Subaru Forester: Warning and indicator / Engine low oil level warning light

This light illuminates when the engine oil level decreases to the lower limit.

If the warning light illuminates, check the engine oil level on a level surface. When the engine oil level is not within the normal range, refill with engine oil. Refer to “Engine oil”. After adding or changing the engine oil, warm up the engine and stop it on a level surface, then start the engine after a lapse of 1 minute or more. Confirm that the warning light has turned off after the engine has started. If the warning light does not turn off after refilling the engine oil, or the light illuminates even though the engine oil level is within the normal range, have the vehicle checked by a SUBARU dealer.

NOTE

• The oil level will be detected by the system just after turning the ignition switch to the OFF position. If the oil level is below the lower limit when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the engine low oil level warning light will turn on.
• When the vehicle is parked on a steep slope, the engine low oil level warning light may not illuminate even if the oil level is below the lower limit to avoid erroneous lighting.