Get Instruments and controls -> CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp Guide for Subaru Outback SUV Third Generation (2005-2009)

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& Front passenger’s frontal

airbag ON and OFF indica-

tors

or : Front passenger’s frontal airbag

ON indicator

or : Front passenger’s frontal airbag

OFF indicator

The front passenger’s frontal airbag ON

and OFF indicators show you the status of

the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag.

The indicators are located between the

map lights.

When the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position, both the ON and OFF

indicators illuminate for 6 seconds during

which time the system is checked. Follow-

ing the system check, bot h indicators

extinguish for 2 seconds. After that, one

of the indicators illuminates depending on

the status of the front passenger’s SRS

frontal airbag determined by the Subaru

advanced frontal airbag system monitor-

ing.

If the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag

is activated, the passenger’s frontal airbag

ON indicator will illuminate while the OFF

indicator will remain extinguished.

If the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag

is deactivated, the passenger’sfrontal

airbag ON indicator wil l remain extin-

guished while the OFF i ndicator will

illuminate.

If both the ON and OFF indicators remain

lit or extinguished simultane ously, the

system is faulty. Contact your SUBARU

dealer immediately for an inspection.

& CHECK ENGINE warn-

ing light/Malfunction

indicator lamp

CAUTION

If the CHECK ENGINE warning light/

malfunction indicator lamp comes

on while you are driving, have your

vehicle checked/repaired by your

SUBARU dealer as soon as possi-

ble. Continued vehicle operation

without having the emission control

system checked and repaired as

necessary could cause serious da-

mage, which may not be covered by

your vehicle’s warranty.

If this light comes on steadily or blinks

while the engine is running, it may indicate

that there is a problem or pote ntial

problem somewhere in the emission con-

trol system.

! If the light comes on steadily:

If the light comes on steadily while driving

or does not go out after the engine starts,

an emission control system malfunction

has been detected.

You should have your vehicle checked by

an authorized SUBARU dealer immedi-

ately.

NOTE

This light also comes on when the fuel

filler cap is not tightened until it clicks.

If you have recently refueled your vehicle,

the cause of the CHECK ENGINE warning

light/malfunction indicator lamp coming on

could be a loose or missing fuel filler cap.

Remove the cap and retighten it until it

clicks. Make sure nothing is interfering

with the sealing of the cap. Tightening the

cap will not make the CHECK ENGINE

warning light/malfunction indicator lamp

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turn off immediately. It may take several

driving trips. If the light does not go out,

take your vehicle to your authorized

SUBARU dealer immediately.

! If the light is blinking:

If the light is blinking while driving, an

engine misfire condition has been de-

tected which may damage the emission

control system.

To prevent serious damage to the emis-

sion control system, you should do the

following.

. Reduce vehicle speed.

. Avoid hard acceleration.

. Avoid steep uphill grades.

. Reduce the amount of cargo, if possi-

ble.

. Stop towing a t railer as soon as

possible.

The CHECK ENGINE warning light/mal-

function indicator lamp may stop blinking

and come on steadily after several driving

trips. You should have your vehicle

checked by an authorized SUBARU deal-

er immediately.

& Charge warning light

If this light comes on when the engine is

running, it may indicate that the charging

system is not working properly.

If the light comes on while driving or does

not go out after the engine starts, stop the

engine at the first safe opportunity and

check the alternator belt. If the belt is

loose, broken or if the belt is in good

condition but the light remains on, contact

your nearest SUB ARU dealer immedi-

ately.

& Oil pressure warning

light

CAUTION

Do not operate the engine with the

oil pressure warning light on. This

may cause serious engine damage.

If this light comes on when the engine is

running, it may indicate that the engine oil

pressure is low and the lubricating system

is not working properly.

If the light comes on while driving or does

not go out after the engine starts, stop the

engine at the first safe opportunity and

check the engine oil level. If the oil level is

low, add oil immediately. If the engine oil is

at the proper level but the light remains on,

contact your neare st SUBA RU deal er

immediately.

& AT OIL TEMPerature

warning light (AT vehi-

cles)

The AT oil temperature warning light

comes on when the ignition switch is

turned to the “ON” position and goes out

after approximately two seconds.

If this light comes on when the engine is

running, it may indicate that the automatic

transmission fluid temperature is too hot.

If the light comes on while driving, it is

unnecessary to stop the vehicle, but avoid

driving up steep grades or in stop-and-go

traffic.

! Automatic transmission control

system warning

If the light flashes after the engine starts, it

may indicate that the automatic transmis-

sion control system is not working prop-

erly. C ontact your nearest S UBARU

dealer for service immediately.

& Low tire pressure

warning light (if

equipped)

When the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position, the low tire pressure warn-

ing light will come on for approximately 2

seconds to check that the tire pressure

monitoring system (TPMS) is functioning

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