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Warning and indicator
If the engine coolant temperature increases over the specified range , the indicator light / warning light blinks in RED . At this time , the engine is close to overheating .
If the engine coolant temperature increases further , the indicator light / warning light illuminates in RED continuously . At this time , the engine may be overheating .
When the indicator light / warning light blinks in RED or illuminates in RED , safely stop the vehicle as soon as possible , and refer to the emergency steps to take in the case of engine overheating . Refer to “ Engine overheating ” FP434 . After that , have the system checked by your nearest SUBARU dealer .
Also , if the indicator light / warning light often blinks in RED , the electrical system may be malfunctioning . Contact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection .
NOTE
If the engine is restarted after a certain driving condition , this indicator light / warning light may illuminate in RED . However , this is not a malfunction if the indicator light / warning light turns off after a short time .
& 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 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
S03AE06
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 .
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
S03AE58
This light illuminates when the engine oil level decreases to the lower limit .
If the warning light illuminates , check the engine oil level on a level surface . When the engine oil level is not within the normal range , refill with engine oil . Refer to “ Engine oil ” FP462 . After adding or changing the engine oil , warm up the engine and stop it on a level surface , then start the engine after a lapse of 1 minute or more . Confirm that the warning light has turned off after the engine has started . If the warning light does not turn off after refilling the engine oil , or the light illuminates even though the engine oil level is within the normal range , have the vehicle checked by a SUBARU dealer .
NOTE
. The oil level will be detected by the system just after turning the ignition switch to the OFF position . If the oil level is below the lower limit when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position , the engine low oil level warning light will turn on .
. When the vehicle is parked on a steep slope , the engine low oil level warning light may not illuminate even if the oil level is below the