Subaru 2014 Forester, Руководство пользователя

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slippery road surfaces, thereby helping to
maintain traction and directional control.
Activation of this function is shown by
flashing the Vehicle Dynamics 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.
NOTE
.
The Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-
tem may be considered normal when
the following conditions occur.
–
Slight twitching of the brake
pedal is felt.
–
The vehicle or steering wheel
shakes to a small degree.
–
An operating sound from the
engine compartment is heard
briefly when starting the engine
and when driving off after starting
the engine.
–
The brake pedal seems to jolt
when driving off after starting the
engine.
.
In the circumstances shown in the
following list, the vehicle may be less
stable than it feels to the driver. The
Vehicle Dynamics Control System may
therefore operate. Such operation does
not indicate a system malfunction.
–
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.
.
It is always important to reduce
speed when approaching a corner,
even if your vehicle is equipped with
the Vehicle Dynamics Control system.
.
Always turn off the engine before
replacing a tire. Failure to do so may
render the Vehicle Dynamics Control
system unable to operate correctly.
&
Vehicle Dynamics Control
system monitor
Refer to
“
Vehicle Dynamics Control warn-
ing light/Vehicle Dynamics Control opera-
tion indicator light
” F
3-22 and
“
Vehicle
Dynamics Control OFF indicator light
” F
3-
23.
&
Vehicle Dynamics Control
OFF switch
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch
(models with power rear gate)
Starting and operating/Vehicle Dynamics Control system
7-37
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