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control system checked and repaired as necessary could cause serious damage , which may not be covered by your vehicle ’ s warranty .
If this light illuminates steadily or blinks while the engine is running , it may indicate that there is at least one problem or potential problem somewhere in the emission control system .
! If the light illuminates steadily
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If the light illuminates steadily while driving or does not turn off after the engine starts , an emission control system malfunction has been detected .
You should have your vehicle checked by an authorized SUBARU dealer immediately .
NOTE
This light also illuminates 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 light illuminating 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 turn off immediately . It may take
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several driving trips . If the light does not turn off , take your vehicle to your authorized SUBARU dealer immediately .
! If the light is blinking
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If the light is blinking while driving , an engine misfire condition has been detected which may damage the emission control system .
To prevent serious damage to the emission control system , you should do the following .
. Reduce vehicle speed . . Avoid hard acceleration . . Avoid steep uphill grades .
. Reduce the amount of cargo , if possible .
. Stop towing a trailer as soon as possible .
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The CHECK ENGINE warning light may stop blinking and illuminate steadily after several driving trips . You should have your vehicle checked by an authorized SUBARU dealer immediately .
& Charge warning light S03AE05
If this light illuminates when the engine is running , it may indicate that the charging system is not working properly .
If the light illuminates while driving or does
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not turn off after the engine starts , stop the engine at the first safe opportunity and check the drive belt . If the belt is loose , broken or if the belt is in good condition but the light remains illuminated , contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately .
& Oil pressure warning light
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If this light illuminates 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 illuminates while driving or does not turn off after the engine starts , stop the engine at the first safe opportunity and contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately .
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CAUTION |
Do not operate the engine with the oil pressure warning light illuminated . This may cause serious engine damage . |
& Engine low oil level warning light
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This light illuminates when the engine oil level decreases to the lower limit .
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