Subaru Forester: CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator light / 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.
- Stop towing a trailer as soon as
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.
CAUTION
After turning the ignition switch
to the “ON” position, if this
indicator light/warning light behaves
in any of the following
ways, the electrical system may
be malfunctioning...
Other information:
CAUTION
Do not open and close the center
console lid while operating the rear
seat heater switch. There is the risk
of fingers being caught in the lid.
The seat heater operates when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position.
Rear seat heater switch
HIGH mode indicators
LOW mode indicators
Left-hand side
Right-hand side
Press the rear seat heater switch...
The following lights have an automatic
illumination function.
Dome light
Map light
Cargo area light
Rear gate light (if equipped)
When the interior light switch is set to the
“DOOR” position, the light will automatically
turn on and turn off depending on the
locking and unlocking of the doors, the
opening and closing of the doors including
the rear gate, as well as the position of the
ignition switch...