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Warning and Indicator Lights
frontal airbag determined by the SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system monitoring .
If the front passenger ’ s SRS frontal airbag is activated , the passenger ’ s frontal airbag ON indicator light will illuminate while the OFF indicator light will remain off .
If the front passenger ’ s SRS frontal airbag is deactivated , the passenger ’ s frontal airbag ON indicator light will remain off while the OFF indicator light will illuminate .
With the ignition switch turned to the “ ON ” position , if both the ON and OFF indicator lights remain illuminated or off simultaneously even after the system check period , the system is malfunctioning . Contact your SUBARU dealer immediately for an inspection .
& CHECK ENGINE Warning Light / Malfunction Indicator Light
CAUTION
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If the CHECK ENGINE warning light / malfunction indicator light illuminates while you are driving , have your vehicle checked / repaired by your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible . Continued vehicle operation without having the emission control system checked and repaired as necessary could cause serious damage , which may not be covered by your vehicle ’ s warranty .
If this light illuminates steadily or blinks while the engine is running , it may indicate that there is at least one problem or potential problem somewhere in the emission control system .
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If the light illuminates constantly while driving or does not turn off after the engine starts , an emission control system malfunction has been detected .
You should have your vehicle checked by an authorized SUBARU dealer immediately .
NOTE
This light also illuminates when the fuel filler cap is not tightened until it clicks .
If you have recently refueled your vehicle , the cause of the CHECK ENGINE warning light / malfunction indicator light coming on could be a loose or missing fuel filler cap . Remove the cap and retighten it until it clicks . Make sure nothing is interfering with the sealing of the cap . Tightening the cap will not make the CHECK ENGINE warning light / malfunction indicator light turn off immediately . It may take several driving trips . If the light does not turn off , take your vehicle to your authorized SUBARU dealer immediately .
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If the light is blinking while driving , an engine misfire condition has been detected which may damage the emission control system .
To prevent serious damage to the emission control system , you should conform to the following instructions .
. Reduce vehicle speed . . Avoid hard acceleration . . Avoid steep uphill grades .
. Reduce the amount of cargo , if possible .
. Stop towing a trailer as soon as possible ( Outback / Subaru Outback Wilderness ).
The CHECK ENGINE warning light / malfunction indicator light may stop blinking and illuminate steadily after several driving trips . You should have your vehicle checked by an authorized SUBARU dealer immediately .