Warning and indicator lights
Several of the warning and indicator lights illuminate momentarily and then turn off 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, the following lights illuminate and 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.)

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 lamp

Coolant temperature high warning light (non-turbo models)

Charge warning light

Oil pressure warning light

AT OIL TEMP warning light (AT models)

Rear differential oil temperature warning light (STI)

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

ABS warning light

Brake system warning light

Low fuel warning light

Hill start assist warning light (MT models – if equipped)/Hill start assist OFF indicator light (STI)

Door open warning light
AWD
AWD warning light (AT models)

Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light

Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light/Traction Control OFF indicator light (STI)

SPORT mode indicator light (AT models)

Cruise control indicator light

Cruise control set indicator light

Shift-up indicator light (STI)

REV indicator light (STI)

Driver’s control center differential indicator and warning lights (STI)
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.
See also:
Installing a rearward facing child restraint
1. Place the child restraint system in the rear seating position.
2. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the child restraint system
following the instructions provided by its manufact ...
To temporarily cancel the cruise control
The cruise control can be temporarily
canceled in the following ways.
- Push the “CANCEL” button.
- Depress the brake pedal.
- Depress the clutch pedal (MT models
only).
- Shift the select ...
When checking or servicing in the engine compartment (2.5 L non-turbo models)
CAUTION
Do not contact the belt cover while checking the components in the engine compartment.
Doing so may cause your hand to slip off the belt cover and result in an unexpected
injury. ...
