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:
Examples of the types of accidents in which deployment of the driver’s/driver’s
and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) is unlikely to occur.
1) The vehicle strikes an object, such as a telephone pole or sign pole.
2) The vehicle slides under the load bed of a truck.
3) The vehicle sustains an oblique offset frontal impact.
4) The vehi ...
To use as full-automatic climate control system
Place the temperature control dial in the position for your desired temperature, then set the other dials and buttons as described in the following. The system’s functions will then switch to AUTO mod ...
Gear position indicator setting (MT models)
The gear position indicator light can be activated or deactivated by performing
the following procedure.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position.
2. Press the trip knob to show “ ” or “ ...
