Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2016 WRX & WRX STI Owner’s Manual | Page 154

Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights

& Door open warning

& Power steering warn-

The warning light illuminates if any door or
the trunk lid is not fully closed. This
function is effective even if the ignition
switch is in the “LOCK”/“OFF” or “ACC”
position, or the key is removed from the
ignition switch.

This warning light illuminates when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position and turns off after the engine
has started. This indicates that the warning system is working properly.

light

Always make sure this light is not illuminated before you start to drive.

& All-Wheel Drive warn-

ing light (except STI)

While the engine is running, this warning
light illuminates when a malfunction has
been detected in the electric power steering system.

CAUTION

ing light (if equipped)

This light flashes if the vehicle is driven
with tires of differing diameters fitted on
the wheels or with an excessively low air
pressure in any of the tires.

WARNING
Continued driving with the AWD
warning light flashing can lead to
powertrain damage. If the AWD
warning light flashes, promptly park
in a safe place then check whether
all four tires are the same diameter
and whether any of the tires has a
puncture or has lost air pressure for
some other reason.

When the power steering warning
light is illuminated, there may be
more resistance when the steering
wheel is operated. Drive carefully to
the nearest SUBARU dealer and
have the vehicle inspected immediately.

NOTE
If the steering wheel is operated in the
following ways, the power steering
control system may temporarily limit
the power assist in order to prevent the
system components, such as the control computer and drive motor, from
overheating.

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