Get Instruments and controls -> Warning and indicator lights Guide for Subaru XV SUV First Generation (2010-2016)

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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights

Warning and indicator lights

: CHECK ENGINE warning light/Mal-

: Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indica-

function indicator light

tor light

& Initial illumination for system

: Coolant temperature high warning light

: Cruise control indicator light

check

(if equipped)

: Charge warning light

Several of the warning and indicator lights

: Cruise control set indicator light

illuminate when the ignition switch is

: Oil pressure warning light

(if equipped)

initially turned to the “ON” position. This

: Engine low oil level warning light

permits checking the operation of the

: Automatic headlight beam leveler

bulbs.

warning light (models with HID head-

: Windshield washer fluid warning light

lights)

Apply the parking brake and turn the

: AT OIL TEMP warning light

ignition switch to the “ON” position. For

If any lights fail to illuminate, it indicates a

(CVT models)

the system check, the following lights

burned-out bulb or a malfunction of the

: Low tire pressure warning light

illuminate and then turn off after several

corresponding system.

(U.S.- spec. models)

seconds or after the engine has started.

Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer

: Seatbelt warning light

for repair.

: ABS warning light

(The seatbelt warning light turns off

: Brake system warning light

only when the driver fastens the

& Seatbelt warning light

seatbelt.)

and chime

: Low fuel warning light

: Front passenger’s seatbelt warning

Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt

: Hill start assist warning light/Hill start

light

warning device at the driver’s and front

assist OFF indicator light

(The seatbelt warning light turns off

passenger’s seat, as required by current

only when the front seat passenger

: Door open warning light

safety standards.

fastens the seatbelt.)

With the ignition switch turned to the “ON”

: AWD warning light (CVT models)

position, this device reminds the driver

: SRS airbag system warning light

: Power steering warning light

and front passenger to fasten their seat-

ON /

: Front passenger’s frontal airbag

belts by illuminating the warning lights in

: Vehicle Dynamics Control warning

ON indicator light

the locations indicated in the following

light/Vehicle Dynamics Control opera-

illustration and sounding a chime.

: Front passenger’s frontal airbag

tion indicator light

OFF indicator light

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operation that follows the 6-second

! Operation

warning after turning ON the ignition

If the driver and/or front passenger have/

switch. When the ignition switch is

has not yet fastened the seatbelt(s) when

turned ON next time, however, the

the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”

complete sequence of the warning

position, the seatbelt warning light(s) will

operation resumes. For further details

flash for 6 seconds, to warn that the

about canceling the warning operation,

seatbelt(s) is/are unfastened. If the dri-

please contact your SUBARU dealer.

ver’s seatbelt is not fastened, a chime will

also sound simultaneously.

If there is no passenger on the front

passenger’s seat, the seatbelt warning

NOTE

device for the front passenger’s seat will

. If the driver’s and/or front passen-

be deactivated. The front passenger’s

ger’s seatbelt(s) are/is still not fastened

occupant detection system monitors

Driver’s warning light

6 seconds later, the seatbelt warning

whether or not there is a passenger on

device operates as follows according

the front passenger’s seat.

to the vehicle speed.

Observe the following precautions. Failure

– At speeds lower than approxi-

to do so may prevent the device from

mately 9 mph (15 km/h)

functioning correctly or cause the device

The warning light(s) for unfastened

to fail.

seatbelt(s) will alternate between

. Do not install any accessory such as a

steady illumination and flashing at

table or TV onto the seatback.

15-second intervals. The chime will

. Do not store a heavy load in the

not sound.

seatback pocket.

– At speeds higher than approxi-

. Do not allow the rear seat occupant to

mately 9 mph (15 km/h)

place his/her hands or legs on the front

The warning light(s) for unfastened

passenger’s seatback, or allow him/her to

seatbelt(s) will alternate between

pull the seatback.

Front passenger’s warning light

flashing and steady illumination at

. Do not use front seats with their back-

15-second intervals and the chime

ward-forward position and seatback not

will sound while the warning light(s)

being locked into place securely. If any of

is/are flashing.

them are not locked securely, adjust them

. It is possible to cancel the warning

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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights

again. For adjusting procedure, refer to

& Front passenger’s frontal

& SRS airbag system

“Front seats” F1-2.

airbag ON and OFF indica-

warning light

tors

If the seatbelt warning device for the front

WARNING

passenger’s seat does not function cor-

rectly (e.g., it is activated even when the

If the warning light exhibits any of

front passenger’s seat is empty or it is

the following conditions, there may

deactivated even when the front passen-

be a malfunction in the seatbelt

ger has not fastened his/her seatbelt),

pretensioners and/or SRS airbag

take the following actions.

system. Immediately take your vehi-

. Ensure that no article is placed on the

cle to your nearest SUBARU dealer

seat other than a child restraint system

to have the system checked. Unless

and its child occupant, although we

checked and properly repaired, the

strongly recommend that all children sit

seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS

in the rear seat properly restrained.

airbag will not operate properly in

. Ensure that there is no article left in the

the event of a collision, which may

seatback pocket.

increase the risk of injury.

ON /

: Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON

. Ensure that the backward-forward po-

. Flashing or flickering of the warn-

indicator

sition and seatback of front passenger’s

ing light

: Front passenger’s frontal airbag OFF

seat are locked into place securely by

indicator

. No illumination of the warning

moving the seat back and forth.

light when the ignition switch is

The front passenger’s frontal airbag ON

first turned to the “ON” position

and OFF indicators show you the status of

If still the seatbelt warning device for front

the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag.

passenger’s seat does not function cor-

. Continuous illumination of the

rectly after taking relevant corrective ac-

The indicators are located next to the

warning light

tions described above, immediately con-

clock in the center portion of the dash-

. Illumination of the warning light

tact your SUBARU dealer for an inspec-

board.

while driving

tion.

When the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position, both the ON and OFF

For details about the components mon-

indicators illuminate for 6 seconds during

itored by the warning light, refer to “SRS

which time the system is checked. Follow-

airbag system monitors” F1-64.

ing the system check, both indicators turn

off for 2 seconds. After that, one of the

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NOTE

indicators illuminates depending on the

& CHECK ENGINE warn-

status of the front passenger’s SRS frontal

ing light/Malfunction in-

This light also illuminates when the fuel

airbag determined by the SUBARU ad-

filler cap is not tightened until it clicks.

dicator light

vanced frontal airbag system monitoring.

If you have recently refueled your vehicle,

If the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag

CAUTION

the cause of the CHECK ENGINE warning

is activated, the passenger’s frontal airbag

light/malfunction indicator light illuminating

ON indicator will illuminate while the OFF

If the CHECK ENGINE light illumi-

could be a loose or missing fuel filler cap.

indicator will remain off.

nates while you are driving, have

Remove the cap and retighten it until it

your vehicle checked/repaired by

If the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag

clicks. Make sure nothing is interfering

your SUBARU dealer as soon as

is deactivated, the passenger’s frontal

with the sealing of the cap. Tightening the

possible. Continued vehicle opera-

airbag ON indicator will remain off while

cap will not make the CHECK ENGINE

tion without having the emission

the OFF indicator will illuminate.

warning light turn off immediately. It may

control system checked and re-

With the ignition switch turned to the “ON”

take several driving trips. If the light does

paired as necessary could cause

position, if both the ON and OFF indica-

not turn off, take your vehicle to your

serious damage, which may not be

tors remain illuminated or off simulta-

authorized SUBARU dealer immediately.

covered by your vehicle’s warranty.

neously even after the system check

! If the light is blinking

period, the system is malfunctioning.

If this light illuminates steadily or blinks

If the light is blinking while driving, an

Contact your SUBARU dealer immedi-

while the engine is running, it may indicate

engine misfire condition has been de-

ately for an inspection.

that there is a problem or potential

tected which may damage the emission

problem somewhere in the emission con-

control system.

trol system.

To prevent serious damage to the emis-

sion control system, you should do the

! If the light illuminates steadily

following.

If the light illuminates steadily while driving

. Reduce vehicle speed.

or does not turn off after the engine starts,

. Avoid hard acceleration.

an emission control system malfunction

. Avoid steep uphill grades.

has been detected.

. Reduce the amount of cargo, if possi-

You should have your vehicle checked by

ble.

an authorized SUBARU dealer immedi-

. If towing a trailer, stop doing so as soon

ately.

as possible (trailer towing permitted with

XV CROSSTREK models only).

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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights

The CHECK ENGINE warning light may

After that, this indicator light/warning light

– Blinking or illuminated in

stop blinking and illuminate steadily after

changes to BLUE and maintains illumina-

RED:

several driving trips. You should have your

tion in BLUE. This BLUE illuminated light

Safely stop the vehicle as

vehicle checked by an authorized

turns off when the engine is warmed up

soon as possible, and refer

SUBARU dealer immediately.

sufficiently.

to the emergency steps to

take in the case of engine

If the engine coolant temperature in-

& Coolant temperature

overheating. After that, have

creases over the specified range, the

low indicator light/Cool-

the system checked by your

indicator light/warning light blinks in

ant temperature high

nearest SUBARU dealer. Refer

RED. At this time, the engine is close to

to “Engine overheating” F9-

warning light

overheating.

13.

If the engine coolant temperature in-

CAUTION

– Blinking in RED and BLUE

creases further, the indicator light/warning

alternately:

. After turning the ignition switch

light illuminates in RED continuously. At

The electrical system may be

to the “ON” position, if this

this time, the engine may be overheating.

malfunctioning. Contact your

indicator light/warning light be-

SUBARU dealer for an inspec-

When the indicator light/warning light

haves in any of the following

tion.

blinks in RED or illuminates in RED, safely

ways, the electrical system may

stop the vehicle as soon as possible, and

be malfunctioning. Contact your

This coolant temperature low indicator

refer to the emergency steps to take in the

SUBARU dealer immediately for

light/coolant temperature high warning

case of engine overheating. Refer to

an inspection.

light has the following three functions.

“Engine overheating” F9-13. After that,

– It remains blinking in RED.

. Illumination in BLUE indicates insuffi-

have the system checked by your nearest

cient warming up of the engine

– It remains illuminated in RED

SUBARU dealer.

for more than 2 seconds.

. Blinking in RED indicates that the

Also, if the indicator light/warning light

engine is close to overheating

– It remains blinking in RED and

often blinks in RED, the electrical system

. Illumination in RED indicates overheat-

BLUE alternately.

may be malfunctioning. Contact your

ing condition of the engine

. While driving, if this indicator

SUBARU dealer for an inspection.

light/warning light behaves in

For a system check, this indicator light/

NOTE

any of the following ways, take

warning light illuminates in RED for

the specified appropriate mea-

If the engine is restarted after a certain

approximately 2 seconds when the igni-

sure listed below.

driving condition, this indicator light/

tion switch is turned to the “ON” position.

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NOTE

warning light may illuminate in RED.

illuminated, contact your nearest

However, this is not a malfunction if the

SUBARU dealer immediately.

. After replacing or adding the engine

indicator light/warning light turns off

For details about checking the engine oil

oil, if the engine oil level is within the

after a short time.

level or adding the engine oil, refer to

normal range when restarting the en-

“Engine oil” F11-8.

gine on a level surface, the warning

light will turn off.

& Charge warning light

CAUTION

. The warning light may illuminate

If this light illuminates when the engine is

temporarily in the following conditions

Do not operate the engine with the

running, it may indicate that the charging

because a low oil level may be detected

oil pressure warning light illumi-

system is not working properly.

as a result of significant oil movement

nated. This may cause serious en-

in the engine.

If the light illuminates while driving or does

gine damage.

– when the vehicle is considerably

not turn off after the engine starts, stop the

inclined on an uphill or steep slope

engine at the first safe opportunity and

– when the vehicle has continu-

check the alternator belt. If the belt is

& Engine low oil level

ously accelerated and decelerated

loose, broken or if the belt is in good

warning light

– when the vehicle is continuously

condition but the light remains illuminated,

turned

contact your nearest SUBARU dealer

This light illuminates when the engine oil

immediately.

level decreases to the lower limit.

– when the vehicle is driven on a

road that alternates continuously

If the engine low oil level warning light

& Oil pressure warning

between uphill and downhill

illuminates while driving, park the vehicle

light

in a safe and level location, and then

check the engine oil level. When the

& Windshield washer

If this light illuminates when the engine is

engine oil level is not within the normal

fluid warning light

running, it may indicate that the engine oil

range, refill with engine oil. Refer to

pressure is low and the lubricating system

This light illuminates when the fluid level in

“Engine oil” F11-8.

is not working properly.

the windshield washer fluid tank de-

If the warning light does not turn off after

If the light illuminates while driving or does

creases to the lower limit (approximately

refilling the engine oil, or the warning light

not turn off after the engine starts, stop the

1.1 US qt, 1.0 liter, 0.9 Imp qt).

illuminates even though the engine oil

engine at the first safe opportunity and

level is within the normal range, have the

check the engine oil level. If the oil level is

vehicle checked by a SUBARU dealer.

low, add oil immediately. If the engine oil is

at the proper level but the light remains

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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights

& AT OIL TEMP warning

should be checked monthly when cold

Your vehicle has also been equipped with

and inflated to the inflation pressure

a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate

light (CVT models)

recommended by the vehicle manufac-

when the system is not operating properly.

If this light illuminates when the engine is

turer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation

The TPMS malfunction indicator is com-

running, it may indicate that the transmis-

pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of

bined with the low tire pressure telltale.

sion fluid temperature is too hot.

a different size than the size indicated on

When the system detects a malfunction,

the vehicle placard or tire inflation pres-

the telltale will flash for approximately one

If the light illuminates while driving, im-

sure label, you should determine the

minute and then remain continuously

mediately stop the vehicle in a safe place

proper tire inflation pressure for those

illuminated. This sequence will continue

and let the engine idle until the warning

tires.)

upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long

light turns off.

as the malfunction exists. When the

As an added safety feature, your vehicle

! Transmission control system warn-

malfunction indicator is illuminated, the

has been equipped with a tire pressure

ing

system may not be able to detect or signal

monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates

low tire pressure as intended. TPMS

If the “AT OIL TEMP” warning light flashes

a low tire pressure telltale when one or

malfunctions may occur for a variety of

after the engine has started, it may

more of your tires is significantly under-

reasons, including the installation of re-

indicate that the transmission control

inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire

placement or alternate tires or wheels on

system is not working properly. Contact

pressure telltale illuminates, you should

the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from

your nearest SUBARU dealer for service

stop and check your tires as soon as

functioning properly. Always check the

immediately.

possible, and inflate them to the proper

TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing

pressure. Driving on a significantly under-

one or more tires or wheels on your

& Low tire pressure

inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and

vehicle to ensure that the replacement or

warning light (U.S.-spec.

can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also

alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS

models)

reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,

to continue to function properly.

and may affect the vehicle’s handling and

When the ignition switch is turned to the

Should the warning light illuminate stea-

stopping ability.

“ON” position, the low tire pressure warn-

dily after blinking for approximately one

Please note that the TPMS is not a

ing light will illuminate for approximately 2

minute, have the system inspected by

substitute for proper tire maintenance,

seconds to check that the tire pressure

your nearest SUBARU dealer as soon as

and it is the driver’s responsibility to

monitoring system (TPMS) is functioning

possible.

maintain correct tire pressure, even if

properly. If there is no problem and all tires

under-inflation has not reached the level

are properly inflated, the light will turn off.

WARNING

to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire

Each tire, including the spare (if provided),

pressure telltale.

If this light does not illuminate

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briefly after the ignition switch is

for tire and sensor replacement and/

& ABS warning light

turned ON or the light illuminates

or system resetting.

steadily after blinking for approxi-

CAUTION

If the light illuminates steadily after

mately one minute, you should have

blinking for approximately one min-

. If any of the following conditions

your Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys-

ute, promptly contact a SUBARU

occur, we recommend that you

tem checked at a SUBARU dealer as

dealer to have the system inspected.

have the ABS system repaired at

soon as possible.

the first available opportunity by

If this light illuminates while driving,

your SUBARU dealer.

CAUTION

never brake suddenly and keep

– The warning light does not

driving straight ahead while gradu-

The tire pressure monitoring system

illuminate when the ignition

ally reducing speed. Then slowly

is NOT a substitute for manually

switch is turned to the “ON”

pull off the road to a safe place.

checking tire pressure. The tire

position.

Otherwise an accident involving

pressure should be checked peri-

serious vehicle damage and serious

– The warning light illuminates

odically (at least monthly) using a

personal injury could occur.

when the ignition switch is

tire gauge. After any change to tire

turned to the “ON” position,

If this light still illuminates while

pressure(s), the tire pressure mon-

but it does not turn off even

driving after adjusting the tire pres-

itoring system will not re-check tire

when the vehicle speed ex-

sure, a tire may have significant

inflation pressures until the vehicle

ceeds approximately 25 mph

damage and a fast leak that causes

is first driven more than 20 mph (32

(40 km/h).

the tire to lose air rapidly. If you have

km/h). After adjusting the tire pres-

a flat tire, replace it with a spare tire

– The warning light illuminates

sures, increase the vehicle speed to

as soon as possible.

during driving.

at least 20 mph (32 km/h) to start the

When a spare tire is mounted or a

TPMS re-checking of the tire infla-

. When the warning light is on (and

wheel rim is replaced without the

tion pressures. If the tire pressures

the brake system warning light is

original pressure sensor/transmitter

are now above the severe low

off), the ABS function shuts

being transferred, the Low tire pres-

pressure threshold, the low tire

down. However, the conventional

sure warning light will illuminate

pressure warning light should turn

brake system continues to oper-

steadily after blinking for approxi-

off a few minutes later. Therefore, be

ate normally.

mately one minute. This indicates

sure to install the specified size for

the TPMS is unable to monitor all

the front and rear tires.

The ABS warning light illuminates to-

four road wheels. Contact your

gether with the brake system warning light

SUBARU dealer as soon as possible

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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights

if the EBD system malfunctions. For

When the battery becomes fully charged,

of the brake fluid reservoir with the ignition

further details of the EBD system mal-

the light will turn off.

switch in the “ON” position and with the

function warning, refer to “Electronic

parking brake fully released.

& Brake system

Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system

If the brake system warning light should

warning” F3-17.

warning light (red)

illuminate while driving (with the parking

NOTE

brake fully released and with the ignition

WARNING

switch positioned in “ON”), it could be an

If the warning light behavior is as

indication of leaking of brake fluid or worn

. Driving with the brake system

described in the following conditions,

brake pads. If this occurs, immediately

warning light on is dangerous.

the ABS system may be considered

stop the vehicle at the nearest safe place

This indicates your brake system

normal.

and check the brake fluid level. If the fluid

may not be working properly. If

. The warning light illuminates when

level is below the “MIN” mark in the

the light remains illuminated,

the ignition switch is turned to the

reservoir, do not drive the vehicle. Have

have the brakes inspected by a

“ON” position and turns off approxi-

the vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU

SUBARU dealer immediately.

mately 2 seconds after the engine has

dealer for repair.

started.

. If at all in doubt about whether

! Electronic Brake Force Distribution

. The warning light illuminates right

the brakes are operating prop-

(EBD) system warning

after the engine is started but turns off

erly, do not drive the vehicle.

immediately, remaining off.

Have your vehicle towed to the

The brake system warning light also

. The warning light remains illumi-

nearest SUBARU dealer for re-

illuminates if a malfunction occurs in the

nated after the engine has been started,

pair.

EBD system. In that event, it illuminates

but it turns off when the vehicle speed

together with the ABS warning light.

reaches approximately 25 mph (40

This light has the following functions.

The EBD system may be malfunctioning if

km/h).

the brake system warning light and ABS

! Parking brake warning

. The warning light illuminates during

warning light illuminate simultaneously

The light illuminates with the parking

driving, but it turns off immediately and

during driving.

brake applied while the ignition switch is

remains off.

Even if the EBD system fails, the conven-

in the “ON” position. It turns off when the

When driving with an insufficient battery

tional braking system will still function.

parking brake is fully released.

voltage such as when the engine is jump

However, the rear wheels will be more

! Brake fluid level warning

started, the ABS warning light may illumi-

prone to locking when the brakes are

nate. This is due to the low battery voltage

This light illuminates when the brake fluid

applied harder than usual and the vehi-

and does not indicate a malfunction.

level has dropped to near the “MIN” level

cle’s motion may therefore become some-

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what harder to control.

mately 2.6 US gal (10.0 liters, 2.2 Imp gal).

inspected at an authorized SUBARU

It only operates when the ignition switch is

dealer.

If the brake system warning light and ABS

in the “ON” position.

warning light illuminate simultaneously,

take the following steps.

! Hill start assist OFF indicator light

CAUTION

1. Stop the vehicle in the nearest safe,

While the Hill start assist system is

flat place.

Promptly put fuel in the tank when-

deactivated, the Hill start assist OFF

2. Shut down the engine, apply the

ever the low fuel warning light

indicator light illuminates continuously to

parking brake and then restart it.

illuminates. Engine misfires as a

inform the driver that the Hill start assist

3. Release the parking brake. If both

result of an empty tank could cause

system is not operational.

warning lights turn off, the EBD system

damage to the engine.

may be malfunctioning. Drive carefully to

& Door open warning

the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the

light

NOTE

system inspected.

The warning light illuminates if any door,

This light does not turn off unless the

4. If both warning lights illuminate again

the rear gate (5-door models) or trunk lid

tank is replenished up to an internal

and remain illuminated after the engine

(4-door models) is not fully closed. This

fuel quantity of approximately 4.5 US

has been restarted, shut down the engine

function is effective even if the ignition

gal (17 liters, 3.7 Imp gal).

again, apply the parking brake, and check

switch is in the “LOCK” (off) or “ACC”

the brake fluid level.

position, or the key is removed from the

5. If the brake fluid level is not below the

& Hill start assist warning

ignition switch.

“MIN” mark, the EBD system may be

light/Hill start assist

malfunctioning. Drive carefully to the

Always make sure this light is not illumi-

OFF indicator light

nearest SUBARU dealer and have the

nated before you start to drive.

system inspected.

! Hill start assist warning light

& All-Wheel Drive warn-

6. If the brake fluid level is below the

While the engine is running, if there are

ing light (CVT models)

“MIN” mark, DO NOT drive the vehicle.

any malfunctions in the Hill start assist

Instead, have the vehicle towed to the

This light blinks if the vehicle is driven with

system, the warning light will illuminate.

nearest SUBARU dealer for repair.

tires of differing diameters fitted on the

wheels or with an excessively low air

WARNING

& Low fuel warning light

pressure in any of the tires.

The low fuel warning light illuminates

When the Hill start assist warning

when the tank is nearly empty, at approxi-

light illuminates, have the vehicle

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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights

tion of the power steering control

have the vehicle inspected immedi-

CAUTION

system.

ately.

Continuing to drive with the AWD

warning light blinking can damage

& Vehicle Dynamics

NOTE

the powertrain. If the AWD warning

Control warning light/

If the steering wheel is operated in the

light starts to blink, promptly park in

Vehicle Dynamics Con-

following ways, the power steering

a safe place and check whether the

trol operation indicator

control system may temporarily limit

tires have differing diameters and

light

the power assist in order to prevent the

whether any of the tires has an

system components, such as the con-

excessively low inflation pressure.

trol computer and drive motor, from

! Vehicle Dynamics Control warning

overheating.

light

& Power steering warn-

. The steering wheel is operated fre-

ing light

quently and turned sharply while the

CAUTION

vehicle is maneuvered at extremely low

This warning light illuminates when the

speeds, such as while frequently turn-

The Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-

ignition switch is turned to the “ON”

ing the steering wheel during parallel

tem provides its ABS control

position and turns off after the engine

parking.

through the electrical circuit of the

has started. This indicates that the warn-

. The steering wheel remains in the

ABS system. Accordingly, if the ABS

ing system is working properly.

fully turned position for a long period

is inoperative, the Vehicle Dynamics

of time.

Control system becomes unable to

While the engine is running, this warning

provide ABS control. As a result, the

light illuminates when a malfunction has

At this time, there will be more resis-

Vehicle Dynamics Control system

been detected in the electric power steer-

tance when steering. However this is

also becomes inoperative, causing

ing system.

not a malfunction. Normal steering

the warning light to illuminate.

force will be restored after the steering

CAUTION

Though both the Vehicle Dynamics

wheel is not operated for a while and

Control and ABS systems are inop-

the power steering control system has

When the power steering warning

erative in this case, the ordinary

an opportunity to cool down. However,

light is illuminated, there may be

functions of the brake system are

if the power steering is operated in a

more resistance when the steering

still available. You will be safe while

non-standard way which causes power

wheel is operated. Drive carefully to

driving with this condition, but drive

assist limitation to occur too fre-

the nearest SUBARU dealer and

carefully and have your vehicle

quently, that may result in a malfunc-

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3-20 Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights

the ignition switch is turned to the

should turn off as soon as the engine

checked at a SUBARU dealer as

“ON” position and turns off approxi-

has warmed up.

soon as possible.

mately 2 seconds after the engine has

. The indicator light illuminates when

started.

the engine has developed a problem

NOTE

. The warning light illuminates right

and the CHECK ENGINE warning light/

. If the electrical circuit of the Vehicle

after the engine is started but turns off

malfunction indicator light is on.

Dynamics Control system itself mal-

immediately, remaining off.

The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is

functions, the warning light only illumi-

. The warning light illuminates after

probably malfunctioning under the follow-

nates. At this time, the ABS (Anti-lock

the engine has started and turns off

ing condition. Have your vehicle checked

Brake System) remains fully opera-

while the vehicle is subsequently being

at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.

tional.

driven.

. The light does not turn off even after

. The warning light illuminates when

. The warning light illuminates during

the lapse of several minutes (the engine

the electronic control system of the

driving, but it turns off immediately and

has warmed up) after the engine has

ABS/Vehicle Dynamics Control system

remains off.

started.

malfunctions.

. The warning light illuminates when

the engine has stalled and continues to

The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is

& Vehicle Dynamics

illuminate after the engine has been

probably inoperative under any of the

Control OFF indicator

restarted. However, it will turn off once

following conditions. Have your vehicle

light

the vehicle starts moving.

checked at a SUBARU dealer immedi-

The light illuminates when the Vehicle

ately.

! Vehicle Dynamics Control opera-

Dynamics Control OFF switch is pressed

. The warning light does not illuminate

tion indicator light

to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Con-

when the ignition switch is turned to the

The indicator light flashes during activa-

trol system.

“ON” position.

tion of the skid suppression function and

. The warning light illuminates while the

The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is

during activation of the traction control

vehicle is running.

probably malfunctioning under any of the

function.

following conditions. Have your vehicle

NOTE

checked at a SUBARU dealer immedi-

If the warning light behavior is as

ately.

. The light may remain illuminated for

described in the following examples,

a short period of time after the engine

. The light does not illuminate when the

the Vehicle Dynamics Control system

has been started, especially in cold

ignition switch is turned to the “ON”

may be considered normal.

weather. This does not indicate the

position.

. The warning light illuminates when

existence of a problem. The light

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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights

. The light does not turn off even once

example, an unauthorized duplicate) is

& Select lever/gear position in-

several seconds have elapsed after the

used, the security indicator light illumi-

dicator (CVT models)

ignition switch has been turned to the

nates. For details about the immobilizer

“ON” position.

system, refer to “Immobilizer” F2-2.

NOTE

& Security indicator light

. The security indicator light remains

This indicator light shows the status of the

off in the following conditions. This is

alarm system. It also indicates operation

normal and does not indicate a mal-

of the immobilizer system.

function.

– while the engine is running

! Alarm system

– for approximately 60 seconds

It blinks to show the driver the operational

after the ignition switch is turned

status of the alarm system. For detailed

from the “ON” position to the

information, refer to “Alarm system” F2-

“ACC” or “LOCK” (off) position

10.

. Even if the security indicator light

Upshift indicator

! Immobilizer system

blinks irregularly or its fuse blows (the

Downshift indicator

The security indicator light starts blinking

light does not blink if its fuse is blown),

in the following conditions.

This indicator shows the position of the

the immobilizer system will function

select lever.

. approximately 60 seconds after the

normally.

ignition switch is turned from the “ON”

For models with manual mode, when the

position to the “ACC” or “LOCK” (off)

manual mode is selected, the gear posi-

position

tion indicator (which shows the current

. immediately after the ignition key is

gear selection) and the upshift/downshift

pulled out

indicator light up. Refer to “Continuously

variable transmission” F7-19.

If the indicator light does not blink in the

above conditions, it may indicate that

immobilizer system may be malfunction-

ing. Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer

immediately.

In the event that an unauthorized key (for

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& Turn signal indicator

speed and have your vehicle in-

& Headlight indicator

spected at a SUBARU dealer as

lights

light (if equipped)

soon as possible.

These lights show the operation of the turn

This indicator light illuminates under the

signal or lane change signal.

following conditions.

If the indicator lights do not blink or blink

& Cruise control set in-

. when the light switch is turned to the

rapidly, the turn signal bulb may be burned

“

” or “ ” position

dicator light (if

out. Replace the bulb as soon as possible.

. when the light control switch is in the

equipped)

Refer to “Replacing bulbs” F11-37.

“AUTO” position and the headlights illumi-

This light illuminates when vehicle speed

nate automatically

& High beam indicator

has been set to use the cruise control

function. Refer to “To set cruise control”

light

F7-39.

This light shows that the headlights are in

the high beam mode.

& Automatic headlight

This indicator light also illuminates when

beam leveler warning

the headlight flasher is operated.

light (models with HID

headlights)

& Cruise control indica-

tor light (if equipped)

This light illuminates when the automatic

headlight beam leveler does not operate

This light illuminates when the cruise

normally.

control main button is pressed to activate

If this light illuminates while driving or does

the cruise control function. For details,

not turn off approximately 3 seconds after

refer to “To set cruise control” F7-39.

turning the ignition switch to the “ON”

position, have your vehicle inspected at

CAUTION

your SUBARU dealer.

If the CHECK ENGINE warning light/

& Front fog light indicator

malfunction indicator light illumi-

light (if equipped)

nates, the cruise control indicator

light flashes at the same time. At

This indicator light illuminates while the

this time, avoid driving at high

front fog lights are illuminated.

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