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:
Exhaust Gas Warning
WARNING: Avoid breathing exhaust
gases. Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, a potentially lethal gas that is colorless
and odorless. Since carbon monoxide is difficult to detect by itself, b ...
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade,
quality, and viscosity engine oil to ensure
satisfactory engine life and performance, see
“Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants”
earlier ...
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