Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual / Instruments and controls / Warning and indicator / CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator light

Subaru Forester: Warning and indicator / CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator light

Subaru Forester. CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator light

CAUTION

If the CHECK ENGINE warning light/ Malfunction indicator 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 at least one problem or potential problem somewhere in the emission control system.

Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicator lights

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...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Engine oil consumption

Some engine oil will be consumed while driving. The rate of consumption can be affected by such factors as transmission type, driving style, terrain and temperature. Under the following conditions, oil consumption can be increased and may require refilling between maintenance intervals...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: How to change the headlight mode manually

Change to the low beam: When you return the turn signal lever to the center position, the high beam assist function will turn off and the high beam assist indicator light will turn off. Change to the high beam: When you turn the light control switch to the position, the headlight mode will be changed to the high beam...

Outside temperature indicator

The outside temperature is displayed on the multi-function display (color LCD).

NOTE

The outside temperature indicator shows the temperature around the sensor. However, the temperature may not be indicated correctly or the update may be delayed in the following conditions. While parking or driving at low speeds When the outside temperature changes suddenly (example: when going in and out of an underground parking area or when passing through a tunnel) When starting the engine after being parked for a certain period of time The temperature unit cannot be changed.