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:
In any of the following cases, the Auto
Start Stop system will not operate.
When the Auto Start Stop warning light/
Auto Start Stop OFF indicator light (yellow)
is illuminating or flashing.
When the malfunction indicator light
(Check Engine light) is illuminating...
WARNING
Never turn the ignition switch to
the “LOCK” position while the
vehicle is being driven or towed
because that will lock the steering
wheel, preventing steering
control. And when the engine is
turned off, it takes a much greater
effort than usual to steer...