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:
Light control switch
The light control switch only operates when the key is inserted into the ignition
switch.
Regardless of the position of the light control switch, the illuminated lights
are turned off when the ke ...
To change mode of driver’s control center differential
Press the “AUTO-MANU” switch on the center console to switch from auto mode to manual mode or vice versa. When you select the auto mode, the “AUTO” indicator light illuminates. When you select the m ...
Emergency disarming
If you cannot disarm the system using the transmitter (i.e. the transmitter is
lost, broken or the transmitter battery is too weak), you can disarm the system
without using the transmitter.
The s ...
