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.

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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...

Other information:

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Shift lock release using the shift lock release button

Perform the following procedure to release the shift lock. Apply the parking brake and stop the engine. Wrap the tip of a flat-head screwdriver with vinyl tape or a cloth and use it to remove the shift lock cover. The shift lock release button is located under the shift lock cover...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Oil pressure warning light

If this light illuminates when the engine is running, it may indicate that the engine oil pressure is low and the lubricating system is not working properly. If the light illuminates while driving or does not turn off after the engine starts, stop the engine at the first safe opportunity and contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately...

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.