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.
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...
Other information:
The front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag
will not be activated when any of the
following conditions are met regarding
the front passenger’s seat:
The seat is empty.
The seat is equipped with an appropriate
child restraint system and an infant
or a child is restrained in it...
Climate control screen
The climate control status is displayed on
the multi-function display (color LCD).
Climate control screen
Set temperature indicator (left-hand side)
FULL AUTO indicator
AUTO indicator
Airflow mode indicator
Set temperature indicator (right-hand side)*1
Air inlet selection indicator
SYNC indicator*1
Fan speed indicator
Air conditioner ON indicator
*1: Models with the SYNC function only
When operating the climate control system,
the basic screen switches to the
climate control screen...