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Warning And Indicator Lights

Fig 1: Identifying Combination Meter Warning And Indicator Lights
G08260513Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

When everything is normal, the warning and indicator lights should be ON or OFF as shown below according to ignition switch positions.

Warning/Indicator light Ignition switch position
LOCK/ACC ON ST While engine is running
(1) Brake fluid level/parking brake OFF ON ON (1)
(2) Seat belt OFF (2) (2) (2)
(3) Door or rear gate open
  • Open
 ON ON ON ON
  • Closed
 OFF OFF OFF OFF
(4) Low fuel level OFF (3) (3) (3)
(5) Engine malfunction indicator OFF ON ON OFF
(6) Charge OFF ON ON OFF
(7) Oil pressure OFF ON ON OFF
(8) AIR BAG OFF (4) (4) (4)
(9) ABS OFF (5) (5) (5)
(10) Vehicle dynamics control OFF ON ON OFF
(11) AWD OFF (6) (6) (6)
(12) AT oil temperature OFF ON ON OFF
(13) Tire pressure OFF (5) (5) (5)
(14) Sports mode OFF OFF OFF (7)
(1) This warning light illuminates when the parking brake is applied.
(2) This warning light flashes after the ignition switch is turned ON until the drivers seat belt is fastened.
(3) This warning light illuminates when the quantity of the fuel remaining in the tank has decreased to 9 l (2.4 US gal, 2.0 Imp gal) or less.
(4) This warning light illuminates for about 6 seconds, and then goes out.
(5) This warning light illuminates for about 2 seconds, and then goes out.
(6) This warning light illuminates if the front and rear tire sizes are different from each other. This also illuminates when the drive mode is changed from AWD to FWD (4AT models).
(7) This light illuminates when the AT selector lever is moved to the sports mode position.

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