Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch

Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual / Starting and operating / Vehicle Dynamics Control system / Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch

Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch

Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch Pressing the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch deactivates the Vehicle Dynamics Control system.

Creating an adequate driving wheel slip by deactivating the Vehicle Dynamics Control system temporarily may help to escape from the following situations. Use the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch as necessary.

a standing start on a steeply sloping road with a snowy, gravel-covered, or otherwise slippery surface
extrication of the vehicle when its wheels are stuck in mud or deep snow

Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light (type A)

Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light (type B)

When the switch is pressed during engine operation, the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light " " on the combination meter illuminates. The Vehicle Dynamics Control system will be deactivated and the vehicle will behave like a model not equipped with the Vehicle Dynamics Control system. When the switch is pressed again to reactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system, the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light turns off.

With the Vehicle Dynamics Control system deactivated, traction and stability enhancement offered by Vehicle Dynamics Control system is unavailable. Therefore you should not deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system except under above-mentioned situations.

NOTE

When the switch has been pressed to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system, the Vehicle Dynamics Control system automatically reactivates itself the next time the ignition switch is turned to the "LOCK"/"OFF" position and the engine is restarted.
If the switch is held down for 30 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"/"OFF" position and restart the engine.
When the switch is pressed to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system, the vehicle's running performance is comparable with that of a vehicle that does not have a Vehicle Dynamics Control system. Do not deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system except when absolutely necessary.
Even when the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is deactivated, components of the brake control system may still activate. When the brake control system is activated, the Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light flashes.

System features

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 wh ...

Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (U.S.-spec. models)

Low tire pressure warning light (type A) Low tire pressure warning light (type B) The tire pressure monitoring system provides the driver with a warning message when tire pressure is sever ...

Other materials:

Adjustment
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580) > Primary Pulley and Secondary PulleyADJUSTMENT1. PROCEDURE IN REPLACEMENT OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY PULLEY, OR IN REPLACEMENT OF PRIMARY PULLEY, SECONDARY PULLEY AND VARIATOR CHAIN1. Measure depth “Lp” from the ST upper face to the primary pul ...

Automatic engine shutdown
The remote engine start system will automatically shut down or will not start the engine under the following conditions. The total run-time has exceeded 20 minutes. Any door or the rear gate is opened. The select lever is moved to any position other than "P". The engine hood is opene ...

Replacing battery of access key
CAUTION When removing or reinstalling the access key cover, make sure that the plastic part does not come off or become misaligned. Battery: Button battery CR2032 Release button Mechanical key 1. Take out the mechanical key. 2. Wrap a flat-head screwdriver with vinyl tape or ...