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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.
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.
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CAUTION
. After turning the ignition switch to the“ ON” position, if this indicator light / warning light behaves in any of the following ways, the electrical system may be malfunctioning. Contact your SUBARU dealer immediately for an inspection.
– It remains blinking in RED.
– It remains illuminated in RED for more than 2 seconds.
– It remains blinking in RED and BLUE alternately.
. While driving, if this indicator light / warning light behaves in any of the following ways, take the specified appropriate measure listed below.
– Blinking or illuminated in RED: Safely stop the vehicle as soon as possible, and refer to the emergency steps to take in the case of engine overheating. After that, have the system checked by your nearest SUBARU dealer. Refer to“ Engine Overheating” FP446.
– Blinking in RED and BLUE alternately: The electrical system may be malfunctioning. Contact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection.
This coolant temperature low indicator light / coolant temperature high warning light has the following three functions.
. Illumination in BLUE indicates insufficient warming up of the engine.
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