Subaru Forester: CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp - Warning and indicator lights - Keys and doors - Subaru Forester Owner's ManualSubaru Forester: CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp

If the CHECK ENGINE light illuminates

If the CHECK ENGINE 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 a problem or potential problem somewhere in the emission control system.

Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators
Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON indicator Front passenger’s frontal airbag OFF indicator The front passenger’s front ...

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 ...

See also:

Important safety notes
WARNING Make sure the tailgate is closed when the engine is running and while driving. Among other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsci ...

Selecting files
Turn , or press “∧” or “∨” on to select the desired file. ...

Installing the towing eye
Vehicles with a trailer tow hitch: if possible, secure the towing device on the trailer tow hitch (). X Remove the towing eye from the vehicle tool kit (). WARNING The exhaust tail pipe may ...