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.