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

Subaru Forester: CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator light / If the light is blinking

If the light is blinking while driving, an engine misfire condition has been detected which may damage the emission control system.

To prevent serious damage to the emission control system, you should do the following.

Reduce vehicle speed.
Avoid hard acceleration.
Avoid steep uphill grades.
Reduce the amount of cargo, if possible.
Stop towing a trailer as soon as possible.

The CHECK ENGINE warning light may stop blinking and illuminate steadily after several driving trips. You should have your vehicle checked by an authorized SUBARU dealer immediately.

If the light illuminates steadily

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Coolant temperature low indicator light/Coolant temperature high warning light

CAUTION After turning the ignition switch to the “ON” position, if this indicator light/warning light behaves in any of the following ways, the electrical system may be malfunctioning...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Maintenance settings

You can set maintenance reminders. Engine oil setting Select “Engine Oil” from the 2nd menu in the setting screen. Refer to “Setting screen”. Set the date and distance of the reminder by using the control switches. Select “Set” to exit settings...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Cruise control indicator light (if equipped)

This light illuminates when the cruise control main button is pressed to activate the cruise control function. For details, refer to “To set cruise control”. If this light blinks, do not use the cruise control. In addition, if it blinks frequently, contact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection...

Driving information display

NOTE

You can set the units for both the multifunction display (black and white) and the combination meter at the same time. For details about setting the language and units, refer to “Type A combination meter” or “Menu screens”.