Subaru Forester: If the light is blinking
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 do the following.
- Reduce vehicle speed.
- Avoid hard acceleration.
- Avoid steep uphill grades.
- Reduce the amount of cargo, if possible.
The CHECK ENGINE warning light may stop blinking and illuminate steadily after several driving trips. You should have your vehicle checked by an authorized SUBARU dealer immediately.
If the light illuminates steadily
If the light illuminates steadily 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
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Coolant temperature low indicator light (if equipped)/Coolant temperature
high warning light (if equipped)
- After turning the ignition switch
to the “ON” position, if this
indicator light/warning light behaves
under any of the following
conditions, the electrical system
may be malfun ...
See also:
Safety Canopy System
WARNING: Do not place
objects or mount equipment
on or near the headliner at the
siderail that may come into
contact with a deploying Safety
Canopy . Failure to follow these
instructions may in ...
Luggage hooks (if so equipped)
Luggage hooks (if so equipped)
- Always make sure that the luggage
is properly secured. Use the suitable
ropes and hooks.
- Unsecured luggage can become
dangerous in an accident or sudde ...
Displaying the range and current fuel consumption
Press the or
button on the steering wheel to
select the Trip menu.
Press the or
button to select current fuel consumption
and approximate range.
Current fuel consumption
A ...
