Subaru Forester: Warning and indicator / Icy road surface warning light (if equipped)

When the outside temperature is 378F
(38C) or less, the icy road surface warning
will illuminate to inform the driver that the
road surface may be frozen.
NOTE
- The outside temperature indicator
shows the temperature in the area
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 icy road surface warning screen
should be treated only as a guide. Be
sure to check the condition of the road
surface before driving.
- Once the icy road surface warning
screen appears, it will not disappear
unless the outside temperature has
increased to 418F (58C) or higher.
WARNING
Always pay adequate attention to
safe driving when operating the
combination meter display (color
LCD) while the vehicle is in motion.
When operation of the combination
meter display (color LCD) interferes
with your ability to concentrate on
driving, stop the vehicle before
performin..
Other information:
The vehicle is involved in frontal collision
with another vehicle (moving or stationary).
The vehicle is struck from behind.
The vehicle pitches end over end.
In the event of accidents like those
illustrated, the SRS side airbag and SRS
curtain airbag are not designed to deploy
in most cases...
The indicator light flashes during activation
of the skid suppression function and during
activation of the traction control function.
NOTE
The light may remain illuminated for
a short period of time after the engine
has been started, especially in cold
weather...