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Vehicle Dynamics Control warning / operation indicator

Amber solid car seen from the front with a plain body and wheels, above two S-shaped skid tracks. Colour per UN R121. · also called “skid control light”, “traction control light”, “vdc light”

What it means on subaru

Stability control active or faulty

Flashes while the skid suppression or traction control function is working. If the warning light comes on while driving, the system is probably inoperative; have the vehicle checked by a dealer immediately. If the ABS is inoperative the Vehicle Dynamics Control system also stops working and the light comes on, but the ordinary brake functions remain available.

Source · Manufacturer manual Forester e-BOXER Vehicle Owner's Manual · checked

Where it appears

Questions about the Vehicle Dynamics Control warning / operation indicator symbol

What does the Vehicle Dynamics Control warning / operation indicator symbol mean on Subaru cars?
Flashes while the skid suppression or traction control function is working. If the warning light comes on while driving, the system is probably inoperative; have the vehicle checked by a dealer immediately. If the ABS is inoperative the Vehicle Dynamics Control system also stops working and the light comes on, but the ordinary brake functions remain available.
What does the Vehicle Dynamics Control warning / operation indicator symbol look like?
Amber solid car seen from the front with a plain body and wheels, above two S-shaped skid tracks. Colour per UN R121. It is also called “skid control light”, “traction control light” and “vdc light”.

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