Subaru Forester: Warning and indicator / Initial illumination for system check

Several of the warning and indicator lights illuminate when the ignition switch is initially turned to the “ON” position. This permits checking the operation of the bulbs.

Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position. For the system check, several of the following lights illuminate and then turn off after several seconds or after the engine has started.

: Seatbelt warning light (The seatbelt warning light turns off only when the driver fastens the seatbelt.)/Front passenger’s seatbelt warning light (The seatbelt warning light turns off only when the front seat passenger fastens the seatbelt.)

: Rear seatbelt warning light (if equipped)

: SRS airbag system warning light

: Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON indicator light

: Front passenger’s frontal airbag OFF indicator light

/ : CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator light

: Coolant temperature low indicator light/Coolant temperature high warning light

: Charge warning light

: Oil pressure warning light

: Engine low oil level warning light

: Windshield washer fluid warning light

: AT OIL TEMP warning light

: Low tire pressure warning light (U.S.-spec. models)

/ : ABS warning light

/ : Brake system warning light

: Electronic parking brake light

: Low fuel warning light

: Door open warning light

: AWD warning light

: Power steering warning light

: Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light

: Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light

: Automatic headlight beam leveler warning light (if equipped)

: Auto Start Stop warning light/Auto Start Stop OFF indicator light (yellow)

: Auto Start Stop No Activity Detected indicator light

If any lights fail to illuminate, it indicates a burned-out bulb or a malfunction of the corresponding system.

Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer for repair.