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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.
AT OIL TEMP WARNING LIGHT s03ae07
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 s03ae0701
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 WARN- ING LIGHT( If Equipped) s03ae27
CAUTION
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( Except Canada-Spec. Models) s03ae08
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
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