Subaru Legacy: 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 conform to the following instructions.
● 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/malfunction indicator lamp 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 constantly
If the light illuminates constantly while driving or does not turn off after the engine starts, an emission control system malfunction has been detected. You should have your vehicle checked by an ...Coolant temperature low indicator light/Coolant temperature high warning light
CAUTION ● After turning the ignition switch to the “ON” position, if this indicator light/warning light behaves under any of the following conditions, the electrical system may be malfu ...See also:
Starting the engine
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) model:
Move the shift selector to P (Park) or N
(Neutral). P (Park) is recommended.
The starter is designed not to operate ...
Adaptive brake assistant
In combination with the Active Cruise Control,
this system ensures that the brakes respond
even more rapidly when braking in critical situations.
Refer also to Collision warning ...
Convenience opening feature
You can ventilate the vehicle before you start
driving. To do this, the key is used to carry out
the following functions simultaneously:
- unlock the vehicle
- open the side windows
- ope ...