Subaru 2003 Legacy - Manual (Page 288)

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D
when the vehicle is fitted with snow tires or winter tires
D
Activation of the VDC system will cause operation of the steering
wheel to feel slightly different compared to that for normal condi-
tions.
D
Even if the vehicle is equipped with a VDC 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).
D
It is always important to reduce speed when approaching a cor-
ner, even if the vehicle is equipped with VDC.
D
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-match-
ing tires are used, it is quite possible that the VDC system will be
unable to operate correctly as intended.
D
Always turn off the engine before replacing a tire as failure to do
so may render the VDC system unable to operate correctly.
B
VDC system monitor
HB4010FB
n VDC OFF indicator light
D The VDC OFF indicator light turns on initially when the ignition key
is turned to the ON position; it subsequently turns off 6 seconds after
the engine is started.
D This light turns on to indicate that the VDC system is in non-opera-
tion mode. This does not constitute failure of the VDC system.