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has turned off after the engine has started . If the warning light does not turn off after refilling the engine oil , or the light appears 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 lower limit to avoid erroneous lighting .
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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 .
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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 .
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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 go out .
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 a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly underinflated . Accordingly , when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates , you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible , and inflate them to the proper pressure . Driving on a significantly underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure . Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life , and may affect the vehicle ’ s handling and stopping ability .
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance , and it is the driver ’ s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure , even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale .
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly . The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale . When the system detects a malfunction , the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated . This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists . When the malfunction indicator is
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