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Instruments and controls / Warning and indicator
CAUTION
Promptly put fuel in the tank whenever the low fuel warning light illuminates . Engine misfires as a result of an empty tank could cause damage to the engine .
& Hill start assist warning light / Hill start assist OFF indicator light
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! Hill start assist warning light
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While the engine is running , if there are any malfunctions in the Hill start assist system , the warning light will illuminate .
WARNING
When the Hill start assist warning light illuminates , have the vehicle inspected at an authorized SUBARU dealer .
! Hill start assist OFF indicator light
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While the Hill start assist system is deactivated , the Hill start assist OFF indicator light illuminates continuously to inform the driver that the Hill start assist system is not operational .
& Door open warning light
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The warning light illuminates if any door or the rear gate is not fully closed . This function is effective even if the ignition switch is in the “ LOCK ”/“ OFF ” or “ ACC ” position , or the key is removed from the ignition switch .
For some models , only the open doors are indicated by the warning lights .
Always make sure this light is not illuminated before you start to drive .
& All-Wheel Drive warning light ( CVT models ) S03AE13
This light blinks if the vehicle is driven with tires of differing diameters fitted on the wheels or with an excessively low air pressure in any of the tires .
WARNING
If the AWD warning light flashes , promptly park in a safe location then check whether all four tires are the same diameter and whether any of the tires has a puncture or has lost air pressure for some other reason . Continuing to drive with the AWD warning light flashing can lead to
powertrain damage .
NOTE
If the temporary spare tire is used , the AWD warning light may flash . Use of the temporary spare tire should therefore be restricted to the minimum time necessary . Replace the temporary spare tire with a conventional tire as soon as possible .
& Power steering warning light
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While the engine is running , this warning light illuminates when a malfunction has been detected in the electric power steering system .
CAUTION
When the power steering warning light is illuminated , there may be more resistance when the steering wheel is operated . Drive carefully to the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the vehicle inspected immediately .