Subaru 2009 Impreza - Manual (Page 261)

! 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 Vehicle
Dynamics Control mode 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 Traction Control
OFF indicator light
“ ” on the combination
meter illuminates in green. When the
switch is pressed again to reactivate the
Vehicle Dynamics Control system, the
Traction Control OFF indicator light
“ ”
turns off.
! 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
2 seconds during engine operation, the
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator
light
“ ” on the combination meter illumi-
nates in yellow. When the switch is
pressed again to reactivate the Vehicle
Dynamics Control system, the Vehicle
Dynamics Control OFF indicator light
“ ”
turns off.
NOTE
. When a mode other than the Vehicle
Dynamics Control mode is selected,
the Vehicle Dynamics Control system
automatically reactivates itself the next
time the ignition switch is turned to the
“LOCK” position and the engine is
restarted.
. 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-
tem. Do not deactivate the Vehicle
Dynamics Control system except when
absolutely necessary.
& Vehicle Dynamics Control
OFF switch (except WRX STI)
Pressing the switch to deactivate the
Vehicle Dynamics Control system can
facilitate the following operations:
. a standing start on a steeply sloping
road with a snowy, gravel-covered, or
otherwise slippery surface
Starting and operating
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