Subaru Forester Manuals 2024 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 181

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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 ( if equipped )
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
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