, the vehicle
’
s
running performance is comparable
with that of a vehicle that does not
have a Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-