Subaru Forester Manuals 2025 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 190

186 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
NOTE Wait until the indicator light turns off .
AUTO VEHICLE HOLD INDICATOR LIGHT s03ae94
CAUTION
If the Auto Vehicle Hold indicator light does not illuminate even when “ Auto Vehicle Hold ( AVH )” is touched to activate the Auto Vehicle Hold function , the electronic parking brake system may be malfunctioning .
This indicator illuminates when the Auto Vehicle Hold is activated . This indicator blinks while the vehicle is stopped by the Auto Vehicle Hold function . For details , refer to “ Auto Vehicle Hold Function ” FP367 .
LOW FUEL WARNING LIGHT s03ae11
The low fuel warning light illuminates when the tank is nearly empty approximately 2.5 US gal ( 9.5 liters , 2.1 Imp gal ). It only operates when the ignition switch is in the “ ON ” position .
CAUTION
Promptly put fuel in the tank whenever the low fuel warning light illuminates . Engine misfires as a result of an empty tank could cause damage to the engine .
DOOR OPEN INDICATOR LIGHT s03ae61
When any of the doors or the rear gate is not fully closed , the door open indicator light appears . 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 ( models
without “ keyless access with push-button start system ”).
The open door is indicated by the corresponding part of the door open indicator light .
Always make sure this indicator does not appear before you start to drive .
ENGINE HOOD OPEN WARNING LIGHT s03ae98
The warning light illuminates if the engine hood is not fully closed . This function is effective even if the ignition switch is in the “ OFF ” or “ ACC ” position .
Always make sure this light is not illuminated before you start to drive .
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID WARNING LIGHT s03ae42
This light appears 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 )).
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE WARNING LIGHT
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WARNING
Continued driving with the AWD warning light flashing can lead to powertrain damage . If the AWD warning light flashes , promptly park in a safe location and 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 .
NOTE
If the temporary spare tire is used , the AWD warning light may flash . Use of the temporary spare tire should therefore be restricted to the minimum time necessary . Replace the temporary spare tire with a conventional tire as soon as possible .