Subaru Forester: Warning and indicator / ABS warning light

CAUTION
- If any of the following conditions occur, we recommend that you
have the ABS repaired at the first available opportunity by your SUBARU
dealer.
- The warning light does not illuminate when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position.
- The warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON” position, but it does not turn off even after the
vehicle is started.
- The warning light illuminates during driving.
- When the warning light is on (and the brake system warning light
is
off), the ABS function shuts
down. However, the conventional
brake system continues to operate
normally.
The ABS warning light, Vehicle Dynamics
Control warning light, and brake system
warning light illuminate simultaneously if
the EBD system malfunctions. For further
details of the EBD system malfunction
warning, refer to “Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD) system warning”.
NOTE
If the warning light behavior is as
described in the following conditions,
the ABS may be considered normal.
- The warning light illuminates when
the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position and turns off approximately 2 seconds after the engine has started.
- The warning light illuminates right
after the engine is started but turns off
immediately, remaining off.
- The warning light remains illuminated
after the engine has been started,
but it turns off while driving.
- The warning light illuminates during
driving, but it turns off immediately and
remains off.
When driving with an insufficient battery
voltage, such as when the engine is jump
started, the ABS warning light may illuminate.
This is due to the low battery voltage
and does not indicate a malfunction. When
the battery becomes fully charged, the
light will turn off.
This light illuminates with the parking
brake applied while the ignition switch is
in the “ON” position. It turns off when the
parking brake is fully released...
Other information:
Your vehicle is designed and intended to
be used primarily as a passenger-carrying
vehicle. Towing a trailer puts additional
loads on your vehicle’s engine, drivetrain,
brakes, tires and suspension and has an
adverse effect on fuel economy.
If you do decide to tow a trailer, your safety
and satisfaction depend upon proper use
of correct equipment and cautious operation
of your vehicle...
The catalytic converter is installed in the
exhaust system. It serves as a catalyst to
reduce HC, CO and NOx in exhaust gases,
thus providing cleaner exhaust.
To avoid damage to the catalytic converter:
Use only unleaded fuel. Even a small
amount of leaded fuel will damage the
catalytic converter...