Subaru Forester 2019-2025 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

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Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Using a flat-bed truck

This is the best way to transport your vehicle. Use the following procedures to ensure safe transportation. Shift the select lever into the “P” position. Apply the parking brake firmly. Secure the vehicle onto the carrier properly with safety chains...

Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicator lights

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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”.