Subaru Outback Manuals 2012 Outback Owner's Manual | Page 129

Instruments and controls Warning and indicator lights Several of the warning and indicator lights illuminate momentarily and then go out when the ignition switch is initially turned to the “ON” position. This permits check- ing the operation of the bulbs. Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position. For the system check, the following lights illuminate and turn off after several sec- onds or after the engine has started: : Seatbelt warning light (The seatbelt warning light turns off only when the driver fastens the seatbelt.) : Front passenger’s seatbelt warning light (The seatbelt warning light turns off only when the front seat passenger fastens the seatbelt.) : SRS airbag system warning light ON / : Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON indicator light / : Front passenger’s frontal airbag OFF indicator light : CHECK ENGINE warning light/Mal- function indicator light : Coolant temperature high warning light : Charge warning light : Oil pressure warning light : Engine low oil level warning light : Windshield washer fluid warning light : AT OIL TEMP warning light (AT and CVT models) / : ABS warning light : Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle Dynamics Control opera- tion indicator light : Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indica- tor light / : Brake system warning light : Hill Holder indicator light 3-9 : Select lever/gear position indicator If any lights fail to illuminate, it indicates a burned-out bulb or a malfunction of the corresponding system. Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer for repair. & Seatbelt warning light and chime Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt warning device at the driver’s and front passenger’s seat, as required by current safety standards. With the ignition switch turned to the “ON” position, this device reminds the driver and front passenger to fasten their seat- belts by the warning lights in the locations indicated in the following illustration and a chime. : All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT and CVT models) : Low tire pressure warning light (U.S. spec. models) : Low fuel warning light : Door open indicator light : Cruise control indicator light : Cruise control set indicator light – CONTINUED –