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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
. Blinking in RED indicates that the engine is close to overheating.
. Illumination in RED indicates overheating condition of the engine.
If the engine coolant temperature increases over the specified range, the indicator light / warning light blinks in RED. At this time, the engine is close to overheating.
If the engine coolant temperature increases further, the indicator light / warning light illuminates in RED continuously. At this time, the engine may be overheating.
When the indicator light / warning light blinks in RED or illuminates in RED, safely stop the vehicle as soon as possible, and refer to the emergency steps to take in the case of engine overheating. Refer to“ Engine Overheating” FP446. After that, have the system checked by your nearest SUBARU dealer.
Also, if the indicator light / warning light often blinks in RED, the electrical system may be malfunctioning. Contact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection.
NOTE
If the engine is restarted after a certain driving condition, this indicator light / warning light may illuminate in RED. However, this is not a malfunction if the indicator light / warning light turns off after a short time.
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If this light illuminates when the engine is running, it may indicate that the charging system is not working properly.
If the light illuminates while driving or does not turn off after the engine starts, stop the engine at the first safe opportunity and check the drive belt. If the drive belt is loose, broken or if the drive belt is in good condition but the light remains illuminated, contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately.
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CAUTION
Do not operate the engine with the oil pressure warning light on. This may cause serious engine damage.
If this light illuminates when the engine is running, it may indicate that the engine oil pressure is low and the lubricating system is not working properly.
If the light illuminates while driving or does not turn off after the engine starts, stop the engine at the first safe opportunity and contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately.
ENGINE LOW OIL LEVEL WARNING LIGHT s03ae58
This light appears when the engine oil level decreases to the lower limit.
If the warning light appears, check the engine oil level on a level surface. When the engine oil level is not within the normal range, refill with engine oil. Refer to“ Engine Oil” FP476. After adding or changing the engine oil, warm up the engine and stop it on a level surface, then start the engine after a lapse of 1 minute or more. Confirm that the warning light 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