| WARNING
Always use the utmost care in
driving - overconfidence because
you are driving with a Vehicle Dynamics
Control system equipped
vehicle could easily lead to a serious
accident. |
CAUTION
- Even if your vehicle is equipped
with Vehicle Dynamics Control
system, winter tires should be
used when driving on snow-covered
or icy roads; in addition,
vehicle speed should be reduced
considerably. Simply having a
Vehicle Dynamics Control system
does not guarantee that the
vehicle will be able to avoid
accidents in any situation.
- Activation of the Vehicle Dynamics
Control system is an
indication that the road being
travelled on has a slippery surface;
since having Vehicle Dynamics Control is no guarantee
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 components,
steering components, or
an axle are removed from a
vehicle equipped with the Vehicle
Dynamics Control system, have
an inspection of that system
performed by an authorized
SUBARU dealer.
- The following precautions should
be observed in order to ensure
that the Vehicle Dynamics Control
system is operating properly.
- 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.
- 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 temporary
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.
- If non-matching tires are used,
the Vehicle Dynamics Control
system may not operate correctly.
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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.
NOTE
- The Vehicle Dynamics Control system
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 noise 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 following circumstances, 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 the vehicle is equipped with
Vehicle Dynamics Control.
- 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.
Refer to "Vehicle Dynamics Control warning
light/Vehicle Dynamics Control operation
indicator light" and "Vehicle
Dynamics Control OFF indicator light"
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Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
system
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch