Instruments and controls / Warning and indicator lights
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& Hill start assist warning light / Hill start assist OFF indicator light
! Hill start assist warning light
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
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
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.
Always make sure this light is not illuminated before you start to drive.
& All-Wheel Drive warning 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.
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.
& Power steering warning 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.
NOTE
If the steering wheel is operated in the following ways, the power steering control system may temporarily limit the power assist in order to prevent the system components, such as the control computer and drive motor, from overheating.
. The steering wheel is operated frequently and turned sharply while the vehicle is maneuvered at extremely low speeds, such as while frequently turning the steering wheel during parallel parking.. The steering wheel remains in the fully turned position for a long period of time.
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