Subaru Forester Manuals 2014 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 302

Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights ignition switch. & Power steering warn- Always make sure this light is not illuminated before you start to drive. & All-Wheel Drive warn- ing light (CVT models) This light flashes 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. CAUTION Continuing to drive with the AWD warning light flashing can damage the powertrain. If the AWD warning light starts to flash, promptly park in a safe place and check whether the tires have differing diameters and whether any of the tires has an excessively low inflation pressure. ing light This warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and turns off after the engine has started. This indicates that the warning system is working properly. 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. 3-21 . The steering wheel is operated frequently and turned sharply while the vehicle is maneuvered at ^