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Warning and indicator lights
lower limit to avoid erroneous lighting.
& Windshield washer fluid warning light
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This light illuminates when the fluid level in the windshield washer fluid tank decreases to the lower limit( approximately 0.6 US qt( 0.6 liters, 0.5 Imp qt)).
& AT OIL TEMP warning light
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If this light illuminates when the engine is running, it may indicate that the transmission fluid temperature is too hot.
If the light illuminates while driving, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and let the engine idle until the warning light turns off.
! Transmission control system warning
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If the“ AT OIL TEMP” warning light flashes after the engine has started, it may indicate that the transmission control system is not working properly. Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer for service immediately.
& Rear differential oil temperature warning light
CAUTION
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If the R. DIFF TEMP warning light illuminates, reduce vehicle speed and stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as possible. Continuing to drive with this light illuminated may damage the rear differential and other parts of the powertrain.
If this light illuminates when the engine is running, it may indicate that the rear differential oil temperature is too hot.
If the light illuminates while driving, reduce vehicle speed and stop the vehicle in the nearest safe location. Park the vehicle for several minutes. After the light turns off, you can start driving.
If the light does not turn off, contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for service.
NOTE
. If the tire pressures are not correct and / or the tires are not all the same size and brand, the rear differential will be heavily loaded when the vehicle is driven, resulting in an abnormally high oil temperature.
. The rear differential oil will deteriorate if its temperature increases enough for the rear differential oil temperature warning light to illuminate. It is advisable to have the rear differential oil replaced as soon as possible.
& Low tire pressure warning light( U. S.- spec. models)
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When the ignition switch is turned to the“ ON” position, the low tire pressure warning light will illuminate for approximately 2 seconds to check that the tire pressure monitoring system( TPMS) is functioning properly. If there is no problem and all tires are properly inflated, the light will turn off.
Each tire, including the spare( if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label.( If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system( TPMS) that illuminates